UAS VISION
an independent online news service for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems world
– Cambridge Pixel has announced its recent collaboration with OpenWorks Engineering, renowned for innovative optical systems and counter-UAS technology. The partnership combines OpenWorks’ advanced optical tracking system, Vision Flex, with its radar processing software and system engineering expertise to deliver tailored counter-drone systems that meet the operational needs of multiple European police forces. Continue reading
Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have rapidly transformed policing, particularly tactical operations. Their ability to gather intelligence, provide aerial perspectives for situational awareness, and reduce risks to officers during high stakes searches and arrests has proven invaluable. Not only do UAS enhance safety for officers, but they also contribute to the protection of suspects and property. Continue reading
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected global manufacturer Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. Continue reading
Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety. Continue reading
– TEKEVER has announced that it has signed a multi-purpose contract valued at close to €5 million with the Spanish Ministry of Interior on behalf of Spain’s National Police Air Unit, to be delivered between 2024 and 2025. Continue reading
The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Supercam S350, developed and manufactured by the Unmanned Systems Group, was presented during the Securex Uzbekistan 2024 expo, held in Tashkent from November 5 to 7. Continue reading
The NYPD’s Drone as First Responder program is expanding to equip some police vehicles with drones, allowing officers to deploy them directly from patrol cars as needed. Continue reading
Hundreds of drones have helped save more than 100 young people, including a 9-year-old, who were subway surfing on New York City trains in the past year, according to Mayor Eric Adams. Continue reading