In a joint announcement, Altitude Angel and Saab have revealed they have formed a partnership which will see Altitude Angel’s market leading UTM technology platform integrated as part of Saab’s Digital Tower (r-TWR) offering. Continue reading
Apple Patent for a Possible Future Drone Device Was Originally Filed in Singapore
Apple’s granted patent covers drones, systems, and methods for pairing/unpairing UAVs to/from UAV controllers. Embodiments may include various methods for pairing/unpairing UAVs to/from UAV controllers (UACs). Continue reading
Ukraine Modified Soviet-Era Jet Drones to Hit Russian Bomber Bases
While the exact causes remain unclear at this stage, explosions shook two different Russian airbases, Engels and Dyagilevo on December 5. The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that Ukraine used Soviet-made jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles to prosecute the attacks, but that the drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses. Continue reading
Much About the New B-21 Bomber Remains Unanswered
The US Air Force rolled out its new B-21 Raider on Dec. 2 in a nighttime ceremony contrived to keep many details of the flying wing aircraft difficult to see but apparently timed to coincide with a new report on Chinese military capabilities. Continue reading
Hermes 900 for Swiss Army Delayed to 2024
New Israeli surveillance drones ordered by the Swiss army will not be delivered until the end of 2024. Continue reading
FAA to Add Powered Lift to Air Carrier Aircraft Categories
The FAA signed a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) document on November 21st that adds a “powered lift” aircraft to the existing types of air carrier operations, a move that would set the stage for air carrier regulations that would apply specifically to eVTOL and aerial mobility aircraft in the future. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin and Rafael to Collaborate on High-Energy Laser System
Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd., of Israel, have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) in the U.S. and Israel. Continue reading
Japan Allows BVLOS Drone Flights Over Residential Areas
The Japanese government has eased regulations to allow “level-4” drones flights in which the pilot operates an unmanned aerial vehicle over residential areas without a direct line of sight. Continue reading