Electronic Sub-Systems
Kansas State University at Salina's unmanned aircraft programme is the first to use the XPS-TR transponder developed by Sagetech Corporation, which has shattered size records with a footprint smaller than that of a standard business card. The Sagetech transponder is special because it can fit easily on
Business
WinterGreen Research announces that it has a new study on homeland security unmanned aircraft systems . Markets valued at $84 million in 2010 are forecast to reach $2.3 billion dollars, worldwide by 2017. The 2011 study has 672 pages and 216 tables and figures. Homeland_UAS_Abstract.pdf Worldwide markets
Military
The US Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., a $335,504,000 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract on February 28th. The award provides for the purchase of system hardware applicable to the Extended Range Multi-Purpose Unmanned Aircraft System. Work will be performed in Poway, Calif., with an
Military
A new contender has emerged for Finland’s Ministry of Defence requirement for up to 45 UAS that we reported in January. Avartek, a Finnish aerial target manufacturer, has teamed up with Innocon (Israel) to offer the Micro Falcon under the name AT-11. The surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
Business
UAS has been the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry this decade, according to a report just issued by the Teal Group. The 2011 market study estimates that UAS spending will almost double over the next decade from current worldwide UAS expenditures of $5.9 billion annually
Military
The UK Ministry of Defence issued a contract notification last month, with an estimated value of between £10 million ($16.4 million) and £20 million, for a Nano UAS to be deployed urgently in Afghanistan. System Requirements: * Rotary-wing * Total weight of no more than 200g (7oz) * Equipment should weigh
Military
The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center have issued an RFI on behalf of the U.S. Army to obtain information to serve as a market survey to aid in research associated with the development of a SDDL designed to
Military
The Indian Air Force has issued a request for information for a small-sized vertical take-off and landing UAS. The requirement is for a battery- or fuel-operated UAS that weighs less than 10kg (22lb) and has an endurance of over 60min. It will be required to perform intelligence,
The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority make clear their definition of a UAS Operator, and simplfy the process for obtaining a licence. "You are a UAS Operator if you conduct air work - this includes commercial tasks (hire and reward), demonstrations, training, R&D, flying for company internal
Targets
Adcom Systems in the UAE has unveiled a new unmanned aerial target, known as the Yabhon-GRN. The design features a forward swept wing design and has a turbine engine fitted inside the rear fuselage and fed through a dorsal intake. The project took 5 years to develop and claims
Data Links & Communications
AdaCore, provider of tools and expertise for mission-critical, safety-critical, and security-critical software development, announced yesterday that EADS CASA is using the GNAT Pro High-Integrity Edition to implement the data exchange and air-to-ground data links systems for the nEUROn Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator.
Testing
UAV Factory in Latvia has announced that it has upgraded the options for the Penguin B small UAS, extending its range and capabilities. With a new on-board generator system, the Penguin B can now constantly supply 80W of dual-voltage power to payloads. The company has also developed a