Industry leaders gathered at the Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit (GUAAS) to discuss the latest innovation of advanced air mobility and pioneer future strategies face-to-face. Continue reading
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MARSS Launches New C-UAS Interceptor System
UK technology firm MARSS launched a new counter unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technology at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on 6 March, featuring a reusable, electrically powered interceptor. Continue reading
Poland Seeking MQ-9 Reaper Urgently
Poland is to procure MALE MQ-9 Reaper drones, we have found out. The procurement is to be finalized as an urgent operational requirement, concerning the situation beyond Poland’s eastern border.
Kyiv Woman Downs Russian Drone from her Balcony with a Jar of Gherkins
The latest story of homespun Ukrainian heroism circulating on Twitter suggests that a woman downed a Russian drone by throwing a jar of pickled gherkins from her balcony at the device. Continue reading
Pratt & Whitney to Develop Hydrogen Propulsion Technology
Pratt & Whitney has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to develop novel, high-efficiency hydrogen-fueled propulsion technology for commercial aviation, as part of DoE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Continue reading
FAA and United Kingdom CAA Joint Statement on eVTOL Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recognize the potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to significantly benefit the public. Continue reading
Norwegian Nordic Unmanned Checks into UAS Denmark Test Center
Norwegian Nordic Unmanned has checked into the UAS Denmark Test Center for drones at Hans Christian Andersen Airport, where the listed drone manufacturer will now have a permanent address via a Danish subsidiary. According to Nordic Ummanned, the Funen Airport offers some completely unique facilities. Continue reading
MQ-9A Passes 2 Million Flight Hours
The MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft has surpassed 2 million flight hours in support of global customers. The workhorse unmanned aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. combines unmatched persistence and mission flexibility with a >90% Mission Capable Rate, which puts the MQ-9A in a class by itself. Continue reading