Senator John Hoeven announced a $6 million award from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to General Atomics to demonstrate satellite to MQ-9 Reaper laser communications. Continue reading
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Poland is First NATO Country to Buy Turkish Drones
Bayraktar TB2
Poland will buy 24 armed drones from Turkey, the Polish defence minister said on May 22nd., becoming the first NATO member to buy Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
Manna Aero Gets First Operator Certificate in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) on May 21st. issued its first ‘light UAS operator certificate’ (LUC) to Manna Aero, the Irish drone delivery operator. Manna Aero was the first company to apply for a LUC, following their recent trials of drone delivery services in rural Ireland. Continue reading
New UAS Propulsion System from A&M UK
A&M EDM, precision engineers in the West Midlands of the UK have announced the successful commissioning of their proprietary commercial UAS (unmanned aerial system) propulsion system by a non-European client. Continue reading
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Unveils ‘Gaza’ Drone
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) introduced new drone, radar, and missile systems in a ceremony on May 21. Continue reading
Taiwan Military Drone Crashes at Sea During Mission
A locally developed UAV crashed on May 21st. into the ocean off southeastern Taiwan during a military mission. There were no reports of injuries. Continue reading
TSA to Test Drone Detection Capabilities at LAX
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to test state-of-the-art technology to detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones that are encroaching on restricted airspace.
LIG Nex1 to Develop Heavy Payload Hydrogen Fuel-powered Transport Drone
South Korean aerospace manufacturer and defense company, LIG Nex1 has announced that it has been selected by the Korean government to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered cargo drone that can carry a load of up to 200 kg and fly automatically and remotely. Continue reading