Business
U.S. SOCOM (Special Operations Command) has ordered a new version of the CQ-10 cargo delivery UAV. This model (CQ-10B) operates like a helicopter while the original CA-10A used a parafoil.Also called the SnowGoose (it was developed by a Canadian firm, MMIST) this UAV doesn'
Military
Georgia has presented a new unmanned attack and reconnaissance helicopter produced by the state research and development centre Delta. The new helicopter is on a display now for the first time on Roses Square in Tbilisi, in connection with the Independence Day celebration on May 26. Delta, which was established
Accidents
Ukraine's security service has presented what it says is a Russian drone which was shot down in east Ukraine. Officials say the drone was brought down on the night of the 20th of May near the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region and bears several distinguishing marks
Accidents
No charges have been filed after two people were hit by a drone flying over a Memorial Day parade near Salem. Witnesses tell police a man was flying the drone over the Marblehead Memorial Day parade Monday when it struck the side of a building. They say the drone then
Military
China tried to electronically jam U.S. drone flights over the South China Sea in a bid to thwart spying on disputed island military construction, U.S. officials said. Global Hawk long-range surveillance drones were targeted by the jamming in at least one incident near the disputed Spratly Islands,
Xcel Energy inspects more than 320,000 miles of electricity and natural gas infrastructure to ensure the safety and reliability of its energy system. Now with approval of the Federal Aviation Administration, Xcel Energy will be able to more efficiently, effectively and safely monitor its systems using drone technology. The
Events
The Kalashnikov Concern is presenting its new unmanned aerial vehicles and landing boats at the Integrated Safety & Security Exhibition (ISSE-2015) in Moscow, announcing that it is has begun investing in dual capability and paramilitary products. “As part of the 2020 development strategy, Kalashnikov Concern is expanding its abilities
Regulations
The business aviation community had a chance to discuss its concerns over the likelihood of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) flying in civil airspace during a conference session at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition last week. Devising rules that ensure safety while impeding neither progress nor prosperity is
Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration has made it simpler for the six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites to conduct research by giving them “blanket” authorizations to fly public aircraft operations throughout the National Airspace System at or below 200 feet. The FAA expects this improved access for the test sites
The commander of the Ukrainian Aerorozvidka unit, Natan Chazin, explains the the importance of a Russian drone his unit shot down this month. Chazin explains that the recovery of the the Israeli-made drone, called the Searcher 2, lasted two days as Ukrainian troops battled to reach the wreckage, saying
Regulations
The US Department of Justice has issued agency-wide policy guidance on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that sets standards of use and management controls of UAS by the department and its components. UAS are used at times by law enforcement agencies as cost-effective, efficient and potentially
Accidents
After a low flying drone crashed into the windscreen of a car on the Autobahn outside Bochum, police announced last Thursday they are looking for witnesses. A man driving along the motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia on Sunday got the fright of his life when a 40cm wide drone smashed