Category Archives: UAV

"VIP Notice – Charleston, SC" – FAASafety.gov

Posted on Monday, 9 October, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Charleston, SCNotice Number: NOTC3234 Notice: Expect VIP movement October 11, 2023 in the vicinity of Charleston, SC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  … Continue reading →

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Remote ID – What to Know

Posted on Friday, 29 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Remote ID – What to Know Connect with FAADroneZone: Facebook  | Twitter We know you have questions about Remote Identification (ID). We’re here to help you figure it out. Do I have to fly with Remote ID? Remote ID applies … Continue reading →

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"VIP Notice – Miami, FL" – FAASafety.gov

Posted on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notice – Miami, FL Notice Number: NOTC3216 Notice: Expect VIP movement September 28, 2023 in the vicinity of Miami, FL. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators … Continue reading →

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VIP Notice – Atlanta, GA

Posted on Monday, 25 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notice – Atlanta, GANotice Number: NOTC3214 Notice: Expect VIP movement September 26, 2023 in the vicinity of Atlanta, GA. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check … Continue reading →

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2nd Special Operations Squadron Awarded RPA Squadron of the Year

Posted on Friday, 22 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

, 2nd SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AWARDED RPA SQUADRON OF THE YEAR SAN DIEGO – 21 September 2023 – The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented the 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI to be Inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame

Posted on Thursday, 21 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE HALL OF FAME San Diego’s Air & Space Museum Will Induct Global UAS Leader on Oct. 21 SAN DIEGO – 20 September 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Continue reading →

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FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months

Posted on Thursday, 14 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could … Continue reading →

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Neal and Linden S. Blue Receive Alison Award from AFA

Posted on Wednesday, 13 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEAL AND LINDEN S. BLUE RECEIVE ALISON AWARD FROM AFA Award Recognizes the Careers of General Atomics’ Leaders SAN DIEGO – 12 September 2023 – During a special event at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Poised to Begin LongShot Flight Testing Phase

Posted on Tuesday, 12 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI Poised to Begin LongShot Flight Testing Phase SAN DIEGO – 11 September 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is poised to begin the flight-testing phase on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) LongShot program. Begun in … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Gainesville/Perry/Live Oak FL

Posted on Friday, 1 September, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Gainesville/Perry/Live Oak FLNotice Number: NOTC3167 VIP Movement Notification Gainesville, Perry and Live Oak FL September 02, 2023 30/10 at each location – SFC-17,999′ Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been … Continue reading →

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Netherlands Increases Order of MQ-9A from GA-ASI

Posted on Tuesday, 22 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

NETHERLANDS INCREASES ORDER OF MQ-9A FROM GA-ASI RNLAF Doubles Order from 4 to 8 Aircraft SAN DIEGO – 21 August 2023 – The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Okaloosa, FL

Posted on Friday, 18 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Okaloosa, FLNotice Number: NOTC3152 FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGGULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATORFLORIDA (GAGCFL) 23-01 (REVISION 1) 22 – 24 AugustOkaloosa, FL The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2023/Aug/GAGCFL_23-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory_(Revision_1).pdf … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Opens New Hangar at FTTC in Grand Forks, ND

Posted on Friday, 11 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI OPENS NEW HANGAR AT FTTC IN GRAND FORKS, ND SAN DIEGO – 10 August 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted a grand opening event on August 9, 2023 to mark the opening of its newest hangar … Continue reading →

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"FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SC"

Posted on Friday, 11 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC3134 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 23-05 13 August Off-The-Coast, SC Centered at 321500N0794500W or the CHS164041 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Advances Ecosystem for Autonomously Operational UCAV

Posted on Thursday, 10 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ADVANCES ECOSYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUSLY OPERATIONAL UCAV Combining Third-Party Autonomy Skills and Government FoX Tablets for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles to Operationalize Manned-Unmanned Teaming SAN DIEGO – 09 August 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) advanced its ability … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation

Posted on Friday, 4 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI MOJAVE STOL UAS COMPLETES FIRST DIRT OPERATION Mojave Demonstrates Takeoff and Landing Versatility on Unimproved Surface SAN DIEGO – 03 August 2023 – On August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings … Continue reading →

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British Army to get counter-drone SMASH smart weapon sights

Posted on Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

British Army to get counter-drone SMASH smart weapon sights (Source Army Technology) SMASH smart-weapon sights for the British Army infantry SA80 A3 assault rifle will arrive this year, providing anti-drone capabilities. By Andrew Salerno-Garthwaite British Army soldiers with SMASH sites … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification- Orlando FL

Posted on Monday, 31 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification- Orlando FLNotice Number: NOTC3115 VIP Movement Notification – Orlando FL August 01, 2023 Orlando FL 3NMR – 2,999′ Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.*Depicted TFR data may not be … Continue reading →

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2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit!

Posted on Monday, 31 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Register today and get the latest on advanced aviation technology and the future of our skies. The FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit are coming to the Baltimore Convention Center August 1-3. The event will be in-person only. This is … Continue reading →

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USMC Completes 20,000 Flight Hours with MUX MALE MQ-9A

Posted on Tuesday, 25 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

USMC COMPLETES 20,000 FLIGHT HOURS WITH MUX MALE MQ-9A SAN DIEGO – 24 July 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on achieving a significant milestone of surpassing 20,000 flight hours with their … Continue reading →

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USAF FLIES WITH ANGRY KITTEN JAMMING POD

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. USAF FLIES WITH ANGRY KITTEN JAMMING POD SAN DIEGO – 20 July 2023 – The U.S. Air Force flew a remotely piloted aircraft equipped with an Angry Kitten® ALQ-167 Electronic Warfare Countermeasure Pod for the … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FL

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FLNotice Number: NOTC3103 VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FL July 21, 2023 3NMR – 2,999′ AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.*Depicted TFR data may not be … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight Hours

Posted on Monday, 17 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI’S UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CROSS 8 MILLION FLIGHT HOURS New MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian® Models Add More Than 4,000 Hours SAN DIEGO – 14 July 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), … Continue reading →

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The 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit

Posted on Monday, 17 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Get the latest on advanced aviation technology and the future of our skies from FAA and other experts. The FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit are coming to the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD August 1-3. This event will … Continue reading →

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Are You Remote ID Ready?

Posted on Friday, 14 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Learn how to be Remote ID ready Beginning September 16, 2023, all drone pilots required to register their drone must operate under the Remote Identification (ID) rule by operating: A Standard Remote ID Drone – a drone produced with built-in … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – New Orleans, LA

Posted on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – New Orleans, LANotice Number: NOTC3067 June 29-30, 2023New Orleans, LA3 NMR – 2,999 FT AGL       Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a … Continue reading →

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"FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING- Off the Coast FL"

Posted on Monday, 26 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING- Off the Coast FLNotice Number: NOTC3063 GPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGCARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR(CSG4) 23-04B28 JuneOff-The-Coast, FL The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2023/Jun/CSG4_23-04B_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Selects ScioTeq to Support Detect and Avoid Program

Posted on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SELECTS SCIOTEQ TO SUPPORT DETECT AND AVOID PROGRAM PARIS – 20 June 2023 – As General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues towards its development goal of earning Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization from the FAA for its internally … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Performs First Flight of New Heavy Fuel Engine for Gray Eagle ER

Posted on Friday, 16 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI PERFORMS FIRST FLIGHT OF NEW HEAVY FUEL ENGINE FOR GRAY EAGLE ER SAN DIEGO – 15 June 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted the first flight of its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine on a Gray … Continue reading →

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3 GA-ASI Engineers Win Awards from AIAA

Posted on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

3 GA-ASI ENGINEERS WIN AWARDS FROM AIAA Leon Alvarez, James McPherson and Terry von Klein Receive AIAA San Diego Section Awards SAN DIEGO – 13 June 2023 – Three senior engineers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) were honored … Continue reading →

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"FAA Announces Chart Data Change for Flights Outside U.S. Airspace"

Posted on Tuesday, 13 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Announces Chart Data Change for Flights Outside U.S. Airspace Notice Number: NOTC3038 Beginning June 15, the enroute chart products will implement ENR_23-01_CN_Foreign_Data_IFR_Charts_Revised.pdf (faa.gov). The FAA is changing how foreign aeronautical data is represented on instrument flight rules enroute charts … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI SeaGuardian Supports Northern Edge 2023

Posted on Thursday, 8 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SEAGUARDIAN® SUPPORTS NORTHERN EDGE 2023 Flights Featured ESM, COMINT, Detect and Avoid, AIS, and Link 16 Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 07 June 2023 – As part of a U.S. Navy contract, an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System from General … Continue reading →

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"VIP Notification – Fayetteville, NC"

Posted on Monday, 5 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notification – Fayetteville, NCNotice Number: NOTC3026 June 09, 2023Fayetteville, NC30/10 NMR – 17, 999′ MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots … Continue reading →

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Upgraded Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS Featured in Demo

Posted on Wednesday, 24 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

UPGRADED GRAY EAGLE EXTENDED RANGE UAS FEATURED IN DEMO GA-ASI Supporting U.S. Army Highlighting MDO Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 23 May 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is supporting a demonstration that began in March and is featuring … Continue reading →

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SeaGuardian Used by USN in Support of Integrated Battle Problem

Posted on Friday, 19 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

SEAGUARDIAN® USED BY USN IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATED BATTLE PROBLEM Series of ASW and MUM-T Exercises Showcase Advantages of UAS SAN DIEGO – 18 May 2023 – In support of the U.S. Navy’s (USN) Integrated Battle Problem 2023 (IBP-23) exercise … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Delivers First New-Build MQ-9A to USMC

Posted on Wednesday, 17 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DELIVERS FIRST NEW-BUILD MQ-9A TO USMC SAN DIEGO – 16 May 2023 – Following delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General … Continue reading →

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SOF Week 2023: ANDURIL SENTRY A CONFIGURABLE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

Posted on Friday, 12 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

With the expanding role of the UAV and SUAV on the battlefield, it’s essential that the defense sector deliver configurable intrusion detection systems effective against land, sea and air threats. To that end ANDRUIL introduced the SENTRY system. Unique to … Continue reading →

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Black Hornet ‘Voice Command’ Demo at SOF Week

Posted on Thursday, 11 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet Nano Drone is currently being used globally by numerous military organizations. In 2022, the UK and Norway shipped $9 million worth of Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet micro drones to Ukraine.  The Black Hornet provides the … Continue reading →

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SOF Week 2023: SCI Technologies Aero Strike Counter UAV

Posted on Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

SCI Technologies is a SANMINA company. I am familiar with SANMINA, who is a global electronics manufacturer, with over $7 Billion in revenues; headquartered in San Jose, CA. With drones playing an increasingly important role on the battlefield, countermeasures development … Continue reading →

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SOF WEEK 2023: AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UAS

Posted on Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UASNew vertical take-off and landing kit expands operational capabilities and streamlines constrained area operations AeroVironment’s Puma VTOL Kit enables rooftop launch and landing (Image: AeroVironment, Inc.) ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023 – AeroVironment, … Continue reading →

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