Israel is accelerate its search for a new maritime patrol aircraft, having decided against further life extensions of its current Israel Aerospace Industries 1124 Westwinds. Continue reading
Insitu Conducts Successful Arctic Search and Rescue Demonstrations for U.S. Coast Guard
Launching its ScanEagle unmanned aircraft from Oliktok Point at the North Slope of Alaska, Insitu conducted flight operations for the U.S. Coast Guard 13-15 July. The successful demonstration was part of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center’s Arctic Technology Evaluation 2015 Search and Rescue exercise (SAREX 2015).
Spain Budgets €171M for MALE RPAS
Spain plans to spend €171 million on four unmanned aircraft and the infrastructure to support them in order to boost its military surveillance capability. Continue reading
US Launches 1st Strike Into Syria From Turkey
The U.S. has conducted its first strike on an Islamic State target by a drone flown out of a Turkish air base, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
US Marines Move Towards Cargo UAS Acquisition
In a key step toward developing a new mission for unmanned air systems (UAS), two optionally-piloted Lockheed Martin/Kaman K-Max helicopters will move to a US Marine Corps base in Arizona by the end of September.
Three Mk1 Spitfires in Tight Formation
This is a short clip of three Mk1 Spitfires at the Flying Legends 2015 Air Show at Duxford.
China Announces Controls on Drone Exports
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs has jointly issued a notice about strengthening controls on partial exports of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) starting Aug. 15, triggering concerns over UAV producers led by DJI of Shenzhen, reports the Shanghai-based China Business News. Continue reading
Austraian Operator Begins Nation-Wide Expansion
Private drone operating firm, Australian UAV, announced this week the opening for business of its New South Wales offices. With over 1400 safe and successful flights for commercial and government clients, Australian UAV is fast establishing itself as one of the country’s most experienced civilian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators. Its existing client base includes survey, forestry, precision agriculture, industrial and natural resource management, as well as general aerial photography and filming. Continue reading