The successful completion of nine operations in Lubbock, TX last week marks a turn in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for West Texas and beyond. Continue reading
78th OSS SUAS Office Ensures Safe Drone Operations at Robins Air Force Base
The 78th Operations Support Squadron Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office provides oversight for all drone operations at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Continue reading
Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV Completes Automatic Taxi Tests
The Bayraktar KIZILELMA National Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle System was transferred to AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ at the beginning of the week. Continue reading
Iran Outsourcing Kamikaze Drone Production to Venezuela
Tehran, Caracas, and Moscow have been running a secretive air bridge just as Iran appears to be surging its transfer of attack drones to Russia, raising questions about whether these activities are linked.
Racing Drone Based Loitering Munitions System
LANIUS is Elbit Systems’ new drone-based search-and-attack loitering munition designed for short-range operation through deployment via a multicopter as well as by hand. Continue reading
COPTRZ Works with BT on Drone Strategy
BT is pushing ahead with its adoption of drone technology and the training of its people. Continue reading
Austrian Federal Railways and Frequentis Collaborate on Hanger-Based Drone Operations
Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future. A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive and environmentally friendly provision of transport services in Austria. Continue reading
FBI Probing Cases of Weaponized Drones Carrying Bombs in US
The FBI has been investigating several cases in the US where drones were weaponized to carry homemade bombs. Continue reading