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China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), the flight technology development arm of defence prime China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), is developing a new and more capable variant of its strike-capable Cai Hong 4 (Rainbow 4, or CH-4) medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under the designation of CH-4C. Continue reading
The Predator XP/RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew above the tarmac of Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a “Live-Fly” event. Continue reading
New UK Drone Standards are to be unveiled for the first time in Spring 2018 which are expected to lead to strengthened public confidence in safety, security and compliance within an industry which is set to be one of the fastest growth sectors in the world. Continue reading
A fleet of Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) were commissioned by MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, to fulfil a contract with an international customer. Continue reading
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, 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
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