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EDA: first funds for the UAV sector

Brussels, Belgium - Two programmes devoted to sensors, datalink and flight safety

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has decided to fund two remote-controlled aircraft-dedicated programmes for the first time. The first one regards a feasibility study concerning the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) related to sensors and datalinks (investment schedules an about EUR 700,000 effort) whereas the second one regards sense-and-avoid technology, that is to say flight management systems useful...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133822
Rome, Italy, 12/28/2005 14:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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