Scheibel’s Camcopter S-100 recently performed high-voltage power line monitoring flights for several days in Austria. At an average airspeed of 30 knots (55 km/h) also the poles, surge arresters and isolators were inspected.
Controversy Over ParcAberporth Test Centre
It seems that the locals do not share the official view about the developments at ParcAberporth, as this reader’s letter to the local newspaper suggests: “Reports about the CAA allowing ACP to enable UAS to fly over a large swathe of Wales cannot pass without comment.
Boeing Gets $480,000 UCLASS Study Contract from US Navy
Boeing has received a $480,000 study contract from the U.S. Navy to support pre-Milestone A activities including development of a concept of operations, an analysis of alternatives, and an investigation of potential material solutions for the Navy’s Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) programme.
TAI Launches Unmanned Armed Helicopter
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has launched a small, armed, unmanned helicopter which it hopes could prove attractive to Middle Eastern countries as an attractive alternative to the products being produced in Israel.
Pakistan Develops Civilian UAS
In Pakistan’s commercial hub, a Pakistani is developing his own UAS despite security challenges arising from the current political climate and the public anger over the US use of the unmanned aircraft. Located in a narrow industrial lane in Karachi is the 90,000 square-foot research facility called Integrated Dynamics.
Poland to Start MALE UAS Selection Process
Poland is expected to begin the selection process for a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aircraft system next year. Sources at the Paris Air Show said that three Israeli manufacturers will offer products.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Launches Bachelor of Science Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus will launch a Bachelor of Science degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science starting in the fall semester.
Japan Spots Ship-Launched Chinese UAS
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft spotted an unmanned aircraft in the air when a Chinese naval fleet was sailing in the eastern Philippine Sea on a recent training operation, passing between Miyakojima and the main island of Okinawa, This is the first confirmed sighting of a Chinese UAS.
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