Testing
The most intense use of the US Federal Aviation Administration's NextGen Integration and Evaluation Capability (NIEC) to date has been by the UAS community, both within the FAA and the broader government and industry community. The NIEC was created so that neither next-generation air transport system'
Commercial
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Certificate of Authorization (COA) to Mississippi State University for Stark Aerospace to fly the Heron UAS from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTRA) in Columbus, Mississippi . Mississippi State University (MSU) is the public sponsor of the COA which specifically allows for the flight of
Business
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH, an approved and certified MRO company, to offer the Predator B UAS to meet the surveillance needs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has established
Propulsion
LaserMotive will be showcasing examples of its wireless power system for unmanned aircraft, including models of electric helicopters and aircraft, at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing Exhibition April 26-29 in Orlando, Florida. LaserMotive is an independent R&D company specializing in laser power beaming and winner of
Commercial
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will use its two small unmanned Manta aircraft to sniff for black carbon, an agent formed through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuel, and biomass, in the Arctic. The unmanned aircraft are outfitted with sensors to sample the air over the ice
Business
Rockwell Collins' Athena family of flight control and navigation systems exceeded 1 million flight hours on several UAS performing surveillance operations primarily in the Middle East. This fact emerged out of the company’s quarterly report, which also announced a sales increase of $81 million, or 7%, to $1.
Business
Northrop Grumman Corporation reported that first quarter 2011 earnings from continuing operations increased to $496 million, from $410 million in the first quarter of 2010. Details for the Aerospace Systems division : Aerospace Systems ($ millions) First Quarter 2011 2010 % Change Sales $ 2,736 $ 2,696 1.5% Operating income
Military
Raytheon has tested a new warhead for its Small Tactical Munition, a new weapon specifically designed to be employed from UAS. STM is a 13-pound guided munition that is approximately 2 feet long, making it the smallest air-launched weapon in the Raytheon portfolio. The 13-pound STM is
Business
Position Partners, the Australian Distributor of the Gatewing X100 will be showcasing the system at Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Hunter Valley from 23rd May to 3rd June. Here is the pitch: The Gatewing X100 allows you to map what you need, when you need it. With its lightweight, compact yet
Military
The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre of the UK Ministry of Defence issued a Joint Doctrine Note 2/11 on 'The UK Approach to Unmanned Aircraft Systems' which calls for a more coordinated approach to the UK’s acquisition and implementation programme. “A lack of unity of joint
Events
The International Institute for Strategic Studies held a panel discussion on the role of UAS in combat and in intelligence operations. The video lasts 1 Hour 37 Minutes. Taking part in the panel were: * Colonel Dean Bushey, Deputy Director, US Air Force Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Centre for Excellence * Lieutenant
Commercial
Essex Police Force in the UK invested £20,000 in a UAS, but has put the aircraft up for sale without it ever being used. The plan was announced in 2009 and it was hoped the aircraft would be used to survey major events, such as the V Festival, as