Headwall Photonics announced that its Hyperspec sensor has been chosen by UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Goodrich Corporation) for the Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance Sensor (SYERS-2) platform.
Hydrophobic Coating Prevents Build-Up of Ice on Aircraft
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a water-repellent surface that can prevent ice from forming during flight. Continue reading
Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter Launch Huntsville-Based Integration and Collaboration Laboratories
Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc. companies, announced the opening of the Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab and Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manned/Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Lab. Continue reading
EMT Integrates Radioactivity Sensor For Civil Applications
EMT announced the delivery of radioactivity sensors to civilian German contractors. The Federal Office for Radiation Protection and the Federal Police commissioned the delivery following successful field trials in May 2012.
Xsens MTi-G GPS/INS in Mini-Boeing Unmanned Aircraft
The MTi-G-700 GPS/INS is a GPS-aided, IMU-enhanced Inertial Navigation System that outputs a wide range of data, such as drift free 3D orientation data, 3D position and velocity data, 3D calibrated acceleration, rate of turn, magnetic field data and pressure data. Continue reading
Cosworth Completes UAS Hybrid Propulsion Study for UK Ministry of Defence
Cosworth announced that it has used its advanced propulsion system modelling and simulation techniques to evaluate the benefits of hybrid system technologies and assess the challenges of fitting such systems to unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Fire Scout Breaks Endurance Records on USS Klakring Deployment
The US Navy’s fourth Fire Scout detachment returned to Mayport, Florida. on Dec. 1 after achieving several milestones during its five-month deployment aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42).
Design Concept for Fire-Fighting UAS
The Jurmol Design Gallery just posted this design concept for a fire-fighting UAS.