The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) activities are constantly growing in Latin America. There are ongoing developments (civil & military) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. UAS operations (civil and/or military) are currently taking place in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Continue reading
American UAS Down in the Sea near Mogadishu, Somalia
Local fighters say that they have shot down a suspected United States operated unmanned aircraft in the south of Somalia near the capital, Mogadishu. Continue reading
Israel Air Force Wants More MALEs
The Israel Air Force is seeking to augment its UAS capability with the procurement of new MALE aircraft, some of which may be armed. Continue reading
Turkey / Israel – Political Situation Jeopardises Heron Maintenance
Turkey’s decision to sever military ties with Israel risks creating liabilities on the status of already delivered weapons systems and other equipment that is still being delivered. Last year Turkey completed receipt of 10 Heron UAS worth $183 million from Israel Aerospace Industries.
Lockheed Martin Samarai Maple Leaf
Lockheed Martin released this video showing the latest, smaller version of its Samarai monocopter unmanned aircraft, now in flight test.
10 Hour Flight for Fuel Cell UAS
EnergyOr Technologies Inc., a developer of advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, recently demonstrated a long endurance flight of more than 10 hours with its fuel cell powered, operational unmanned aircraft.
Australia’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Industry Base
Although the Australian industry is arguably not a major player in the global Unmanned Aircraft Systems marketplace, it nevertheless plays an important role in technology development and support of local programmes.
Unmanned VTOL Start Up Lands in Oroville, California
A company that manufactures unmanned aircraft is hovering over the Oroville Municipal Airport. If the city of Oroville, California, economic development team is successful, AirCover Integrated Solutions will land at the airport and make miniature unmanned aircraft.