Airbus Group is in discussions to team with US firm Textron Systems for a forthcoming unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) requirement, Airbus revealed on 17 June.
French Flying Dune Buggy at Eurosatory
French start-up Vaylon hopes to sign up a business partner soon to help fund development and production of a flying dune buggy, an innovative vehicle going through flight trials with the French special operations forces, Chairman Jérôme Dauffy said.
ICAO to Sponsor First-Time Industry Showcase
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).