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In an effort to increase flexibility for its customers throughout the world, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced that MQ-9B will be able to utilise both the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) and European Galileo satellite constellation for its navigation systems. Continue reading
L-R: Marc Kegelaers (Unifly), Marc Coen (Unifly), Laurent Huenaerts (Unifly), Sasha Bilous (Aeronyde), Ellen Malfliet (Unifly) and Eric Acton (Aeronyde)
Florida-based Autonomous Aerial Systems (AAS) company Aeronyde and Belgian Unmanned Traffic Management provider Unifly announced a partnership to bring advanced UAV technology to emergency responders. The companies will integrate Unifly’s Unmanned Traffic Management services, along with Aeronyde’s system for Autonomous flight, to create an efficient self-flying system for police and fire departments. Continue reading
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 13 July that Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has been awarded USD41,2 million contract modification for work on the MQ-4C Triton. Continue reading
Elbit Systems commences global marketing of the Hermes 900 StarLiner, a powerful and trendsetting Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that features adverse weather capabilities and is fully compliant with NATO’s Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 4671, qualifying it to be safely integrated into civilian airspace and fly in the same environment with manned aircraft. Continue reading
The European Aviation Safety Agency says it has signed a collaboration agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Airbus to establish a “framework for the exchange of information and technical expertise”. Continue reading
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is upgrading its capabilities for the maritime arena with anti-submarine capabilities in its marine Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS). Continue reading
UMS SKELDAR has confirmed its global focus on maritime applications is to be spearheaded by the SKELDAR V-200B – the new version of the industry-pioneering heavy-fuel engine rotary UAV, boasting enhanced features including extended endurance, engine management system and payload capabilities. Continue reading
According to the The Salina Community Economic Development Organization, DV8 Tech has been named the first-place finalist in the National Institute of Standards and Technology UAS Flight and Payload competition. Continue reading