Cyber Technology is offering free CASA approved CyberQuad MAXI type training courses for all new CyberQuad MAXI orders placed in July. Cyber Technology was originally issued its UAV Operator’s Certificate (OC) by CASA in December 2011 – the first multi-UAV OC in Australia.
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Creation of Professional Civilian UAS Association in France
In the wake of the 2013 Paris Air Show, manufacturers, operators, and players in the civilian UAS industry in France have decided to unite to create the Fédération Professionnelle du Drone Civil (FPDC) (Professional Civilian UAS Association). Continue reading
Aeryon Scout and SkyRanger sUAS Successfully Complete Department of Homeland Security Scenario Trials
Aeryon Labs Inc. recently participated in the Robotic Aircraft for Public Safety (RAPS) program trials at the Oklahoma Test Center-Unmanned Systems test complex near Lawton, OK. Continue reading
General Atomics to Develop Predator B Variant to Meet NATO/European Airworthiness Standards
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced that it is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to develop a variant of its Predator B RPA that is fully compliant with the airworthiness requirements of the U.S. Air Force and anticipated NATO foreign customers, as well as offers enhanced capabilities for integration into domestic and international airspace.
European RPAS Roadmap Is Published & Available Online
On 20 June 2013, the European RPAS Roadmap was officially remitted by the European RPAS Steering Group to the European Commission in the GIFAS Chalet (GIFAS = Grouping of French Aerospace Manufacturers) at the Paris Air Show. Continue reading
AIA Poll Demonstrates Popular Support for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released new poll data at the Paris Air Show, showing that worldwide public perception of civil and commercial uses for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is unmistakably positive. Continue reading
Brazilian CAA Grants First Experimental RPAS Flight Certificate
On 29 May 2013, the National Civil Aviation Agency – ANAC (Brazilian CAA) issued the first Experimental Flight Certificate for an RPAS to a private company in Brazil. Continue reading
RPAS 2013 Brussels June 24-27 – Conference Overview Part 1
In the run up to UVS International’s RPAS 2013 Conference being held at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels on the 24th to the 27th of June, we’ll be taking a detailed look at some of the presentations planned covering the key topics. Continue reading