Pakistan has successfully test-flown its indigenously developed armed drone ‘Burraq’ and laser-guided missile ‘Barq’. Continue reading
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SXSW Is a No-Drone Zone
The main issue with holding an interactive conference in the 21st century is easy access to the latest technology. That in mind, the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas has had to take the precautionary step of banning drones.
Abu Dhabi Bans Sale of Recreational Drones
Recreational drones have been banned from sale in Abu Dhabi because they pose a risk to aviation. The ban was announced on Wednesday by the Abu Dhabi Business Centre, an affiliate of the Department of Economic Development, to reduce the number of drones in the air and ensure they were not being misused.
nEUROn Test Campaign Completed
With the completion of its 100th flight in February, the nEUROn UCAV technology demonstrator has completed its test campaign in France. Continue reading
Low-Altitude UAS Surveillance System
U.S. aerospace company Exelis Inc. is close to unveiling a low-altitude surveillance system for drones, the latest sign of how a “highway in the sky” is likely to evolve. Continue reading
Secret Service Tests Security at White House
The Secret Service is conducting middle-of-the-night drone flights near the White House in secret tests to devise a defence against the unmanned aircraft. The government-controlled drones will be flown between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. during the next several weeks over parts of Washington —airspace that’s usually off limits as a no-fly zone, according to a U.S. official briefed on the plans. Continue reading
US Navy Awards $99M Strike System Contract
The US Navy has awarded nine companies a spot on a maximum $99 million set of contracts to provide software development and other services for the Naval Air Systems Command’s Strike Planning and Execution Systems, which supports a number of air, sea and ground missions.
Australian UAS Operating Applications Continue to Soar
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says it is being inundated with an unprecedented number of applications to commercially operate drones.