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Beyond impressive fly-by’s by military aircraft, digital flight systems, affordable means of air travel and the latest drones are also exciting visitors to this year’s Airshow China. Continue reading
The Heron I has flown its first operational mission in Mali on behalf of the German military as part of a contract with Airbus Defence and Space. Continue reading
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has unveiled a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prototype at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition in Zhuhai.
An Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released Thursday said the Predator, forward deployed from the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed on Oct. 17, 2015, after “experiencing electronic systems failure and loss of control due to a lightning strike.” Continue reading
The threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS’s) to American interests within the continental United States and outside our borders is an ongoing concern. Continue reading
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received federal permission to fly drones over its theme parks. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a waiver this week allowing Disney to use drones through November 2020. Continue reading
Singapore is looking to expand its use of drones to support public services, for instance, to help monitor dengue-ht areas and construction sites. Continue reading