Kicked off in 2018, Acubed’s Project Wayfinder is laser-focused on developing core technologies for autonomous flight systems for the next—or fifth—generation of aircraft. The transition from automated to autonomous flight will enable another significant increase in safety, shifting the workload of pilots by providing them tools to better understand their environment and improving their ability to make crucial decisions. Continue reading
FAA Issues Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate to Amazon Prime Air
The Federal Aviation Administration approved an exemption allowing Amazon’s Prime Air to move forward with operations while working towards formal certification of the MK27 UA aircraft and the airline operations. The approval comes with significant limits, but allows the company to continue development of the platform and supports progress towards the necessary certifications. Continue reading
Citadel Defense Wins $12M US DoD Anti COTS Drones Contract
The U.S. Government and Department of Defense has awarded Citadel Defense a $12.2M contract to defeat enemy drones on the battlefield and at covered locations in the United States. The decision to purchase Titan systems was made after extensive U.S. Government evaluation that assessed more than a dozen other counter drone solutions. Continue reading
Liteye Systems Hires David Olszewski for Maritime Solutions
With recent success and growth, Liteye Systems, Inc., has announced the addition of David Olszewski who will lead Business Development efforts comprised of its US Navy and Maritime Solutions. Continue reading
Russia’s Su-27 Stealth Fighter: Now Remote-Controlled ?
The combat capabilities of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter have been compared to the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. The Russian aircraft’s speed and armament could allow it to respond quickly to potential threats—and if necessary back out just as quickly from fights it cannot win. But now the Su-57 could have another advantage: a remotely piloted mode that could enable the advanced fighter to be operated safely away from potentially hostile skies. Continue reading
Aviation Innovation Centre Launched at Goodwood Aerodrome
The launch of the Aviation Innovation Centre at Goodwood Aerodrome provides the UAV industry with a solution to develop, test, trial and showcase emerging technologies. It’s the first of its kind in the UK, coming at a time when the aviation industry is focusing heavily on the development of commercial unmanned technology and with the UK CAA seeing a significant increase in UAV operation approval requests. Continue reading
Aero Concept Systems Decontamination Drone
A Canadian company, Aero Concept Systems Inc., has created the Aero Rover 100-6L decontamination drone, aimed for medium and large venues. Continue reading
FCC Supports 5030-5091 MHz Band Spectrum for UAS
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology has released a report on spectrum usage for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. The report finds that the 5030-5091 MHz band is suitable for such operations and recommends that the Commission begin a rule-making to develop service and licensing rules enabling UAS use of that band. Continue reading