Airstar International, a manufacturer of radio controlled unmanned aircraft system (UAS) helicopters, announced that it will unveil a new line of cutting-edge helicopters at the upcoming International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Exposition from September 29 – October 3 in San Diego. Continue reading
UK MoD Revives Maritime VTOL UAS Concept Demonstration
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rekindled a maritime vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) concept demonstration to inform a possible follow-on acquisition programme for a shipborne UAS to operate from Royal Navy (RN) surface ships. Continue reading
Swiss senseFly Joins the French Parrot Group
senseFly joins the Parrot Group to strengthen its position as a leading provider of ultralight unmanned aircraft for mapping and GIS professionals. Continue reading
Falco EVO Completes 40-Minute Maiden Flight
SELEX Galileo has successfully performed the maiden flight of its latest member of the market leader Falco Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) family, dubbed FALCO EVO. Continue reading
Embry-Riddle Students UAS to Monitor Cormorants on Oregon Coast
High winds, rocky terrain, salt water and seabirds can make flying on the Oregon Coast challenging, even dangerous under the best of circumstances. Continue reading
Hood Technology Announces SWaP-Efficient, Stabilized Imaging Payloads for Unmanned Systems
Hood Technology, manufacturer of advanced stabilized imaging systems has announced the the Alticam 11 EO/IR1 payload for small tactical unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Birds’ Perceptual and Manoeuvring Abilities Inspire Small UAS
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is looking at birds’ perceptual and maneuvering abilities as inspiration for small unmanned aircraft autonomy. Continue reading
UK and France Finally Sign UAS Agreements
Defence ministers from the United Kingdom and France have agreed to increase cooperation on unmanned aircraft, following a bilateral meeting in London. French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian and British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond agreed plans, which will see France trial the Watchkeeper Unmanned Aircraft System. Continue reading