Commercial
Vodafone has conducted a 4G drone pilot at the BCN Drone Center in Moià near Barcelona,with the aim of defining a model of aerial coverage that allows the massive use of drones beyond the line of sight in a safe environment. This pilot makes it possible to ensure that
Military
Pakistan has introduced to the world its indigenously built multi-role drone to the world during the ongoing Defence Exhibition IDEAS 2018 in Karachi. According to Geo News, Vice Chief Of Naval Staff Kaleem Shaukat inaugurated the launching ceremony of the unmanned aircraft called "Burraq". Built by Global
First Responders
ALTI UAS has launched a Search and Rescue version of the ALTI Transition VTOL UAV. This comes after some of the worst fires in South African history recently swept through the area. The ALTI Transition SAR ‘Orange’ is a specific version of the ALTI Transition designed for search and rescue
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) received a Special Airworthiness Certification in the Experimental Category from the FAA for its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft. The company-owned Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) – registered as N191FP and known as YBC02 – joins the first SkyGuardian in support of the MQ-9B
Commercial
Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security, but safety and privacy concerns mean the initiative may hit turbulence. Companies have already started testing the devices for commercial use, mainly in an area of over
VTOL
Mobile Recon Systems has announced a new unmanned multi-rotor air vehicle (UAV) capable of lifting more than its own weight. This model, called “Dauntless”, is designed to set new records for what multi-rotor UAVs can carry. At 78 pounds, the Dauntless has easily lifted an additional payload of
Regulations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Jay Merkle, Deputy Vice President for the FAA Air Traffic Organization’s Program Management Office, will become the new head of UAS Integration. The appointment is effective Dec. 9, and both executives will report to FAA Associate
Troops in Russia’s Western Military District will be reinforced with Orlan-10 multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems by the end of the year, the District’s press office reported."Five Orlan-10 multifunctional drones will become operational in the units of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Western
Business
Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), was awarded the coveted maritime surveillance service provision contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS was selected based on its impressive service record in the maritime domain, as well
Control Stations
A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used for the first time on October 4 to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft
Electronic Sub-Systems
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the nation had extended the range on its drone-carried jammers to 100 km, or over 60 miles. Drones as a platform for, and not just the target of, electronic warfare means that the sight of a flying robot overhead could signal incoming strikes
Business
Neva Aerospace has established a dedicated subsidiary company and consortium member to focus on ongoing R&D, testing and OEM production of its revolutionary turbo-fans for electric aircraft and commercial UAVs. With a permanent base at Angers Loire airport, European Sustainable Propulsion SAS (ESP) will work closely with