The United States has approved a $3 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 22 non-weaponised General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) SkyGuardian UAVs to the Indian Navy.
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Toyota Aims to Debut a Flying Car by 2020
A startup backed by the Japanese automaker has developed a test model that engineers hope will eventually develop into a tiny car with a driver who’ll be able to light the Olympic torch in the 2020 Tokyo games. Continue reading
Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Completes Successful French Navy Qualification Flights
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System once again convinced with its outstanding maritime capability when successfully completing qualification flights for the French Navy from 29 May to 3 June 2017. Continue reading
China’s Wing Loon II on Display at Paris Airshow 2017
China’s Wing Loon II was part of the static display at the Paris Airshow 2017, demonstrating clearly that China is open for business and looking to export. Continue reading
Aeronautics Unveils New Pegasus 120
Israel’s Aeronautics has unveiled a new multi-rotor unmanned aerial system called the Pegasus 120 at the Paris Airshow. Continue reading
Moscow Aviation Institute Startup Develops Electronic Warfare Drone
A Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) university startup has developed an electronic warfare and firing helicopter drone, a Russian defense industry source told Sputnik. Continue reading
Israel Defense Forces to Buy Mass-Market Drones
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will equip the majority of its combat companies by the end of this year with small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for the consumer and commercial markets, a senior military source has told Jane’s. Continue reading
Delair-Tech Performs Power Line Inspection in Washington State
Delair-Tech has announced that it has performed a series of test acquisitions for Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a Washington state energy utility providing electrical power and natural gas primarily in the Puget Sound region of the northwest United States, using LiDAR and photogrammetry sensors to demonstrate the added value of its UAVs for electric line inspections and digitization. Continue reading