Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) officials have launched a campaign warning residents and people in neighbouring communities of the FAA’s new drone guidelines and the airport’s own suggestions. Staff members have passed out fliers warning residents that flying drones near airports is “highly discouraged and dangerous.”
Italian Air Force Gets Final Two RQ-1 Predators
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), announced that the Italian Air Force (ItAF) has accepted delivery of two RQ-1 Predator RPA systems, marking final deliveries of GA-ASI’s Predator A product line. Continue reading
Saab and UMS Aero Group AG Create UMS Skeldar AG
Swedish defence company Saab and UMS Aero Group AG, a Swiss supplier of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are forming a joint venture under the name UMS Skeldar AG. Continue reading
Onboard Boeing Stearman During Aerobatics
Take a ride in the front seat of a Boeing Stearman as Texan-pilot TJ puts the aircraft through some aerobatic manœuvres… Continue reading
Russian Invents Lightweight UAV Motor
Russian engineer Andrey Semyonov of Perm invented a lightweight, powerful engine designed originally for unmanned aerial vehicles. Next, he plans to tap into the multi-billion dollar small engine market, which is especially lucrative in places like India. Continue reading
Europe Takes Next Step on UAV Regulations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken the next step in developing a regulatory framework for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with the publication of its “technical opinion” on the safe use of unmanned aircraft in Europe’s airspace. Continue reading
Kratos’ Third UTAP-22 Flight Exceeds Objectives
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it has successfully performed the third flight demonstration of its Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform (UTAP-22) onDecember 11, 2015, on the Navy test range at China Lake, CA. Continue reading
Unmanned Aircraft Registration System Goes Live
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new web-based registration system for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is now active. Hobbyists and recreational users who fly UAS, which include remote controlled aircraft, may register at www.faa.gov/uas/registration. Continue reading