A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in partnership with a Canadian company. The drone will be fitted with a specialised sensor and computer vision system that can monitor temperature, heart and respiratory rates,
Training
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has installed a new Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) at its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The aircraft flight simulator, produced by CAE, will be used to train operators of MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft. GA-ASI offers a range
Training
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has installed a new Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) at its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The aircraft flight simulator, produced by CAE, will be used to train operators of MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft. GA-ASI offers a range
Business
TEOCO, a provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, has announced that it has been selected by Australian telecommunications company Telstra to assist with the development of its UAV strategy. Telstra will use TEOCO’s AirborneRF solution to assess the
Business
TEOCO, a provider of analytics, assurance and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, has announced that it has been selected by Australian telecommunications company Telstra to assist with the development of its UAV strategy. Telstra will use TEOCO’s AirborneRF solution to assess the
Commercial
Swoop Aero has become the first drone logistics company globally to operate a fleet of aircraft from outside the country of operation. This capability was deployed in order to support the Malawian national government’s health system as they commence their response to the current pandemic. With the backing of
Transport
Swoop Aero has become the first drone logistics company globally to operate a fleet of aircraft from outside the country of operation. This capability was deployed in order to support the Malawian national government’s health system as they commence their response to the current pandemic. With the backing of
C-UAS
Liteye Systems, Inc. has announced the receipt of an add-on specialty production order for $3 M. The contract will ensure delivery of hardware for US Government urgent requirements during this unprecedented time dealing with COVID-19. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Sector by the Department
Business
Liteye Systems, Inc. has announced the receipt of an add-on specialty production order for $3 M. The contract will ensure delivery of hardware for US Government urgent requirements during this unprecedented time dealing with COVID-19. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Sector by the Department
Military
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the Air National Guard have signed a contract for GA-ASI to supply its Detect and Avoid System for one MQ-9 Block 1 and one MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft. “Our Detect and Avoid System has been extensively tested and not only meets, but
Military
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the Air National Guard have signed a contract for GA-ASI to supply its Detect and Avoid System for one MQ-9 Block 1 and one MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft. “Our Detect and Avoid System has been extensively tested and not only meets, but
Military
The U.S. Marine Corps is planning to change its aviation community significantly as part of a long-range effort to align its force structure more with the National Defense Strategy, including doubling the number of unmanned aerial system (UAS) squadrons and deactivating three rotary-wing squadrons. In a March 23 release,