Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force (“FAB”) for the supply of a Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (“UAS”). The Hermes 900, which will be equipped with a new and advanced intelligence gathering system considered as a breakthrough operational solution, will be operated by FAB in combined missions with the Hermes 450 fleet, already in operational use. Both UAS will carry safety and security missions in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Games.
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Fiji Civil Aviation Authority Grants Second UAS Permit
Nadi-based company Skywards Industries Ltd is the second to be granted permission to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Fiji but the first given the green light to operate in the heavy-duty category. Continue reading
Chinese Farmer Builds Own UAS
Zhang Aiguo, 62, a farmer from central China’s Hunan province, has made 5 farming drones with his partners since 2013, which cost just less than 20,000 dollars for each one. The aircraft enthusiast made his specifically designed drones by inviting professionals to do the designs, buying imported engines online and ordering body frames from aircraft factories.
UAS Surveys Victorian Steam Railway Track
Earlier this week an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) was being tested for an aerial survey the 6.5 miles of track belonging to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway company.
Brazilian Navy Trials ScanEagle
The Brazilian Navy has recently conducted trials with the Boeing/Insitu ScanEagle. Continue reading
Stun Gun Toting UAS Demonstrated at SXSW
Chaotic Moon, demonstrated its Project C.U.P.I.D. – Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone – at SXSW this weekend. It is a six-rotor remotely-controlled aircraft that carries an 80,000 volt stun gun with which it can bring down a crime suspect. Continue reading
Watchkeeper Approved for UK Army Training Flights
Watchkeeper, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Thales for the British Army, has been given a Release To Service by the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD). Continue reading
UAS Film Napa Valley Vineyards
Two Napa Valley filmmakers are using emerging and somewhat controversial technology to capture spectacular aerial footage of vineyards, wineries and other wine country locations. Adam Krolfifer and Bret Lyman teamed up last year to purchase a custom-made, remote-controlled helicopter and create their aerial cinematography company, ActionChopper. Continue reading