As a result of the flood of immigrants from Eastern Europe in to the UK, all sorts of outbuildings are being turned into illegal dwellings. In Slough, Berkshire, the council has spent £24,000 hiring a UAS equipped with thermal-imaging cameras to track down hundreds, possibly thousands, of immigrants who are believed to be sleeping in garages and converted coal bunkers.
Thales Watchkeeper UAS Gets French Markings
Thales is hoping that its offer of the Watchkeeper tactical unmanned air system could take off with the French army, with the company exhibiting a full-size model of the reconnaissance asset sporting the service’s markings at the Paris Air Show. Continue reading
General Atomics to Develop Predator B Variant to Meet NATO/European Airworthiness Standards
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced that it is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to develop a variant of its Predator B RPA that is fully compliant with the airworthiness requirements of the U.S. Air Force and anticipated NATO foreign customers, as well as offers enhanced capabilities for integration into domestic and international airspace.
Brazil Extends UAS Crowd Surveillance to Protesters
With the World Cup and Olympics arriving, tough security plans are being overseen by the Brazilian Air Force. Nationwide protests have provided yet another “event” to be monitored.
Hollywood Finds New Tool for Awesome Aerials
UAS are a familiar presence in warzones, but increasingly companies are finding use for unmanned aircraft in civilian life as well. Continue reading
China Claims Six Potential Customers for Wing Loong
At least five countries are negotiating with China on buying its domestically developed Wing Loong. “Wing Loong is quite competitive in the international market and we have delivered it to up to three clients,” China Daily quoted Ma Zhiping, General Manager of China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp, at the 50th International Paris Air Show. Continue reading
Paris Air Show Video Report
Total orders at the end of day one of the Paris air-show might have topped $30bn, but sales are not restricted to manned aircraft alone. Continue reading
India Deploys UAS to Find Flood Victims
India deployed four unmanned aircraft sytems (UAS) on Monday to scan areas that rescue and relief workers have not been able to reach in the flood-hit Himalayan foothills in Uttarakhand in what was described as a pioneering operation. Continue reading