The successful catapult launch of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator from the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) occurred at 11:18 a.m. Eastern time on May 14 while the carrier was under way off the coast of Virginia. Continue reading
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F-16C Block 40 of the 36th Fighter Squadron “Flying Fiends”
This video brings you onboard an F-16C Block 40 of the 36th Fighter Squadron “Flying Fiends”. Although the unit, belonging to the 51st Wing, is based at Osan airbase, not far from Seoul, in South Korea, the footage was shot while the squadron was deployed in Alaska, most probably to take part to a Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) exercise. Continue reading
X-47B First Arrested Landing
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completes its first shore-based arrested landing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. on May 4. Continue reading
Four Decades of UAS Research at NASA Dryden – Video
NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center recently posted this video celebrating its heritage of developmental and operational experience with unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
OppiKoppi Festival Beer Drone Technology v1.1
After the TacoCopter and the Burrito Bomber, the Oppikoppi Festival near Northam, South Africa presents its Oppikoppi Beer Drone Technology v1.1. Continue reading
Catalina PBY-5a in RNZAF WWII Colours
New Zealand’s only airworthy Catalina PBY-5a undertakes a submarine bombing mission (tongue-in-cheek reenactment) during its display at the Classic Fighters 2003 airshow held at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand. Continue reading
UAS Technology is Awsome..
This video shows Unmanned Aircraft Systems help the CFT Warrior complete its mission. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works UCLASS Concept Video
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ concept for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle integrates technologies from F-35C, RQ-170 and other systems to provide persistent ISR and light strike capabilities. Continue reading