Filmmakers and drone pilots, Jay Christensen and Anthony Jaska of Rally Studios, created this 90-second-long video to showcase their skills flying a drone seamlessly through the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in Minnesota, USA. Continue reading
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World’s Largest Plane : the An-225 Mriya
The Energia-Buran was the most expensive and ambitious Soviet space project in history. As the Soviet Union’s answer to the US Space Shuttle, the rival reusable launch system was designed to match any potential strategic advantage offered by the Space Shuttle. But the Soviets had a unique challenge on their hands. Continue reading
US Army Controls Gray Eagle ER from a Laptop
On Jan. 28, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) and the U.S. Army conducted the first production Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) flights of a Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System using Scalable Command & Control (SC2) software developed by GA-ASI and installed on an Army-owned laptop computer. Continue reading
Citadel Defense Releases TAK-based Drone Security Platform
Citadel Defense teamed with Syzygy Integration to develop a custom counter drone application for the Department of Defense and federal government agencies. The application accelerates situational awareness and coordinated responses to uncooperative drone activity around critical infrastructure, National Special Security Events (NSSE), military bases, and the border. Continue reading
Australia to Trial Automated Airspace Approvals
Acting director of aviation safety Graeme Crawford and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) branch manager Luke Gumley have announced several new initiatives that Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA )will deliver to help ensure the safe integration of RPAS into Australian skies. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Introduces NextGen Multi-Sensor Payload
Elbit Systems unveils the next generation of its Advanced Multi-Sensor Payload System (AMPS NG), adding Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) technology to the existing day CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) TV sensors, and a unique highly capable dual FLIR sensor design. Continue reading
Honeywell Develops Power Source for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
Honeywell announced that it is developing a power source for hybrid-electric aircraft, planned for demonstration later this year. Continue reading
FAA and Choctaw Nation Team on Drone Cargo Study
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with the Choctaw Nation to study how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can best transport cargo, including parcels, at lower altitudes. Continue reading