Classified footage of an out-of-control UAS narrowly missing an Afghan passenger plane carrying 100 people has caused outrage in Germany. Continue reading
Brazil to Deploy UAS over Soccer Stadiums
Brazil will deploy two UAS over the stadiums of Rio and Brasilia during the opening and closing of the Confederations Cup next month, the country’s Air Force said recently. Continue reading
Inaugural Flight of a Fire-Control UAS over North China
China announced an inaugural flight of a fire-control UAS over the Greater Hinggan Mountains, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on June 3, 2013. Continue reading
Domino’s Pizza Unmanned Helicopter Delivery Test Flight
Domino’s Pizza in the UK just published this video of what is purported to be a proof-of-concept test flight of the DomiCopter. Continue reading
US State Department Cancels $1BN RFP for Installations and Convoy Route Surveillance
In a cryptic note on the U.S. government’s Federal Business Opportunities website on Friday, the US State Department cancelled its $1 billion UAS surveillance competition, saying that none of the proposals met its requirements. Continue reading
Russian UAS are Inferior says Minister of Defence
Unmanned aircraft systems, ground-based robotic systems and unmanned submersibles developed by Russian companies for the Defence Ministry are inferior to foreign equivalents, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday. Continue reading
UAS Europe, Sweden Sells Spy Owls to European Civilian Organisation
UAS Europe, Sweden, has announced that it has sold multiple Spy Owl 200 UAS to a large civilian organization in Europe. The customer wish to be anonymous. Continue reading
Unmanned Systems Canada 2013 Annual Conference – 12/14 November Vancouver
Unmanned Systems Canada invites the global unmanned systems community to gather in Vancouver, BC, Canada for the annual unmanned systems conference and exhibition. The event will be located at a luxurious facility, The Westin Bayshore, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Continue reading