The EFF recently received new information about unmanned aircraft flights in the United States, including extensive details about the specific models some entities are flying, where they fly, how frequently they fly, and how long they stay in the air. Continue reading
Aviation Safety Resources Patents Smart Recovery System in USA
Aviation Safety Resources (ASR), a pioneer in life-saving safety systems for small aircraft, announced that it has been awarded patent No. 8200379 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Smart Recovery System for General Aviation Aircraft. Continue reading
Denmark’s Sky-Watch Quadrotor Displayed at Farnborough
Danish company Sky-Watch was present at Farnborough, displaying its Huginn X1 quadrotor system. Continue reading
Pro Video of Detroit for $700
Detroit is a city of contrasts as well illustrated in this recently posted FPV (First Person Video) portrait of Detroit that mixes the lush greenery of the city’s Belle Isle with the decay of abandoned buildings. Continue reading
General Keith Alexander on Cyber Threats and US National Security
General Keith Alexander, Commander, US Cyber Command, delivers a 50-minute presentation concerning cyber threats and US national security. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gets $120M MQ-9 Reaper Spares and Ground Support Contract
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) of San Diego, California is being awarded a $120,551,310 firm fixed price contract to provide MQ-9 Reaper spares and ground support equipment. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Gets €75M Two-Year German Contract Extension for Heron Services in Afghanistan
Rheinmetall Airborne Systems GmbH, a joint venture by Cassidian and Rheinmetall, will continue to support the German Armed Forces in Afghanistan by providing unmanned airborne reconnaissance services.
US Navy Tests Communication Software for UAS Aircraft Carrier Landings
A team from the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System programme office tested communication software for the Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) programme aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during its sea trials, July 7-10. Continue reading