General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
Boeing Sees Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones
With orders for the twin-rotor helicopter still rolling in, Boeing has provided details on its future plans for the venerable H-47 Chinook, including adding launched effects and creating a path toward a unmanned version of the aircraft. Continue reading
Ukrainian Drone Firm Controls Interceptor from 1,240 Miles
The Ukrainian defence technology company Dyki Shershni (Wild Hornets) demonstrated on April 17 what it called a “record-breaking” launch of an interceptor drone over 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles), with the operator based in northern Ukraine. Continue reading
Japanese Startup Develops Wooden Drone for Under $450 per unit
JISDA Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has announced the launch of its domestically produced fixed-wing drone, the “ACM-01 Shiraha.” Designed as a lightweight, cost-effective unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Shiraha features a 1.9-meter wingspan and a wooden airframe. Continue reading
Air Force’s Experimental Ops Unit Flies and Maintains Anduril CCA
The U.S. Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit (EOU), operating under Air Combat Command, has concluded a pivotal exercise involving Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at Edwards Air Force Base. Continue reading
U.S. Army Strengthens Gray Eagle with New ELINT Upgrade
The U.S. Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities via a contract awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. . Continue reading
Beehive Industries Gets $30M U.S. Air Force Contract by for Frenzy Engine Family Development
Beehive Industries, an American manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for unmanned aerial defence applications, announced that it has been awarded a $29.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to complete vehicle integration, flight testing, and qualification of the company’s 200 lbf Frenzy 8 engine—a pivotal step toward operational readiness and scalable production of Beehive’s flagship propulsion product.
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Shaheds for $41K Available Online from China
This turned up unannounced in our mailbox over the weekend – an offer from a Shenzen-based online retailer, XingkaiUAV. They claim to provide turn-key drone solutions and one-stop services for UAV platforms.
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