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Drone Safety Day is April 29th!
Drone Pilots: The FAA’s annual Drone Safety Day is only two days away! Drone Safety Day is April 29th! Join us in celebrating through a collection of local and nationwide events curated to highlight the many safety, societal, and economic … Continue reading
AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System, Built for Heavier Payloads and Longer Distances
AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System, Built for Heavier Payloads and Longer Distances • Next-generation VAPOR 55 delivers more simplified, modular design with performance improvements that optimize user experience • Redesigned for increased levels of … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, All-Electric, UAS, UAV, VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter
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AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance
AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance • Mantis i23 D is a compact, high-performance daytime imaging payload system for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations at an extended range • Features 24X digital … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, ISR, Mantis 123 D, UAS, UAV
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US Army Troops Successfully Complete Live Fire Test of Iron Dome Defense System
US Army troops successfully complete live fire test of Iron Dome Defense System The US Army, in conjunction with the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) took a critical step toward fielding the first of two RAFAEL-made … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged IMDO, Iron Dome, Israeli Missile Defense Organization, U.S. Army, UAS
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GA-ASI News: GA-ASI Prepares ELINT and COMINT Capabilities for RIMPAC Exercise
GA-ASI PREPARES ELINT AND COMINT CAPABILITIES FOR RIMPAC EXERCISE SAN DIEGO – 23 June 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a series of Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Communication Intelligence (COMINT), and Link 16 payload flight test events near … Continue reading
Posted in ISR
Tagged Avenger, General Atomics, Lynx, predator, RIMPAC, SeaGuardian, SkyGuardian, UAS
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AeroVironment Awarded $6.2 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract by United States Marine Corps
Join us at EurosatoryParis, FranceBooth: #B447 AeroVironment Awarded $6.2 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract by United States Marine Corps • Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system delivers immediate tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in day or … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment, Eurosatory 2022, Inc., Puma 3 AE, UAS, United States Marine Corps
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AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and Territorial Forces
Quantix Recon is a powerful, simple-to-use unmanned aircraft system that delivers rapid, automated reconnaissance and hands-free data collection to operators. (Image: AeroVironment, Inc.) AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment, Quantix Recon, UAS, UAV, Ukraine
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Drones Revolutionize Wildland Firefighting
Drones – A Key Piece in Fighting Wildfires Drones and their use for fighting wildfires is a “hot” topic, with more than 6 million acres of forest burned this year. The use of drones for fighting wildfires is a “hot” … Continue reading
You’re In The Know with AUVSI
Our members take advantage of numerous opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow our industry all year long. AUVSI is known for enabling market growth and stimulating innovation with our custom resources that will help you realize your full potential in … Continue reading
Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium
On September 14 – 15, Episode IV of the FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you! We want to connect with YOU — our law enforcement, first responders and public safety partners and colleagues, on the critical and exciting developments … Continue reading
Posted in FAA, UAV
Tagged FAA, FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, UAS
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FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition
UAS thought leaders are supporting the FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition to drive the future of integration and advanced operations. Don’t miss the last chance of 2021 to become a Partner with the FAA and AUVSI. Opportunities are … Continue reading
AeroVironment Selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for $22 Million Beyond Line of Sight ISR Services Award Under Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems IV
AeroVironment Selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for $22 Million Beyond Line of Sight ISR Services Award Under Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems IV Program • First award for satellite communications-enabled beyond line of sight (BLOS) on competitive Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, ISR, Jump 20, U.S. Special Operations Command, UAS, VTQL
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AFRL’s THOR hammers drones in new video animation
Shown is an artist rendering of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR. THOR is a portable counter-UAS system, capable of destroying swarms of drones at speed-of-light, at long range, in its base defense mission. (Air … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Force Research Laboratory, ThOR, U.S. Air Force, UAS
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LAST CHANCE for autonomy insights
As you try to navigate constantly changing market conditions, many events raise more questions than they answer. We’re breaking that cycle with a focused look at tactical decisions you can make now to get your business on the path to … Continue reading
Posted in UAV
Tagged AUVSI, AV, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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The future of commercial drone operations looks bright!
Attend the FAA UAS Symposium and follow theCommercial Drone Operations Track The FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you this summer through two remote episodes: June 9-10 and September 14-15. We want to connect with YOU, commercial drone operators, on … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar: 2021 FAA UAS Symposium
Mark Your Calendar: 2021 FAA UAS Symposium The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host Episodes III and IV of the virtual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. … Continue reading
Become an FAA Service Supplier of LAANC!
Become an FAA Service Supplier of LAANC! Could your organization help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) develop the technological infrastructure required to support and accelerate drone integration? Now’s your chance to be at the forefront of an emerging technology that … Continue reading
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Tagged FAA, LAANC, UAS, UAS Traffic Management System
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AeroVironment Introduces Extended Range Antenna (ERA), Expanding UAS Command and Control up to 40 Kilometers in a Lightweight, Portable Form Factor
AeroVironment Introduces Extended Range Antenna (ERA), Expanding UAS Command and Control up to 40 Kilometers in a Lightweight, Portable Form Factor Cost-effective optional antenna array kit designed to integrate seamlessly with AeroVironment’s standard RF head antenna Provides operators 100 percent … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, UAV
Tagged AeroVironment, Command and Control, ERA, extended rabge antenna, UAS
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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
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Tagged AeroVironment, bungee launch, Puma, UAS
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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
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AirMap And Honeywell Develop Cost-Effective Tracking Solution For Drones
The Easy-to-Use Hardware Device Enables 4G and Satellite Connectivity to UTM System for Unmanned Aircraft MADRID, March 12, 2019 World ATM Congress — Today, AirMap, the leading global airspace management platform for drones, and Honeywell announced the development of a … Continue reading
NTOA Announces Open Registration for its Policing and Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Seminar
A discussion on how law enforcement agencies should respond to incidents involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will be held in Tallahassee, Florida, on July 21, 2017. Doylestown, Pa. (April 2017) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is proud to … Continue reading
FAA Expands Restricted Air Space for UAS Operations
The use of UAS is expanding exponentially and some of our readers have begun to incorporate the use of UAS for tactical operations training or aerial filming of training sessions. You need to be aware of your airspace at any … Continue reading
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Tagged airspace, FAA, restrictions, UAS
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SOFIC 2016 – INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO THE COMMERCIAL sUAS THREAT
The proliferation of hobby and commercial sUAS represents a significant threat to commercial aviation and domestic critical infrastructure. DHS, FAA and DOD are the principal drivers behind the recent Draconian restrictions placed on commercial and hobby sUAS flight. The Federal … Continue reading
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Tagged Battelle, DHS, DOD, Drone Defender, drones, UAS, UAV
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NOTICE TO DRONE OWNERS
A number of our readers may operate drones as a tool while conducting training, videography or both. It’s important that you understand and comply with FAA rules and regulation. There are a number of regulations in place. First you can … Continue reading
Finmeccanica SPYBALL-B and ASIO-B micro and mini UAVs
ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs are two very cool little UAS from Italian Manufacturer Finmeccanica. Since completion of development and testing these micro and mini UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, and are now headed to the Italian Army for … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, ISR, Soldier Systems
Tagged ASIO, Finmeccanica, SELEX, SPYBALL, UAS, UAV
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – AeroVironment Raven® UAS
When I first started talking about the UAS and UAV systems, I alluded to the fact that these devices are increasingly becoming and extension of the soldier operator and as important as anything else in his array of tools. My assertion is proving to be … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroVironment, IR, portable, Raven, surveillance, UAS, UAV
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SELEX Galileo Puts The Lead In UAS System Integration and Control With skyISTAR…
When you think of budget dollars and the allocation thereof, into the forseeable future, look to ISR. And the UAS will be the workhorse at all levels with specific focus on the man packable platforms. At this years DSEi, SELEX Galileo announced ISTAR an open … Continue reading
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