A new unmanned air system (UAS) testing centre with its own reserved airspace for remotely-piloted technology, the first of its kind in Spain, is expected to be operating by the end of this year. Continue reading
Eurocopter X3 Hybrid Helicopter Creates New Speed Record at 263 knots – 487 km/hr
The Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter has opened the frontiers of aviation by attaining a speed milestone of 255 knots (472 km/hr) in level flight on June 7. Several days before this accomplishment, the X3 reached a speed of 263 knots (487 km/hr) during a descent. With these two successes, the X3 surpasses the unofficial speed record for a helicopter. Continue reading
Raven Industries Persistent Surveillance Solution Supports U.S. Navy South Maritime Operations
Raven Aerostar recently concluded a successful maritime operation in response to an urgent requirement from the Commander, U.S. Navy South (Mayport, Fla.) for a maritime persistent surveillance solution aimed at enhancing security in the Caribbean Basin. Continue reading
Aurora Electric Ducted Lift Fan Completes High Powered Thrust Tests for DARPA
Aurora Flight Sciences along with partners ThinGap and Trust Automation are answering the need for safe, high power density electric lift fans, with specific interest in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) air vehicle applications. Continue reading
US Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System Programme
New fights and new ways of fighting require new capabilities. Designing those capabilities for unknown future combat is a complex challenge, but two attributes find utility on any battlefield: speed and precision. Continue reading
Elbit Systems to Launch a Self Protection System for UAS at Paris Air Show 2013
Elbit Systems EW and Sigint – Elisra will launch at the Paris Air Show a self protection Electronic Warfare (EW) system, well suited for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Continue reading
European RPAS Roadmap
The European RPAS Steering Group (ERSG) was called into life by the European Commission (EC) in mid-2012. It is co-chaired by Directorate General Enterprise & Industry and Directorate General Mobility & Transport of the European Commission. Continue reading
Phantom Eye Gets $7M Missile Defence Payload Contract
Boeing’s high-altitude Phantom Eye technology demonstrator has secured its first customer, the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Continue reading