Anti-drug squads are now using Brazilian unmanned aircraft to sniff out drug labs that dot Bolivia in increasing numbers. Continue reading
US Army Expanding and Upgrading Gray Eagle Fleet
The US Army is upgrading its fleet of MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft Systems while also advancing plans to equip each 10-15,000 Soldier division with its reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and acquisition capabilities, officials said.
Unmanned Aircraft to the ResQu in Australia
Project ResQu brings together Australia’s top aerospace experts from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Boeing Research & Technology-Australia, Boeing subsidiary Insitu Pacific and CSIRO.
Kratos Completes Acquisition of Composite Engineering
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that it has completed its acquisition of aerial drone and targets provider Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEI). Continue reading
EuroUSC Free Advice Clinic at Farnborough International 9th – 13th July
EuroUSC staff will again be available at Farnborough to discuss and answer questions on Commercial Operations of Light UAS/RPAS – the stand is in Hall 3, Stand D18b, next to the indoor UAS/RPAS live flight demonstration area.
Pakistan Navy Buys LUNA UAS from EMT for Maritime Shore Surveillance
The Pakistan Navy has signed a contract on 27 June 2012 with EMT Germany to buy the LUNA UAS for its shore surveillance units (mainly Marines).
Micropilot Chosen by Bertin for Eurosatory Demonstration
MicroPilot’s MP2128HELI was chosen by Bertin Technologies, a French-based engineering company for its HoverEye-EX.
Liberty University UAS Graduates First Hires
The Liberty University School of Aeronautics has announced its first alumni to be hired to operate unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading