Thailand has signed a contract to buy Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) made by Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems for 4 billion baht ($107.67 million). Continue reading
Martin PBM Mariner – America’s WW2 Flying Boat Came with a Kitchen
The Martin PBM Mariner was an American patrol bomber flying boat of World War II and the early Cold War era. It was designed to complement the Consolidated PBY Catalina and PB2Y Coronado in service. Continue reading
GA-ASI to Open New Secure Advanced Manufacturing Facility in 2023
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has been investing in key technologies for the development of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) throughout its 30-year history. Continue reading
Embraer Invests in Mobile Robotics and Drone Company XMobots
Brazilian airframe maker Embraer has signed an agreement to acquire a minority shareholding in XMobots, the largest drone company in Latin America. Continue reading
Skydio Gets SOC 2 Type II Data Security Compliance Certification
Skydio has announced a significant addition to its data security compliance with a SOC 2 Type II Certification. Continue reading
Mayman Aerospace Receives $1.25M Funding from US Air Force AFWERX Agility Prime Initiative
California-based Mayman Aerospace has announced confirmation of US$1.25 million funding from the AFWERX Agility Prime initiative to continue development of the Speeder Air Utility Vehicle, AUV. Continue reading
UAS Integration into Civil Airspace
Academic publishing company John Wiley & Sons, Inc.has just published a 207-page book entitled UAS Integration into Civil Airspace: Policy, Regulations and Strategy which examines the current state of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) airspace access and integration around the world, focusing on the efforts that have produced a regulatory response to the demand for access. Continue reading
GA-ASI Opposes New Chinese Agriculture Project in Grand Forks
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. firmly opposes a new Chinese agricultural investment near Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., and calls on the U.S. government to halt the project. Continue reading