The Hungarian government is hoping to harness EU funds to operate a fleet of unmanned aircraft systems capable of policing the country’s skies. Continue reading
General Atomics Successfully Flight Tests Sense and Avoid Functions on Predator B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced the completion of the first of several planned flight tests of a Sense and Avoid (SAA) architecture and Self Separation functionality. This marks the first time the system has functioned as a true “system of systems” to detect every class of aircraft equipage and paves the way for a Due Regard capability. Continue reading
Poland Budgets $975M to Boost UAS Programme
As early as next year, Warsaw could select a supplier for a tactical Army UAS, part of Poland’s push to boost domestic industry and military capability in unmanned aircraft systems, a Polish Army officer said. Continue reading
Simplex Mapping Solutions Launches CaMundo Camera System
Israeli start-up Simplex Mapping Solutions has developed the CaMundo camera system -a new miniature collection system that implements a unique technology concept. Weighing only 6kg, the system is able to collect up to 146mp across track and 24,400 unique pixels across track. The system can to be installed on medium size UAS as well as on any light aircraft, even with no shooting hole and helicopters . Continue reading
Groupon Develops Catapult Parcel Delivery System to Beat Amazon
From our dungeon to your doorstep, Groupon promises to deliver great deals, great service and medieval catapults. Continue reading
UPS CEO Says UAS Parcel Delivery is 10 Years Away
Bloomberg’s Carol Massar recaps her interview with UPS CEO Scott Davis. She speaks with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” Continue reading
Russia Claims China Copied Stealth UAS Design
After China’s first stealth combat UAS, the Lijian, completed its first test flight on November 21, the Moscow-based Military Parade stated that the aircraft — designed jointly by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group — is in fact a copy of a Russian design. Continue reading
Australia’s Herons to Remain in Afghanistan to Secure Elections in 2014
Australia has agreed to extend the deployment of two Heron unmanned surveillance aircraft to assist with security for Afghanistan’s national elections in April next year. Defence Minister David Johnston said the 40-member Heron team, based at Kandahar airport, would now stay until next July. Continue reading