A significant milestone occurred for the aviation community on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates last week, when an RQ-4 Global Hawk reached 20,000 Flight Hours on Feb. 13, 2018. Continue reading
DJI Phantom Blamed for Helicopter Crash
Robinson R22 similar to the crashed helicopter
Local and federal authorities are investigating a helicopter crash on Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina that reportedly was caused by a drone last Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Texas Launches Public Safety UAS Program
Aeryon Skyranger
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the launch of a public safety unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program. Continue reading
Spain Adopts Permanent Regulation for Civil Drone Use
On 15 December, the Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree 1036/2017 regulating the civil use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) more commonly known as drones. Continue reading
President Buhari Didn’t Launch Same Drone as Jonathan
Nigerian President Buhari receiving the picture of TSAIGUMI’s test flight (NAF)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reacted to claims in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari had inducted an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) commissioned by his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. Continue reading
Gryphon Sensors Partners with WhiteFox Defense Technologies on Skylight Counter-UAS System
Gryphon Sensors, a supplier of intelligent drone detection and safe unmanned aircraft system (UAS) airspace integration solutions, has partnered with WhiteFox Defense Technologies (WhiteFox), a drone analytics and mitigation provider. Continue reading
Woolpert Partners with Savannah/Hilton Head Airport on Drone Utilization
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia is partnering with Woolpert to integrate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technologies into airport and airfield operations. Continue reading
MicroPilot now Flies Transitioning VTOL UAS
MicroPilot autopilots already fly a wide range of UAVs, including fixed wings, multi-rotors, helicopters and even tail sitters. Now, MicroPilot has added support for transitioning drones. UAV manufacturers making and designing transitioning drones now have a high-reliability professional autopilot option. Continue reading