Successful integrated test were performed this week by Israeli UAS system provider BlueBird and Swedish software company Imint. The test marks the near completion of joint software integration work being performed over the course of the last several months. Continue reading
Aurora Flight Sciences Appoints Mark Cherry as President and COO
Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that Mark C. Cherry will become President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective October 1, 2012. Mark succeeds John S. Langford, the company’s founder, who will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Continue reading
US Air Force Says Modifying Cancelled Global Hawk Block 30 for Export Too Costly
The U.S. Air Force said on Monday it was too costly to modify for export a fleet of 18 unmanned Northrop Grumman Corp Global Hawk surveillance planes that the Pentagon wants to retire under a plan that U.S. lawmakers have criticised. Continue reading
Vanguard Teams with ISR for Military VTOL UAS Services
Vanguard Defense Industries, Inc. has teamed with US based ISR Group, Inc. to provide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services for U.S. and NATO Forces, as well as other government agencies, operating Vanguard’s Shadowhawk VTUAS. Continue reading
US Air Force Continues Surveillance Aircraft Funding in Afghanistan
The US Air Force awarded SAIC a $74.4 million contract to continue operating in Afghanistan surveillance aircraft that provide ground commanders with what the service describes as “Google Earth and TiVo-like capabilities on steroids.” Continue reading
NASA Partners with University of North Dakota to Test Unmanned Aircraft Technology
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center have a new twist on an old saying, “Look Ma, no hands,” when it comes to piloting a small plane — thanks to a partnership with The MITRE Corporation and the University of North Dakota. Continue reading
US Government Accountability Office Report says Addressing Privacy Concerns Would Aid UAS Integration into National Airspace System
The United States Government Accountability Office concluded in a report to Congress that measuring progress and addressing potential privacy concerns would facilitate integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Continue reading
Poland Offers OP Version of Solo Helicopter
Polish manufacturer PZL-Świdnik has announced plans to fly an unmanned/optionally-piloted version of its single-engined SW-4 helicopter, revealing the development during the 3-6 September MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Continue reading