Training
On May 29, 30 and 31, Star Defence Logistics & Engineering (SDLE) will present in Madrid, at the International Fair of Defence and Security (FEINDEF), its latest developments in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and civilian security use. Aeronautica SDLE will show at FEINDEF its immersive learning system supported
Training
The U.S. Army has completed its New Equipment Training (NET) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range. The training covered new maintenance procedures, manuals and ground support equipment associated with the MQ-1C ER, which is a new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) produced
Software
ABSI Aerospace and Defense has announced SecondSky, an integrated virtual training environment that incorporates live air traffic controllers, realistic airspace management, and high-fidelity virtual UAS models utilizing X-Plane technology. ABSI’s SecondSky will open the aperture for companies seeking to explore new Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for existing
Training
German air force personnel have begun training on their new Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicles at Tel Nof airbase in Israel, ahead of the planned delivery of the first example by the end of 2019. A contract for the delivery of the TP—developed by Israel Aerospace Systems—to replace
Regulations
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority International has launched a new one-day training course covering Unmanned Aircraft Systems regulation. Titled “Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulation”, the course will provide delegates with an understanding of the regulatory framework associated with the operation of unmanned aircraft systems. The course
Training
COPTRZ have announced a record 68% increase in course dates in January to June next year in the United Kingdom. The courses take place across the country in 12 different locations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. COPTRZ have also now partnered with insurance providers Flock to include free
Training
The Indian Institute of Drones, an institute for drone pilots across the globe has celebrated completion of 50 batches of trainees in 1 year 6 months. It started its courses in February 2017. Indian Institute of Drones provides training for commercial and industrial drone pilots across the globe by offering
Training
COPTRZ, the UK based drone solution provider, has announced that it has become the first CAA NQE to receive OFQUAL Level 4 Accreditation for its CAA PfCO Training Course. The course, which trains drone operators to attain their Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO), is already approved by the Civil Aviation
Training
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus has received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly unmanned aircraft systems beyond the line of sight. It's the first such waiver granted to a university by the FAA. The FAA certificate to Kansas State Polytechnic's Applied Aviation Research
Training
As career opportunities in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) field evolve, universities around the globe are offering varied degrees related to UAV engineering, operation, and maintenance. Designing, operating and maintaining UAV systems requires knowledge in a number of different fields including mechanical, aerospace, and computer engineering. ComQuest Ventures LLC is
C-UAS
Dedrone has announced a partnership with the University of North Dakota (UND) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) education program. The installing of Dedrone’s UAS detection technology will improve safety and security for UND’s current UAS flights, and expand opportunities for research and training in the university’s Counter UAS
Military
Can a video game help the U.S. Navy find future operators for its remotely operated, unmanned aircraft ? To find out, the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute and Adaptive Immersion Technologies, a software company, are developing a computer game to identify individuals with the right skills to be UxV operators. The