During a recent demonstration at NAVAIR, Lockheed Martin monitored and controlled multiple types of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from one integrated command and control (C2) system. Continue reading
South Australian Police to Purchase Four QuadCopters
South Australian police will use sophisticated remote-controlled UAS to spy on suspects as it takes the war on crime to new heights. Continue reading
Open Source UAS for Disaster Relief
An open source initiative that offers designs for adaptable, durable, and — above all — cheap UAS mean they are now a feasible option for disaster relief efforts, according to the project’s co-founder.
Saab Soon to Announce First Skeldar Sale
Saab is poised to secure a launch order for its Skeldar unmanned aircraft system, with an undisclosed operator. Continue reading
NASA Tests Data Links For Civil UAS Operations
NASA and Rockwell Collins have completed the first phase of flight-testing on a new public-use airborne data link designed to safely and securely connect ground-based pilots to all types of civil unmanned aircraft in the U.S. national airspace system. Continue reading
First European UAS Training Centre Launched
The European Unmanned Systems Training Academy (EUTA) is spreading its wings. EUTA is the only institute in Europe to offer a training programme for operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Boeing Sells ScanEagle Services to UK Royal Navy
Boeing Defence UK has won a £30 million ($46.3 million) contract to provide Insitu ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system services to the Royal Navy. Continue reading
Liberty University Team Presents Uses for UAS During National Sheriffs’ Conference
John Marselus, associate dean of Flight Operations for Liberty University School of Aeronautics, joined a team of industry professionals in a presentation on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in law enforcement on June 22 during the National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Continue reading