France has formally requested to buy 16 General-Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from the U.S., a sale that could top US$1.5 billion. Continue reading
BAE Systems Inc. Sells Unmanned Aircraft Programmes Business
Sensintel Inc.–a newly formed company and provider of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), sensors, and related services–has acquired BAE Systems’ Unmanned Aircraft Programmes business. Continue reading
Single Predator Airframe Exceeds 20,000 Flight Hours
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI)has announced that a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Predator RPA has reached a record 20,000 flight hours on a single aircraft, the highest flight time of any USAF Predator. Continue reading
UAS Monitor Illegal Driftnet Fishing in the Mediterranean
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A revolutionary partnership has risen to combat the illegal driftnet fishing activities believed to take place in the Mediterranean Sea. Marine conservation organization, The Black Fish, is combining efforts with ShadowView, a tech based organization, to develop UAS capable of observing the Mediterranean’s fishing activities. Continue reading
Autocopter Announces UAS Designed for Agricultural Applications
The AutoCopter is a UAS helicopter providing remote sensing of crops using three full-sized cameras (multi-spectral, DSLR and HD Video) while flying a GPS plan for over two hours without the need to refill fuel. Continue reading
German Police Foil Terrorist Attack with Model Airplanes
German prosecutors said on Tuesday they are investigating two men suspected of planning terrorist attacks using model airplanes, and authorities in Germany and neighbouring Belgium conducted a series of searches. Continue reading
Thunderbirds Are Go…!
Everything you ever wanted to know about the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team….the Thunderbirds! Continue reading
Washington State University Develops Hydrogen-Powered UAS
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Club at Washington State University has spent countless hours building and flying unmanned aircraft systems, and they’re currently developing one that’s powered by liquid hydrogen. Continue reading