Officials at the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in DeWitt are reacting to a recent Air Force study that showed that about one third of active duty RPA pilots reported symptoms of burnout, and are taking the necessary steps to address the issue, including the creation of a health and wellness center, which is the first of its kind on any Air National Guard Base in the country. Continue reading
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US Air Force Issues RFI for Advice on RPA Safety
The US Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research Survey to locate qualified business concerns for the procurement of the Air Force Safety Center’s (AFSC) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for the AFSC, Flight Safety Division (AFSC/SEF) located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Continue reading
Iran Produces Toy Version of RQ-170
According to Iranian state radio, a local firm, seeking to capitalize on the frenzy that followed the crash of the RQ-170 — is now producing miniaturized toy versions of the craft. Continue reading
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Gets Falcon System
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office (Grand Junction, CO, USA) received a complete Falcon system consisting of two Falcons and a ground control station. Continue reading
UAS Night Flights Victim of Bureaucracy in India
Border surveillance during night through unmanned aircraft and manned aircraft from Porbandar airport is restricted to a few occasions during night using ‘goose lamps’ from Porbandar. Continue reading
Change of the Guard at EUROCAE
As of 1 December 2011, Abdoulaye N’Diaye has replaced Gilbert Amato as the Secretary General at EUROCAE. Continue reading
Israeli Heron Spotted Over Military Headquarters in Southern Turkey
An Israeli unmanned aircraft flying over Turkey was nearly intercepted by Turkish aerial defense forces, an Istanbul-based media outlet reported on Tuesday. Continue reading
Philippines Use UAS to Hunt for Kidnapped Australian
The Philippine military is considering using US military UAS to search for kidnapped Australian adventurer Warren Rodwell, who is being held by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Continue reading