Within the framework of its Global Access Initiative, UVS International is (co)organizing 5 remotely piloted aircraft systems events in 2013, namely: Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Japanese Security Firm Will Deploy UAS for Home Security
Japanese security firm Secom announced that it has developed a prototype UAS that it intends to develop as part of the home security services that it provides for its customers. Continue reading
Eye-Witness Video: Red Wings Tu-204 Accident – Vnukovo Airport – Kiev Highway
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Footage filmed by a witness whose car caught the plane as it impacted Kiev highway. Continue reading
Syrian MiG-21 Upgraded to Carry Chemical Weapons without Pilot
A Syrian MiG-21, flown into Jordan last June by Syrian Air Force Colonel Hassan Hamada, had been upgraded to fly without a pilot and to carry chemical weapons. Continue reading
Expect More UAS / Helicopter Teaming
While the role of UAS is expected to grow in future operations, one senior U.S. Army official says manned aircraft won’t go away any time soon. Continue reading
Australian Shadows Get Real-Time Video
General Dynamics Mediaware has delivered two video capture and exploitation D-VEX systems to the Australian Army, enhancing the distribution of mission-critical, actionable intelligence among Australian troops and coalition forces. Continue reading
Crowd-Funded UAS Campaign to Save White Rhinos in Kenya
At the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, there are 4 Northern White rhinos. Those 4 rhinos constitute 57% of the total North White rhino population – there are only 7 in the world. And those rhinos are under constant threat due to strong demand for rhino horns – which in parts of the world are thought to (but don’t) have healing powers. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Successfully Tests 50KW High-Energy Laser Weapon
Rheinmetall has successfully tested its new 50KW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator. Conducted at the end of November, the test encompassed the entire operational sequence from target detection and tracking to target engagement. Continue reading