The latest UAS / UAV news for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Articles on commercial UAV, tactical drones and unmanned aerial systems, product launches and technological advances in UAV design and manufacture
Zephyr, Airbus’ leading HAPS (high-altitude pseudo-satellite) technology platform will provide low-latency connectivity services from the stratosphere for telecommunications and Earth observation applications
The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies project (APFIT) involves procurement of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems with the aim of delivering war-winning capabilities to the warfighter
Soaring Eagle Technologies, using Iris Automation’s advanced Detect and Avoid system Casia, has been approved for a BVLOS waiver to inspect up to 27 linear miles of commercial infrastructure
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will supply the U.S. Marine Corps with 8 MQ-9A Extended Range Unmanned Aerial Systems later this winter to facilitate fleet standup in late summer 2023
The U.S. Airforce has recently completed of a successful series of flights with two production XQ-58A Valkyrie tactical UAVs by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
The company plans to donate the use of equipment, staffing and expertise to support local first responders, NGOs and government agencies in natural disaster and humanitarian crisis situations
The company has received capital increase that will enable it to develop and consolidate the strategic plan, develop new products, and increase its production capacity
The US Air Force Research Laboratory Small Business Technology Transfer Research Phase 1 contract will focus on initial feasibility studies to adapt Target Arm’s autonomous drone system for package delivery into space
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 aircraft’s main task is to identify vessels and activities of interest at a much greater range than normal, thereby extending the ship’s situational awareness
Applied Aeronautics and Cambium will develop drones that feature benefits including protection against laser attack, sustained heat and fire, as well as flexible launch and recovery systems and rapid in-field deployment
Integrating Iris Automation’s Casia Detect and Avoid (DAA) system with Sagetech’s MXS ADS-B transponder via its ACAS X sensor fusion and collision avoidance module provides a complete DAA air risk mitigation solution
Volatus Aerospace is offering full-service financing options with terms from 24 to 60 months to make it easier for clients to invest in higher value assets and solutions
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