Wing Loong-2 Completes Communication Trials

echnicians conducting pre-flight tests on the Wing Loong-2

The China-developed Wing Loong-2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed the country’s first large UAV-supported emergency communication exercise, announced its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic). Continue reading →

Successful Flight-Test of Decentralised Hybrid Midair Conflict Management System

Ciconia Ltd, an Israeli company specialising in mid-air conflict management systems, recently demonstrated C&CAS (Co-ordination and Collision Avoidance System) its UTM enabling technology ‘live in Harmony’ concept between a Helicopter and a Drone. Continue reading →

maxon Develops Ultra-Efficient UAV Drive with Flybotix

maxon has collaborated with drone startup Flybotix to develop performance-optimized brushless DC motors for a new kind of inspection drone. With the know-how gained from this and other projects, maxon is making inroads into the new UAV market, where the reliability and quality of components are becoming more important. Continue reading →

Fortress UAV Releases New Drone Field Repair Kits

Fortress UAV, a supplier of UAS maintenance and deployment services based in Plano, Texas, is now offering a Drone Field Repair Kit available for public purchase. The Drone Field Repair Kit will serve as a critical emergency option for drone operators who need a quick fix for maintenance while on-site during a drone mission. Continue reading →

US Army Catches ‘Air-Launched Effect’ Drones in Mid-Air

Area-I Altius launching from UH-60 Black Hawk

The US Army for the first time caught and recovered Area-I Altius “air-launched effects” drones in mid-air using a quadcopter during Project Convergence exercises in August and September. Continue reading →