Ukraine has officially revealed the fate of the largest aircraft on Earth. The country’s authorities have confirmed that the world’s only Antonov An-225 Mriya has been destroyed following Russian attacks. Continue reading
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Hyderabad Defence Startup Claims to Have UAVs for High-Altitude Combat
A Hyderabad-based start-up claims that its rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can fly unimpeded in most adverse areas to a height of 18,000 feet above sea level for surveillance and combat needs over the Himalayas. Continue reading
Steadicopter and Smart Shooter Unveil Golden Eagle – First RUAS with Precision Hit Capabilities
Steadicopter, a player in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, and Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, have unveiled the Golden Eagle – the first-ever unmanned helicopter with precise hit capabilities. Continue reading
Hoverfly Brains Mapped to Detect Sound of Distant Drones
For the first time, Australian researchers have reverse engineered the visual systems of hoverflies to detect drones’ acoustic signatures from almost four kilometers away. Continue reading
FAA’s BVLOS Advisory and Rulemaking Committee Issues Final Report
The Federal Aviation Administration issued its Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) report on March 10. The report sets the stage for the FAA to begin its process to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will significantly advance the uncrewed systems industry, including drones and advanced air mobility (AAM), while also maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety for all airspace users. Continue reading
Autonomous Drones Assist Security Team
It’s common to think of a future where flying autonomous drones complete tasks such as delivering a package to your door. But that only scratches the surface of what’s possible. The coming world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will offer much more to our everyday lives. Continue reading
IBAC Extends IS-BAO Helo Practices to Include RPAS
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has released its first update to the standard in four years, including changes that better adapt to certain practices for helicopter operations. In addition, IBAC is expanding its IS-BAO portfolio to now include remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Continue reading
Transport Malta and the UAS Center at SBD Announce Strategic Initiative
Transport Malta – Civil Aviation Directorate, Malta’s Civil Aviation Authority, together with the UAS Center at SBD, have announced the establishment of a strategic initiative to expand the use of Malta’s outstanding infrastructure by US drone manufacturers and software providers to support their research, development and global commercialization objectives. Continue reading