Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems

GA-ASI Acquires IJK Controls

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that it has acquired a majority of the assets of IJK Controls, including facilities and all Intellectual Property. The corresponding workforce will join GA-ASI. IJK Controls is a Pasadena, California-based provider of innovative solutions for stabilization, pointing and tracking of cameras, sensors and antennas. Continue reading

US Army Uses Metaferrites for Low-Profile Antenna

New metaferrite antenna (center) replaces the X-wing antenna (left) and the egg beater antenna (right)

US Army scientists developed a first-of-its kind antenna that could change how ground vehicles and airborne systems communicate, transmit and receive radio frequency communications. Continue reading

Octopus ISR Systems Launches Epsilon 180 Multi-Mission Surveillance System

Octopus ISR Systems has released the Epsilon 180, a more technologically advanced Full HD electro-optical, Mid-wave infrared, Laser Range Finder and Laser Pointer (EO/MWIR/LRF/LP) ISR payload providing exceptional daylight imaging, improved MWIR performance and extended LRF range. Continue reading

Delta Digital Video’s Rugged Encoders Support General Atomics

Delta 6008R

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) contracts with Delta Digital Video for delivery of rugged airborne video encoders in support of continued production for the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System avionics, datalinks and software. Continue reading

UAV Navigation Integrates Sagetech Transponders for Sense and Avoidance

UAV Navigation and Sagetech Avionics, Inc. have recently collaborated for the integration of the MX family of transponders with the flight control solution. With that, this model has become entirely compatible with VECTOR, UAV Navigation’s flagship autopilot. Continue reading