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As far as the Helicopter Association International is concerned, when it comes to the integration of unmanned aerial systems into the National Airspace System, safety is the objective, HAI President Matt Zuccaro said as he kicked off an HAI safety symposium on integration of UAS into the NAS. Continue reading
In a major speech at the University of Oxford, the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, announced the launch of a two year £8 million second phase of innovative research and development, exploring the future of unmanned air systems. Continue reading
Leonardo has built on its recent sales success with the French military by adding another contract for its unmanned air system-carried PicoSAR surveillance payload. Continue reading
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has invited global firms with capabilities in specific areas of design and development for conversion of 2 ton class Helicopters into Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV). Continue reading
Designer and manufacturer of high endurance RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems), UMS SKELDAR has announced its working partnership and the commencement of a training programme contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Indonesia. Continue reading
Serbia’s EDePro is developing a lightweight rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the X-01 Strsljen (Hornet). Speaking to Jane’s at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi, the company’s lead engineer, Dr Predrag Matejic, said that development of the aircraft commenced in 2012 and was driven by an analysis of customer requirements and market demands. Continue reading
The Royal Australian Navy awarded to Schiebel a contract for the supply of its CAMCOPTER S-100 System and three years of follow-on Contractor Logistics Support. Continue reading
The US Navy and Northrop are upgrading software designs for the Fire Scout to harden its technology and secure video feeds from intrusion. Continue reading