As expected, a bill to speed the switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology, and to open US skies to unmanned aircraft flights within four years, received final congressional approval on Monday. Continue reading
Second Predator C Avenger Completes Successful First Flight
Predator C Avenger – Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced the successful flight of a second multi-mission jet-powered Predator C Avenger aircraft.
University Studies Butterflies for MAV Design
Engineers at Johns Hopkins University are pointing their high-speed video cameras at the wings of butterflies to help design the next generation of flying robots. Continue reading
Aeryon Labs Introduces Integrated Imaging Payloads
Photo3S High Resolution Camera
Aeryon Labs has introduced a full line of integrated imaging payloads for the Aeryon Scout which are hot-swappable for specialised applications and offer the same high performance capabilities. Continue reading
Kamikaze is First AR.Drone World Champion Pilot
AR.Drone posted this video of the Grand Finale of its first Annual Competition to find the best pilot in the world. Continue reading
US Navy Reservists to Operate Fire Scout
Fire Scout Over Frigate McInerney – Photo:MC2 Alan Gragg, US Navy
Reservists are at the controls of the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter for the aircraft’s deployment to Western Africa. Continue reading
US Air Force Briefing from the Pentagon
Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz answer questions about the Air Force’s Force Structure overview during a February 3rd news briefing at the Pentagon. Continue reading
Congress Sets 2015 Deadline for UAS to Fly in the National Airspace
After five years, and 23 extensions, Congress is finally poised to put an FAA bill on the President’s desk for his signature. Continue reading