Throughout the Middle East, falcons have been flown for hunting and sport for thousands of years. But devotees of this ancient tradition have brought falconry into the technological age with falconers using quadcopters to train their birds. Continue reading
SESAR Admits Shortfall in RPAS Integration Funding
The European Commission’s future air traffic management initiative has only one-third of the budget required to carry out the full integration of remotely piloted air systems (RPAS) into European airspace, a senior representative has acknowledged.
Indian Navy RFI for 50 Ship Borne UAS
India’s Directorate of Naval Air Staff has issued Request for Information (RFI) last month seeking 50 ‘Naval Ship-Borne Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’ (NSUAS) that can augment various patrolling and search-related tactics on its vessels. Continue reading
Turkey’s Karayel Passes Flight Test with Payload
Officials with privately-owned Turkish firm Vestel Savunma said its Karayel UAV has passed a critical flight test, flying with an electro-optical camera and a total payload of 51 kilograms, and is ready to enter the Turkish military’s inventory.
Unmanned Systems Canada Releases Canadian Civil UAS 2014 Report
Unmanned Systems Canada has just released its report Canadian Civil UAS 2014. The report, developed with funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), provides insight into the growth and potential of the UAS sector in Canada.
Northrop Grumman Gets $64M Triton Maintenance Contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is being awarded a $63,700,156 advance acquisition contract for the procurement of long-lead components, material, parts and associated efforts required to maintain the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System planned production schedule.
Sky Dragon Airship Completes Critical Design Review
Worldwide Aeros Corp (Aeros) has completed the critical design review of its new 40E Sky Dragon multirole airship, marking the start of production for the lighter-than-air craft. Continue reading
GA-ASI and SENER Team to Offer Predator B to Spain
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), and SENER, have announced that they have signed a teaming agreement that promotes the use of the multi-mission Predator B RPA to support Spain’s airborne surveillance and reconnaissance requirements.