UK-based New Wave Energy plans to build the first high altitude aerial power plant, using networks of unmanned aircraft that can harvest energy from multiple sources and transmit it wirelessly to receiving stations on the ground.
Former Israel Air Chief Foresees Dogfighting UAS
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have already superseded patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and are rendering gunships obsolete. But until they engage enemies in the air, it’s premature to speak about the end of manned platforms, according to a former Israel Air Force commander. Continue reading
General Atomics and US Air Force Partner on UAS Maintenance
The Air Force Sustainment Center and General Atomics have reached an enterprise-level, public-private partnership agreement which allows the two organizations to partner in the maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, including the Predator/Reaper and the Army’s version of the aircraft, the Gray Eagle.
HexaCopter Used to Smuggle Contraband into Prison
Trying to get contraband into a prison is nothing new, but there is a new method. This week, some creative crooks tried to get tobacco to South Georgia prisoners by using a remote controlled helicopter, but they didn’t get away with it.
ADS Inc. to Distribute Blimp in a Box Aerostat Systems
Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. (“LTAS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of World Surveillance Group Inc. , a developer of lighter-than-air aerostats and unmanned aerial systems, has entered into a distributor agreement with U.S. Government prime contractor ADS, Inc. (“ADS”) to distribute Blimp in a Box aerostat systems (“BiB”) and related sustainment equipment. Continue reading
US Navy Seeks sUAS with 8 Hour Endurance
The US Navy and Marine Corps are tapping industry for an all-environment small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) that weighs less than 13.6kg (30lb) but can fly for 8 hours carrying both day and night video cameras. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Delivers Second MQ-8C Fire Scout to the U.S. Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the U.S. Navy after completing final assembly at the company’s unmanned systems center in Moss Point, Miss. Continue reading
PowerUp 3.0 – Electric Paper Airplane – Kickstarter Campaign Launched
In February we wrote about a neat little device that turns a paper aeroplane into a real model plane controlled by an iPhone app. Since then, the manufacturers, PowerUp Toys have been working really hard to improve PowerUp 3.0 significantly – with increased flight range, flight time. Continue reading