Bees are the next-gen weapons, for delivery of military payloads, reconnaissance and surveillance. Continue reading
Embraer in Discussions with Santos Labs
Embraer has revealed plans to “strengthen” its relationship with a Brazilian start-up building UAS. Continue reading
US Department of Homeland Security to Evaluate Small UAS for Emergency Response
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will begin testing and evaluating small unmanned aircraft systems this month near Lawton, Oklahoma, under a federal and state initiative to study UAS applications for emergency response. Continue reading
Scion Gets $3M Navy Unmanned Helicopter Contract
Scion UAS, LLC has won a government contract worth up to $3 million to supply unmanned helicopters for unspecified uses. Continue reading
23 Mile Stratospheric Freefall Jump Today Will Break Sound Barrier
Today, October 9 2012, Felix Baumgartner will attempt a record-breaking freefall jump from 120,000 feet – 23 miles – above the earth as part of Red Bull Stratos: a mission to the edge of space. Continue reading
ANKA Crashes During Acceptance Test Flight
On September 27, 2012, during the test flight of an ANKA prototype aircraft, a technical problem occurred that caused it to crash. Continue reading
DARPA Tests Autonomous Refuelling with Global Hawks at 45,000 Feet
DARPA just released this video showing excerpts of a close-proximity test flight of two modified RQ-4A Global Hawks. Continue reading
RAF Reaper Pilot Numbers Revealed
The UK’s manning level on the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air system has been revealed, with the information disclosed in response to a parliamentary question. Continue reading