The RNZAF has operated the Bell UH-1H Iroquois light transport helicopter since 1966. This video was shot during a media familiarisation flight in the Huey before the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 75th Birthday celebration airshow at RNZAF Ohakea. Continue reading
AirRobot and Northrop Grumman Remotec Sign UAS Distribution Agreement
Northrop Grumman Corporation‘s subsidiary Remotec Inc. and AirRobot US have entered into a distribution agreement for AirRobot’s line of small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Under the agreement, Remotec is the sole reseller of these products to the first responder and law enforcement market in the United States. Continue reading
Raytheon gets $46M Global Hawk Ground Support Contract for South Korea
Raytheon Company has been awarded a contract valued at up to $45.7 million by Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems for ground segments in support of four Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems recently purchased by the Republic of Korea. Continue reading
EASA Presents its Vision for the Future of the Aviation Regulatory System
The European Aviation Safety Agency has published its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation with stakeholders which started in September 2014. Continue reading
Avionics Services to Produce Heron-Based UAV in Brazil
Avionics Services is entering the Brazilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) arena, and is planning to produce Medium Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV, the “Caçador”.
Drone World Expo Offers Complimentary Conference Passes to Qualified End-Users
JD Events, producers of Drone World Expo (DWE),is offering the qualified professional end-user community complimentary full conference pass registration. Drone World Expo is scheduled for November 17-18, 2015, at the San Jose, CA Convention Center.
Swiss Army Wants Mini-UAS
The Swiss army is exploring the possibility of acquiring mini-drones for the infantry by 2020. A budget of CHF8 million has been set aside. Continue reading
SpyLite Claims New Range Record
A SpyLite mini unmanned air vehicle with a launch weight of 9kg (19.8lb) has achieved a communication range of 65nm(120km), which its manufacturer claims is a new world record for this category of system.