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The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly in a wide area of North Dakota, a move that will give industry more opportunities for research that could help the agency integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace. Continue reading
A California-based company is trying to give American homeowners a way to protect their privacy from drones ahead of flight regulations from the federal government. Continue reading
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that it has been awarded a contract by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to supply eight appended Blue Box HD (BBHD) Block 30 Training Support Equipment units for integration on operational Predator and Reaper Ground Control Stations (GCS).
The association of Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) is calling for the establishment of a Federal multi-agency working party to look at how Australia can aid South Pacific nations develop appropriate regulatory regimes allowing safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in their skies. Continue reading
In 2015 the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry will get an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with the operational range of up to 290km. The information was released by Yuri Yatsyna, head of the R&D centre for UAV technologies of the Physics Technology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, at the press conference held on 10 February to discuss innovative technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles.
French firm Malou Tech has developed the Interceptor MP200 in response to the need to prevent drones from flying over nuclear plants. Continue reading
A pilot reported having a close encounter with a remote-controlled device at 4,000 feet while navigating a Southwest Airlines flight to LAX. Continue reading
The association of Australian Certified UAV Operators Inc. (ACUO) has called for the establishment of a regional counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) initiative led by the Australian Department of Defence as part of stepped up engagement with ASEAN and allied nations aimed at offsetting and overcoming a rapid global proliferation of threat systems. Continue reading