The US Navy has confirmed that it is joining forces with the US Army to buy dozens of a new class of medium-sized, unmanned helicopter that could be mustered into service within five years, according to an acquisition document. Continue reading
UAV-g 2011 – Geomatics Conference Programme Now Available
The Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute for Technology, Zurich) is organizing a conference with the focus on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Geomatics (UAV-g) on September 14-16, 2011 at ETH Zurich, Campus Science City (Hoenggerberg), Switzerland.
NYPD Considering Use of Unmanned Aircraft
The New York Police Department may soon be operating unmanned aircraft “as a law enforcement tool” in New York City, giving that agency the capability to monitor activities in city parks, on streets, and in other public areas from the air. Continue reading
DSEi 2011 – Robotics and Unmanned Systems Showcase Briefings
‘UAV Systems Development – Challenges for ISTAR Support’ is the title of a briefing to be given by Cranfield University’s Professor Ian Poll. Cranfield Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of the university, has a growing capability in the field of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), with a proven track record in the development of innovative systems. From 11:45 to 12:30, Tues 13 Sept.
Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft Vision Award Goes to ELEKTRA ONE from PC-Aero
From left to right: in the cockpit: Test Pilot Norbert Lorenzen, Sascha Voitle (mechanic), Calin Gologan (developer of the Elektra One and CEO PC-Aero), Michael Mularski (SolarWorld) Photo:Shahn Sederberg
Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, announced the winner of the Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. PC-Aero is the winner for its integration of Solar World’s solar technology into its ELEKTRA ONE aircraft and the supporting hangar.
Mig and Sukhoi to Build Unmanned Combat Aircraft
RSK MiG will work together with Sukhoi on a future unmanned combat aircraft, using experience gained on its Skat programme.
Israel to Deploy Unmanned Aircraft in North Iraq
The Israeli army has stepped up its military activities in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan Region and is planning to station a number of unmanned aircraft in the area in northern Iraq in cooperation with the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
Simlat Teams with General Dynamics Information Technology for UAS Training Market in US
Simlat Ltd. has announced the establishment of a partnership with General Dynamics Information Technology, an IT and training service provider. Through the partnership, Simlat will offer its UAS training & simulation systems, which support various platforms and payloads and have been implemented in more than 20 countries across the globe.