Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), was awarded the coveted maritime surveillance service provision contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Continue reading
First Flight for GA-ASI’s Certifiable Ground Control Station
A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used for the first time on October 4 to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Continue reading
Russian Drones Can Jam Cellphones 60 Miles Away
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the nation had extended the range on its drone-carried jammers to 100 km, or over 60 miles. Drones as a platform for, and not just the target of, electronic warfare means that the sight of a flying robot overhead could signal incoming strikes as well as a sudden inability to call for help.
Neva Aerospace to Prodcue E Turbo Fans inFrance
Neva Aerospace has established a dedicated subsidiary company and consortium member to focus on ongoing R&D, testing and OEM production of its revolutionary turbo-fans for electric aircraft and commercial UAVs. Continue reading
Computer Graphics Researchers Ease Drone Navigation
Drone operators struggling to fly the multi-propeller device and take pictures simultaneously could soon have a much simpler method to steering flight. Bedrich Benes, a professor of computer graphics technology, and doctoral student Hao Kang at Purdue University collaborated with corporate researchers to develop a touch-screen method to navigate and take pictures with drones. Continue reading
Bristol Brabazon – Largest Aircraft Ever Built in Britain
With a wingspan greater than a Boeing 747, The Bristol Brabazon was the largest aircraft ever built by Britain. More a flying oceanliner than plane, it featured sleeping cabins, a dining room, a cocktail bar and lounge, and even a 23 seat movie theater. Continue reading
General Atomics Global Opens New Delhi Office
General Atomics has announced the opening of a new office in New Delhi, and that Mr. Pratesh Gandhi will serve as Director of India Strategic Development with responsibilities for directing business and strategic outreach efforts for General Atomics in India. Continue reading
Liteye and Northrop Grumman Demonstrate Mobile, Networked, Electronic and Kinetic Capabilities to Counter Unmanned Threat Systems
Liteye Systems Inc., a supplier of Counter Unmanned Systems to the U.S. Department of Defense, participated in the U.S. Army’s MFIX (Manoeuvre and Fires Integration Exercise) event at Ft. Sill, OK, this November. Continue reading