The remotely-piloted aircraft that ushered in the armed unmanned air vehicle revolution, the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1, will be put out to pasture by 2018, after more than two decades of service, the US Air Force says. Continue reading
Navmar Partners with Taiwan UAV Manfacturer
Cindy Chu, a representative of UAVER, demonstrates the Besra hand-launched drone to visitors at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition
By establishing a partnership with Carbon-Based Technology, also known as UAVER, a leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles based in Taichung, the US-based Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) hopes to expand its reach into the global drone market. Continue reading
Singapore’s 50th Anniversary Sky Ballet
A birthday tribute to Singapore’s 50th Anniversary that happened on 9th August 2015. Continue reading
Urgent RPAS Requirement – Call for Candidates
A well-reputed & recognized international organization established in the European Union has requested UVS International to make its urgent requirement for a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) and various accessories known to the European RPAS community.
Pilot Reports of Unmanned Aircraft Rise in 2015
Pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically over the past year, from a total of 238 sightings in all of 2014, to more than 650 by August 9 of this year. The FAA wants to send out a clear message that operating drones around airplanes and helicopters is dangerous and illegal. Unauthorized operators may be subject to stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time. Continue reading
Poland Creates New UAV Base
The Polish military has decided to convert a whole air-force base into a base dedicated to UAVs. The base, located at the north-west of the country, is currently being used as an airbase for the SU-22 fleet, one of Poland’s army fighter jets. Continue reading
Small Radar To Detect UAVs
An Israeli company ARTSYS 360 is developing a small 3D electronic radar that will enable the detection of small unmanned platforms. The company says that its radar is lightweight, has low power consumption and has a range of 400 meters. Continue reading
FAA OKs Night Flights at Grand Forks UAS Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration has given aircraft operating in conjunction with the state’s Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site permission to fly at night. Continue reading