The Federal Communications Commission has just proposed new rules that would improve wireless communications on unmanned aircraft systems by allowing access to the 5 GHz band. Continue reading
US Navy Demonstrates Unmanned Cargo Delivery for Ships at Sea
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) recently demonstrated multiple unmanned systems in a first-of-its-kind mission to move supplies to ships at sea without the use of manned aircraft during an event at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Inigoes, Maryland. Continue reading
Drone Pilot Pleads Guilty to Endangering RAF Hurricane
A drone pilot who nearly caused a serious accident at a memorial flight in Buxton, England, has pleaded guilty to endangering an aircraft. Continue reading
Airbus and Partners to Produce Airborne Laser Communication Terminal
Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication terminal for aircraft, known as UltraAir. Continue reading
GA-ASI Gets $75M US Army Gray Eagle Support Contract
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $75,074,676 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for contractor logistics support for Gray Eagle Block 0. Continue reading
EHang Stock Down nearly 50% from IPO Price in 2019
EHang Holdings Ltd. is working hard to make futuristic flying cars a reality. But it’s flying into some capital headwinds in that process, potentially leading some investors to refrain from betting too big on the company. Continue reading
Bayraktar Hints at Kill Switch in Combat Drones
The senior executive of Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar dismissed concerns that as it increases exports, its attack drones may one day be used against Ankara, saying that all required measures had been taken to prevent the military technology from slipping into the hands of a prospective adversary. Continue reading
New Drone Laws In Russia
Drone technology has seen massive growth in recent years, with countries around the world scrambling to pass regulations governing their use. Russia has been no exception, with several new laws passed recently governing everything from commercial drone use to law enforcement applications. Continue reading