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Heron MK II
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil the HERON MK II, a Multi Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), at the upcoming Singapore Airshow. The HERON MK II is an updated model of the HERON UAV, which is used by the Israeli Air Force and is operational with over 20 other organizations worldwide. Continue reading
Skyfront, a provider of hybrid-electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Silvus Technologies, a provider of Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) communications, have announced a partnership that combines Skyfront’s five-hour endurance Perimeter UAV with Silvus’ high-power StreamCaster radios. Continue reading
Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has partnered with DroneResponders, the world’s fastest growing nonprofit program supporting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – commonly referred to as “drones” – by public safety and emergency services professionals. Continue reading
With amenities like piano lounges, dining rooms and private staterooms, airships were a luxurious and relaxed way to travel the world. 80 years ago, airships like the Hindenburg were more like flying cruise ships than conventional aircraft. Continue reading
Kenneth Geyer, CEO of Liteye and Graham Beall, MD of Chess Technologies sign Strategic Alliance
Liteye Systems, Inc. (USA) and Chess Dynamics (UK), a Cohort plc company, have announced the signing of a new strategic alliance agreement between the two companies. Continue reading
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt
The U.S. Interior Department is grounding its fleet of about 800 Chinese-made drones but will allow their use for emergency situations, the department said on Wednesday.
U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt issued an order affirming a temporary cessation of non-emergency operations adopted in October as it ensures “cybersecurity, technology and domestic production concerns are adequately addressed,” the department said. Continue reading
XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator during a 2019 flight
The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with partner Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., completed the successful fourth flight test of the XQ-58A Valkyrie low-cost unmanned air vehicle demonstrator Jan. 23, 2020, at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. Continue reading