Aurora’s Skate small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) was awarded first place in the 2012 Border Security Technology/Product Challenge at the recently held 2012 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona.
Iran’s New Shaparak UAS
Iran's Karrar
Iran claims to have produced a new indigenous unmanned aircraft, which it apparently, “possesses high capabilities and versatile features to meet its objectives.” Continue reading
The Pirate Bay Considers Launching Low Orbit Server Stations
In what could well have been an April 1 message, the world’s largest BitTorrent site announced that intends to redefine “cloud computing” with a plan to move at least some of its servers onto unmanned aircraft miles above Sweden. Continue reading
Cassidian Cancels Talarion
EADS company Cassidian confirms that it has halted work on the Talarion unmanned aircraft system programme, after failing to secure financial backing from potential future buyers. Continue reading
Blue Devil Assembly Progress Report
Mav6 reported making further progress last week by installing main assemblies on the M1400 airship hull. Continue reading
IAI Unveils Unmanned ‘Butterfly’
Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled the prototype of its “Butterfly” unmanned aircraft system, as part of an effort to develop covert miniature equipment for use by Special Forces personnel. Continue reading
FAA Deputy Director Discusses New Regulations
John McGraw, Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), talks to an American University Radio in Washington about new regulations from the Obama administration concerning unmanned aircraft and U.S. airspace. Continue reading
Insitu Gets ScanEagle Contract From The Netherlands
Insitu announced yesterday that it has signed a contract to deliver its ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the Netherlands to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) for the Ministry of Defense (MOD). Continue reading