XFLY Systems has announced the launch of its new XFS mission-ready sUAS. The new sUAS line is designed as a total commercial solution, suitable for both exterior and interior flights. Continue reading
Domestic UAS Inducted into Pakistan Army and Air Fleet
On Monday, Pakistan inducted the 1st fleet of indigenously developed Strategic Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), namely the Burraq and the Shahpar, into Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force. Continue reading
Call for FAA to Act on Rules for Small UAS
It is rare that industries come to Washington begging for more regulation. But that is how we in the unmanned systems business find ourselves with respect to small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS). A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) has been on the shelf for years. We need to move forward before a serious accident occurs.
First War Mission for RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk
US Air Force history was made with an unmanned aircraft earlier in September when an RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk took off from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., and flew into war for the first time on Sept. 19, 2013. Continue reading
AgustaWestland Tilt Rotor Technology Incubator Uses Wind River COTS Avionics Solution
Wind River has announced that AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is using Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform for its revolutionary “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology incubator. Continue reading
Adcom Systems has Three Customers for United 40 MALE UAS
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Adcom Systems has sold its United 40 MALE UAS to three customers and the first production models will be delivered within four months. Its giant Global Yabhon is also under order, with delivery promised for 2014. Continue reading
UK’s Horizon:51 Offers Professional sUAS Aerial Services
UK-based company Horizon:51 is new start-up offering both professional aerial photography services as well as pre-built systems for industrial and domestic photographic and inspection applications. Continue reading
CNN Unmanned Aerial Footage of Tornado Damage in Washington, Illinois
A CNN UAS flies over debris fields showing damage left for miles after tornadoes swept through Washington, Illinois. Continue reading