In an unprecedented move, the United Nations’ aviation organisation will sponsor an industry showcase next spring at which manufacturers can demonstrate their wares to nations looking to upgrade their systems.
MQ-8B Fire Scout Gets Long-Range Radar
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy demonstrated a new multimode maritime surveillance radar on the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter that will drastically enhance long-range imaging and search capabilities for Navy commanders.
UAS Training Added to Basic Curriculum for Marine Officers
Unmanned aircraft systems are becoming so important to military operations that the Marine Corps is adding UAS training to its basic curriculum for new officers.
Hummingbird UAS Combines Multi-rotor and Ducted Fan Propulsion
Reference Technologies has designed the Hummingbird UAS which uses both multi-rotors and ducted fans for VTOL capabilities and manoeuvring. Continue reading
Twitter Creates ‘Dronies’ at Cannes Advertising Event
Twitter is seeking to take the selfie social media phenomenon to new heights after unveiling the newest weapon in its arsenal, a camera equipped DJI Phantom which took its maiden flight at Cannes during the Lions Advertising Industry Festival.
US Navy Selects Anti-UAS Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. has announced the selection of its RPS-42 Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System by the US Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR).
RPAS 2014 – The European Defence Agency RPAS Programme
At the RPAS 2014 conference in Brussels, Belgium on June 24th, Jean-Youri Marty will provide present the objective of the EDA RPAS Programme and discuss how it fits into the European Commission’s European RPAS Roadmap Initiative.
Germany Tries Iranians for Smuggling UAS Engines as Jet Ski Parts
Iran’s Ababil
Two Iranian men charged with smuggling dozens of German-made engines capable of powering UAS into Iran by declaring them as jet ski engines went on trial at a Frankfurt court on Monday. Continue reading