UAS VISION

China’s first high altitude, high speed and long endurance armed reconnaissance UAV system that had made maiden flight, WJ-700 UAV is exhibited at this year’s Airshow China. Continue reading →

The 96th Test Wing acquired its newest aircraft, and along with it, a leading-edge experimentation effort last month. The 40th Flight Test Squadron took possession of the first of two government-owned Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie aircraft. Continue reading →

Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced that it was awarded a contract valued at $72 million to supply HermesTM 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and training capabilities to an international customer. Continue reading →

The MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has hosted the UK’s first high-powered, long range laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) trial on its ranges at Porton Down. Continue reading →

Spright, the drone division of Air Methods, the US – based provider of helicopter emergency medical services, and Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss eVTOL company, announced the purchase by Spright of 40 Aero2 with options for additional 100 aircraft. Continue reading →

Images of a destroyed Russian UAV resembling Turkish-made Bayraktar drones have surfaced online. The Russian drone is a rare UAV called the ‘Corsair’ or ‘Korsar’. Continue reading →

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded an $86,424,635 firm-fixed-price contract for the RQ-20B All Environment 3 and the Long Endurance Puma unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading →

Amazon’s new delivery drone will have increased range, expanded temperature tolerance, and the capability to fly in light rain, enabling customers to choose drone delivery more often. Continue reading →