Christchurch fire-fighters test their new UAS, which can collect aerial footage without putting fire-fighters or the public at risk. Continue reading
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Z Microsystems Intelligent Displays Chosen for US Navy STUAS Programme
Z Microsystems announced that it has been selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center to supply its Intelligent Display Series for use in the Small Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (STUAS RQ-21A) programme onboard amphibious ships (LHD, LHA and LPD classes). Continue reading
US National Guard May Share UAS Surveillance with Law Enforcement Agencies
Data collected by the Army National Guard’s unmanned aircraft in American skies could be passed along to other government agencies, as long as it is “unintentionally and incidentally collected,” according to internal documents acquired last week.
Iran Claims Another Downed UAS
Iran’s authorities announced today that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have intercepted and downed an ‘alien’ drone during the first day of the ‘Great Prophet 8′ exercise taking place in Southern Iran this week.
US Sends UAS to Niger to Survey Mali
About 100 U.S. troops have deployed to the West African country of Niger to help establish a drone base for surveillance missions, in the latest step by the United States to aid French forces battling Islamic militants in neighbouring Mali.
al-Qaeda Drone Dodging Tip Sheet Found in Mali
After years of al Qaeda commanders and operators hearing the final whistle of a drone strike seconds before meeting their end, the terror group has developed a bag of tricks for dodging death from above, according to documents recently recovered by a Western news organization.
Introduction to UAS for UK MPs
The UK House of Commons Library just published a note that provides an introduction to the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by the UK Armed Forces, for Members of Parliament in support of their parliamentary duties. Continue reading
US Army Cancels Northrop Grumman LEMV
The US Army confirmed to Danger Room that it’s killed the last of its lighter-than-air ships. Continue reading