The U.S. military recently tested a hovering UAS ability to attach its claw at the end of a 6 foot arm, to a target object. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
iRobot Co-Founder’s CyPhyWorks Develops Extreme Access System for Entry sUAS
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Four years ago, iRobot co-founder Helen Greiner stepped down from the company she helped turn into an all-important supplier of the military’s growing arsenal of ground robots. Continue reading
Fire Scout Breaks Endurance Records on USS Klakring Deployment
The US Navy’s fourth Fire Scout detachment returned to Mayport, Florida. on Dec. 1 after achieving several milestones during its five-month deployment aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42).
Design Concept for Fire-Fighting UAS
The Jurmol Design Gallery just posted this design concept for a fire-fighting UAS.
K-MAX Landing and Take Off in Afghanistan
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A Cargo Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (CRUAS) with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) lands and takes off on Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2012. Continue reading
Microdrones Gets Czech Flight Approval
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Czech Republic approved the Microdrones aerial platforms on 29th of November 2012. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $15M US Navy Fire Scout Operations Contract
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is being awarded a $15,010,161 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for operations and maintenance services in support of the MQ-8B Fire Scout. Continue reading
Fire Scout Problems Delay Full Fielding
Although already deployed on operations to meet urgent needs, the Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned surveillance helicopter has reliability and sustainability problems that have delayed its regular fielding. Continue reading