MQ-9 Reapers begin adding GBU-38’s to their arsenal. The GBU-38 can be employed successfully during adversed weather due to its GPS-guidance. Continue reading
Stratolaunch Taxi Test
Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, hit a new milestone recently, taxiing down the runway at 46 mph. While that may not sound like much, it’s worth watching the video to see this 500,000-pound beast with twin fuselages and a wingspan of 385 feet lumbering down the concrete. Continue reading
Indian Defence Roadmap Calls for 400 More UAS
With stress on aerial surveillance and reconnaissance to get real time picture of the battlefield, the Indian armed forces want at least 400 drones besides submarine launched remotely piloted aircraft. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Navy to Field AeroVironment Puma II AE with Mantis i45 Sensor
AeroVironment, Inc. and MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, announced the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has acquired the AeroVironment Puma II AE, maritime mini unmanned aircraft system, for fielding aboard RCN Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV). Continue reading
Maiden Flight for NASA’s Newest Subscale Aircraft
On Jan. 18, 2018, Armstrong’s Subscale Research Lab crew piloted the 𝝁Cub (MicroCub) for its inaugural flight, successfully demonstrating the aircraft’s airworthiness. Continue reading
BNSF Railway Processes Terabytes of Imagery Captured During BVLoS Operations
Bihrle Applied Research (Bihrle) and BNSF Railway (BNSF) successfully demonstrated the processing of tens of thousands of images at a time covering hundreds of miles of track for the automatic detection, classification and reporting of rail conditions. Continue reading
IAI Joins Global Aerospace Accelerator Starburst
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has joined forces with Starburst, a global accelerator focused on Aerospace & Defense sectors. Continue reading
Delair Expands US Presence with Frontier Precision
Delair, a supplier of drone solutions for commercial industries, has announced an agreement with Frontier Precision, a provider of UAV sales and support to commercial users in the Western United States. Continue reading