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FAA Moving Forward to Enable Safe Integration of Drones
WASHINGTON – The FAA published airworthiness criteria for the proposed certification of 10 different Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones as special class aircraft. This is a crucial step to enabling more complex drone operations beyond what is allowed under … Continue reading
DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR DJI MAVIC MINI DRONE?
Drones are in vogue and this Christmas shopping season is no different. One of the top sellers for 2020 is projected to be DJI Mavic Mini and Mavic Mini 2. The performance of these tiny drones is just short of … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 CFR, DJI, FAA, Mavic Mini, Mavic Mini 2, part 107, registration
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Viasat, AeroVironment Team to Develop Enhanced Type 1 Encrypted Communications Capabilities for U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems
CARLSBAD, Calif. and SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced they will collaborate on a contract awarded … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Type 1 Encrypted Communications, U.S. Army, Viasat
AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment Secures $8.4 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract Award for U.S. Ally
AeroVironment Secures $8.4 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract Award for U.S. Ally Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system delivers immediate tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in maritime and land operations Customer … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment Inc. Puma 3 AE, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
AeroVironment Successfully Completes Sunglider Solar HAPS Stratospheric Test Flight, Surpassing 60,000 Feet Altitude and Demonstrating Broadband Mobile Connectivity
AeroVironment issued the following press release: AeroVironment Successfully Completes Sunglider Solar HAPS Stratospheric Test Flight, Surpassing 60,000 Feet Altitude and Demonstrating Broadband Mobile Connectivity Sunglider reaches stratospheric altitude in 20-hour test flight Successfully demonstrates broadband mobile communication on consumer smartphones, … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Broadband Mobile Connectivity, HAPS Stratospheric, solar, Sunglider
HENSOLDT receives Xpeller order from South America
The Xpeller variants now procured consist of a customer-optimized combination of EO/IR sensor technology, radar, RF detection as well as jamming as a countermeasure to defend against intruding drones. (Photo: HENSOLDT.) Taufkirchen, Germany, 06 October 2020 – In recent years, … Continue reading
Posted in Countermeasures, UAV
Tagged drone defense, Hensoldt, Xpeller
AeroVironment Teams with Robotic Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance Support
AeroVironment’s all-electric VAPOR® 55 helicopter unmanned aircraft system (Photo: AeroVironment) SIMI VALLEY, Calif. and CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2020 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced a teaming agreement with Robotic Skies, a … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment Inc., Robotic Skies, Vapor 55
The FAA launched a podcast!
Meet The Air Up There, a podcast for people who are curious about aviation Meet The Air Up There, a Podcast for People Who Are Curious About Aviation It’s no secret that we at the Federal Aviation Administration think aviation … Continue reading
AeroVironment Expands Capabilities of its Puma UAS Product Line with New Smart 2500 Battery and Bungee Launch System
New Puma Smart 2500 Battery extends Puma LE’s flight time by nearly 20 percent with up to 6.5 hours of endurance, delivering longer time on station, greater range, and maximizing its multi-mission capabilities Now compatible with Puma 2 AE, Puma … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, bungee launch, Puma, UAS
SpearUAV Unveils Ninox – a Unique Encapsulated Drone System for Instant ISTAR Capabilities
Immediately launched and intuitively operated, the encapsulated drone system provides an on-demand, on-the-move, instant drone intelligence capability for ground, air and naval forces 6 August 2020, SpearUAV – an innovative company that develops and supplies unique UAS solutions for defense … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged Encapsulated Drone System, Ninox, SPER, UAV
INDRA SUCCESSFULLY TESTS ITS OPTIONALLY PILOTED VEHICLE TARGUS IN A PIONEER FLIGHT
· Indra will subject this advanced drone to a battery of tests in the non-segregated airspace · After the aircraft takes off, the ground control station operates all systems and sensors · Indra reaches one of the key milestones of … Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment Receives $21 Million Initial Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Previously Awarded U.S. Army Contract with Potential $55 Million Total Value
AeroVironment Receives $21 Million Initial Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Previously Awarded U.S. Army Contract with Potential $55 Million Total Value Contract option for Army Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Flight Control Systems (FCS) domain includes avionics … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Raven
ECA Group selects UAV SKELDAR V-200 for the Belgium-Royal Dutch Navies program
ECA Group awarded UMS SKELDAR a procurement contract to supply the UAV SKELDAR V-200 as part of the naval mine countermeasures capability replacement, a program led by Belgium Naval & Robotics – a consortium including Naval Group and ECA Group … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged Belgium-Royal Dutch Navies, ECA Group, SKELDAR V-200
Drone technology leaders, experts and geeks! Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium!
What’s now and what’s next on drone technology?Find out at the FAA UAS Symposium Are you in the drone business or simply have a passion for flying drones? The 5th Annual FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you this summer … Continue reading
AeroVironment Receives $9.8 Million Raven and Puma 3 AE Awards from NATO Support and Procurement Agency under Multi-Year Contract with $80 million Potential Value
Three-year base contract includes option for an additional two years of logistical support, spares and repair services for existing fleet of Raven, Wasp and Puma tactical unmanned aircraft systems AeroVironment’s family of tactical UAS allows customers to use the same … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, NATO, Puma 3, Raven
AeroVironment Unveils Quantix™ Recon, Fully-Automated Hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing Unmanned Aircraft System for Defense Applications
• Quantix Recon delivers on-demand, georeferenced aerial imagery, providing quick visibility for on-site mission planning and verification • Fully-Automated, hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design and radio frequency silent mode enable aircraft to conduct missions undetected • Powerful … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment, Quantix, Recon
HENSOLDT secures Remembrance Day in The Netherlands
One part of the system, consisting of two SMS-D which comprises of a Spexer 360 radar, daylight and thermal cameras, one Spexer 500, two Skyscan 7x and one Jammer. On location, these various sensors where distributed between two buildings approximately … Continue reading
Remote ID Cohort Information
Remote ID Cohort Information Thanks for the questions we received after yesterday’s press release on the Remote ID Cohort. To clarify, the Cohort is not part of the decision-making process for the proposed Remote ID rule final rule. The Cohort … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Technology Partners for Remote ID Development
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the eight companies that will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), … Continue reading
Israeli MOD orders RAFAEL’s Spike FireFly loitering munition for IDF ground forces
FIREFLY is designed for the dismounted infantry for engagement of targets behind cover TEL AVIV, May 4, 2020 – Israel’s MOD has placed an order for RAFAEL’s SPIKE FireFly (known in the IDF as “MAOZ”) loitering munition. Jointly developed by … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, UAV
Tagged Rafael, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, SPIKE FIREFLY
Ohio’s Plans for UAM, Air Force Fly-off & more..
Presented by King Aerospace Ohio’s Plans for UAM, Air Force Fly-off & more..With the COVID-19 virus on everyone’s mind, and the World ATM Congress in Madrid cancelled, organizers of other upcoming UAM events have not indicated to me any changes … Continue reading
There are just five days left to comment on the FAA’s Remote ID NPRM
If you are a drone pilot or operator you have just five day to tell the FAA how concerned you are about the Remote ID Regs. being proposed. For assistance in commenting on the proposed remote ID regulations click here. … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged DJI, Drone-to-Phone
Major General Gainey joins Counter UAS Summit
Last month it was announced that Major General Sean Gainey, Deputy Director for Force Protection, J-8 Director will be leading a new 60-person team for the Defense Department to develop new methods to counter drone strikes, which are increasing on … Continue reading
Posted in CBRN, UAV
Tagged Counter UAS Winter Summit, Major General Sean Gainey
First Vertically Integrated, End-to-End UAS Manufacturer Launches
CP Aeronautics Offers American Built Combat Proven Unmanned Aerial Systems for Defense, Homeland Security, and Civil Applications San Diego, Calif. – CP Technologies today launches a new division, CP Aeronautics, to provide integrated turnkey solutions based on unmanned aerial systems … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged Aerostar Tactical, CP Aeronautics, Dominator XP, Orbiter 2, Orbiter 3, Orbiter 4, Pegasus 120
Grand Sky Flying High as it Celebrates Five Years
America’s commercial UAS proving ground provides unmatched industry capabilities and creates dramatic economic impact to Red River Valley GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Sky Development Company, LLC (Grand Sky), the nation’s first commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) testing and training … Continue reading
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Tagged GRAND FORKS, Grand Sky Development Company, UAS, UAV
RAFAEL’s Drone Dome intercepts multiple maneuvering targets with LASER technology
The system achieved 100% success in all test scenarios TEL AVIV, February 12, 2020 – In a recent demo conducted in Israel, RAFAEL’s Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill LASER … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged DRONE DOME, Rafael
HENSOLDT and MyDefence receive order for a mobile integrated counter-UAS system by a Southeast Asian customer related to homeland security
Singapore, 11 February 2020 – At Singapore Air Show, HENSOLDT and MyDefence announced their cooperation on a delivery of a counter-UAS system for an unnamed Southeast Asian customer. The system will be integrated into anti-drone vehicles to monitor the … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged counter-UAS, Hensoldt, MyDefence
RAFAEL Unveils: MicroLite
Compact, lightweight Airborne EO/IR system for Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance The new system will be displayed at the Singapore Air show on the Aeronautics Orbiter-4 UAV at RAFAEL’s booth TEL AVIV, February 10, 2020 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. … Continue reading
The counter-UAV Suite Xpeller, the ISR/MPR Radar PrecISR, the Airborne Missile Protection Suite AMPS, Kalaetron and the Passive Radar TwInvis are among HENSOLDT’s main exhibits at DEFEXPO 2020.
Lucknow, India, 4 February 2020 – One of HENSOLDT’s core competence lies in recognizing threats and protecting end users from them. At DEFEXPO 2020 in Lucknow, HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor solutions for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations … Continue reading
The new Hercules 10 v1.7 is here.
Introduces the new Discover the new Hercules 10 v1.7 Our Hercules 10 is getting new features that make it more reliable and compact. New flight controller CUBE – Pixhawk 2.1 with 3 IMU for improved redundancy and reliability. Ultra compact: … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged Drone Volt, Hercules 10
INDRA, SIXTEMA, AND ADANTIA TEST THE FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL DRONE THAT PROTECTS RIVERS AND COASTAL AREAS, AS PART OF THE UAVS INITIATIVE
The UAV, which collects samples and analyzes water quality in real time, will be ready for launch onto the market this year It is a drone with a maximum take-off weight of 25 kilograms, easy to use and transport, which … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged ADANTIA, INDRA, SIXTEMA, UAVS INITIATIVE
The Federal Aviation Administration has been busy
It’s been a busy week, at least for me. I’ve been digesting the changes that the FAA is implementing. I’m still working my way through 14 CFR Parts 1, 47, 48, 89, 91, and 107, Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit, UAV
Tagged airman testing, drone, FAA, identification
AeroVironment Awarded $12 Million Support Contract from Major Middle Eastern Ally
Contract includes support, spares and repair services for existing fleet of Puma and Raven tactical unmanned aircraft systems More than 45 allied governments deploy systems from AeroVironment’s innovative family of tactical UAS SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironmen, Puma, Raven
DRONE VOLT will exhibit at Milipol 2019
DRONE VOLT will exhibit at Milipol, the leading event for Safety and Homeland Security from the 19thto the 22ndof November 2019. Come and meet us booth : F179 HALL 5 GET YOUR FREE INVITATION More Info: + 33 (0)1 … Continue reading
Posted in MILIPOL 2019, UAV
Tagged Drone Volt, MILIPOL
AeroVironment Wins U.S. Army Contract Valued at Up to $55 Million for Radio Frequency Modifications to Raven® B Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Potential contract options total as much as $55 million; initial base delivery order is $862,488 Hand-launched AeroVironment Raven is the most widely used military unmanned aircraft system in the world SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 13, 2019 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Raven B
SKYLOCK ANTI DRONE SYSTEMS DEVELOPS GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATION : “DRONE AGAINST DRONE” DRONELOCK SYSTEM
SKYLOCK, part of the Avnon Group, announced today, 20th November at Milipol Paris, where they were chosen as one of the top contenders for Milipol’s new innovation award, that they have developed a unique system to intercept hostile drones. … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged ANTI DRONE SYSTEMS, DRONELOCK SYSTEM, SKYLOCK
HAPSMobile Successfully Completes Second HAWK30 Solar HAPS Test Flight
HAPSMobile Inc. (“HAPSMobile”), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO:9434) and minority-owned by AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), today announced the second successful test flight of the HAWK30 solar-powered high-altitude platform system (HAPS) that took place on October 23, 2019 (PT) … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, HAPS, HAPSMobile Inc, HAWK30, SoftBank Corp
For the first time at MILIPOL Paris, RAFAEL will exhibit the Drone Dome counter-drone system and the FIREFLY Tactical Loitering Weapon System
November 4, 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at MILIPOL PARIS 2019, 19-21 November and presenting a comprehensive suite of solutions for Border, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Energy Facilities, Sea Ports, Coastline and Offshore Protection with … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged DRONE DOME, Firefly, MILIPOL, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Southeast Asian Military Customer Awards AeroVironment $6.4 Million Raven Tactical UAS Follow-On Contract Award
New order expands customer’s fleet of Raven systems Raven is the most widely used military unmanned aircraft system in the world AeroVironment’s Family of Tactical UAS are deployed by more than 45 allied governments SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 4, … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Raven
Falco Xplorer: persistent, multi-sensor strategic surveillance
Falco Xplorer is the largest drone aircraft Leonardo has ever produced.Flying for up to 24h with 350kg of payload, the aircraft is an affordable and potent option for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Previous Falco variants have been chosen … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged Falco Xplorer, Leonardo
