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
Details of French $1.5 Billion Reaper Order
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