The National Science Foundation will fund a three-year, $1 million project at Wright State University to design small unmanned aircraft that can autonomously react to problems and repair themselves in flight, according to the university. Continue reading
MicroStrain Introduces Wireless Thermocouple and OEM Analog Sensor Nodes to LXRS Sensor Family
MicroStrain’s LXRS wireless sensor network combines a new lossless data wireless communication protocol with ultra-stable precision time sync and network scalability. Continue reading
Predator/Gray Eagle-Series Achieves 2 Million Flight Hours
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced that its Predator/Gray Eagle-series aircraft family has reached a historic industry milestone: two million flight hours. Continue reading
China to Deploy UAS to Monitor Disputed Japanese Islands
Beijing said it will deploy unmanned aircraft to monitor the Diaoyu Islands and other disputed islets as it postponed a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of Sino-Japan diplomatic ties.
UAS Put To Peaceful Use in Pakistan – Stunning Mountain Scenery Views
The use of UAS in Pakistan normally brings to mind images of US Predators attacking tribal areas. But UAS now are being used to capture a different kind of picture in the country — showing some of the world’s highest mountains being scaled by world-class climbers through some of Earth’s thinnest air. Continue reading
US Navy Cultivates Fire Scout Experts During Deployment
Manned aircraft have dominated the Navy for the last century; however, the use of unmanned aircrafts has been rising recently along with the demand for those who know how to operate and maintain them. Continue reading
DARPA Picks Rockwell Collins to Lead Cyber Security Programme for UAS
Rockwell Collins has been selected as the prime contractor for the unmanned aircraft portion of the High-Assurance Cyber Military Systems (HACMS) programme sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Continue reading
US Marine Corps Helps Air Force Detect UAS in Commander’s Challenge
The Marine Corps provided support for the Air Force during their Commander’s Challenge 2012, held at the Combat Center’s Range 220 Sept. 13, 2012. Continue reading