TiaLinx, Inc. announced the release of its software-defined multi-function radar sensor implemented in its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform.
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Civilian UAS Films Riots in Poland
The video above showing a civilian operated unmanned helicopter filming riots in Warsaw, Poland recently is a great example of the democratisation of what was until very recently, military-grade technology. Continue reading
Northern Ireland Police Consider UAS
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is considering the use of mini UAS to combat crime and the dissident republican threat.
Arlington Police to Purchase Two Unmanned Helicopters
At the most recent City Council meeting, officials gave Arlington Police Department permission to use of about $202,000 in Department of Homeland Security grant money to buy two small unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
L-3 Wescam Delivers MX-10 EO/IR Turrets for Camcopter to Abu Dhabi
L-3 WESCAM has received an order from Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Co. LLC (ADASI) for eight of its MX-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems. Continue reading
UAS Monitors Volcano Volatility in Costa Rica
Scientists from the University of Costa Rica have developed a low-cost unmanned aircraft to monitor steam emissions and other atmospheric markers at Costa Rica’s Aranel Volcano. Continue reading
US Navy Extends Fire Scout Missions in Afghanistan to October 2012
The US Navy has extended the use of Northrop Grumman’s Fire Scout in Afghanistan through most of next year. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Fits US Navy’s MQ-8B Fire Scout with Laser-Guided Rocket
Fire Scout Over Frigate McInerney - Photo:MC2 Alan Gragg, US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation has started work outfitting the US Navy’s MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a weapons system. Continue reading