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UMS SKELDAR and Marshall Land Systems have jointly developed an expandable container solution to support the rapid deployment and operation of rotary uncrewed aircraft. To be unveiled at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 , the Battlefield Deployable Uncrewed Aerial System (BDUAS) sets a new industry standard, offering unprecedented functionality,
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MilDef and UMS SKELDAR have launched a bespoke RPS console that provides optimal workspace, functionality and improved ergonomics for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators. MilDef has designed, developed and manufactured a bespoke working pilot console for UMS SKELDAR's V-200 platform. Complete UAS systems, including MilDef's latest
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $14,582,450 task order (FA8689-22-F-2800) to previously awarded, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract FA8689-20-D-2020 for the France Block 30 Mobile Ground Control Station procurement. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 3,
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Draxxon’s DX-816 looks like something from an action movie, with its complex communication systems and rooftop flight station. This is a command center designed to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for various monitoring/surveillance operations, integrated on a trailer so that it can move anywhere. What makes this particular
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Primoco UAV SE, a Czech company that develops and manufactures the One 150 UAV, successfully flight tested the simultaneous control of multiple unmanned aircraft from one control station at their airport in Písek Krašovice on 20 October 2021.The One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle is equipped with a highly advanced
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) continues to advance new levels of autonomous control for unmanned aircraft, successfully completing an airborne Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) demonstration on Aug. 25, 2021 pairing a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger with a modified King Air 200 as a surrogate for 4th- and 5th-generation tactical fighters. The flight
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British drone insurer Flock has raised $17 million from investors in early-stage funding led by venture investor Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital, Flock said on Thursday. Flock started out insuring commercial drones, and added car and van fleets last year. It provides so-called usage-based insurance, adjusting premiums according to
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AeroVironment, Inc. has introduced Crysalis, the company’s next-generation ground control solution. Crysalis is an integrated hardware and software-based ground control system (GCS) that provides command and control of compatible AeroVironment unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their payloads, through an intuitive user experience (UX). Built around three core elements – software,
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On April 23, 2021, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. demonstrated enhanced situational awareness and targeting capability for ground forces during a company-funded technology demonstration at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The demonstration focused on enabling a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) to control the Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor on a
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed the first Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) High Frequency (HF) Command and Control (C2) demonstration for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The HF C2 capability does not require a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) link and is capable of providing BLOS connectivity up to 8,000
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Russian start-up Knuckles-5 has developed a fully one-handed controller for drones and video games that made its official debut at CES 2021.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed the first flight for the Global Hawk Ground Station Modernization Program (GSMP) at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. earlier this month. Leveraging agile development and an open architecture design, the GSMP team transformed both the human-machine interface and the underlying software, paving the way for