UAS-Drones
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UAS-DronesDrone aircraft for the search for missing in the mountains?
A three-dimensional map would be sent via a laser
In order to identify people dispersed in isolated and difficult places to reach or where there is no possibility for them to use satellite navigators, a solution could soon arrive from the Massachusetts... more
UAS-DronesFirst flight campaign of Falco EVO drone aircraft completed
With new engine and satellite command link -PHOTO
The new configuration extends the envelope of the RPAS, benefits include extended range of operations more
UAS-DronesUber: food deliveries by drones by 2021?
Program to replace human bell boys
The future of home food deliveries could be that of drones, and the last company that proposed this alternative to "bellhops" was Uber, which -according to the "Wall Street Journal"- would like to launch... more
UAS-DronesChina: the world's largest transport UAV takes off
The Feihong-98 can be used in remote areas of the country
China tries to make technological advances also with regard to drones (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that can make commercial connections. On Tuesday -as reported by the Chinese press- the China Academy... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo technology in a workshop dedicated to unmanned sector
The three-day meeting held in Genoa
The unmanned (remotely piloted) technology of Leonardo was central to the three-day “Free Thinking Workshop” recently held at the Ansaldo Foundation’s headquarters in Genoa. Leonardo’s managers attendi... more
UAS-DronesGermany: attempts to sell the RQ-4B Euro Hawk drones
Canada would be interested in buying them and saving many millions
After spending about 700 million euros to buy and develop the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) RQ-4B Euro Hawk, Germany would be thinking about selling them to Canada, to try to get back part of the huge... more
UAS-DronesSerbia: first European market for Chinese drones?
Negotiations for the acquisition of the Caig Pterodactyl I
Is the Chinese defense industry ready to land in Europe? It would seem so, since negotiations are underway between Serbia and China for the purchase of drones (UAVs, Unmanned aerial vehicles) and related... more
UAS-DronesUSA: in the budget for defense funds also for the anti-drone gun
It will be purchased 70 guns
In the 2019 defense budget from the US Congress there are also 3.2 billion dollars that will be used for the purchase of 70 antidrone gun -DroneGun Tactical-, necessary to allow the US Army to "shoot down"... more
UAS-DronesPriorities for UAV and drone aircraft
ICAO SG stresses safe and harmorized airspace management
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu has concluded the UN aviation agency’s “Unmanned Aviation Week” series of events, affirming the need for responsive regulatory frameworks to support the safe integ... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: US proposal to change the classification of UAVs
It would allow to sell those armed with less difficulty
The United States is trying to change the classification of UAV drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in order to make it easier to sell abroad. The project was announced by Undersecretary of State for Armament... more
UAS-DronesRolls Royce to power Boeing MQ-25 Stingray aircraft for US Navy
It will provide unmanned, carrier-based air-to-air refuelling
Rolls-Royce (RR) engines have been selected by Boeing to power the US Navy’s new MQ-25 Stingray aircraft, which will provide unmanned, carrier-based air-to-air refuelling.The US Navy has awarded the M... more
UAS-DronesUnited States: MQ-9 Reaper early deployed in Romania?
Built a new hangar that could accommodate the drone
In the Câmpia Turzii Air Base in Romania, the US Air Force (USAF) could soon send the UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) MQ-9 Reaper, for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) operation in Eastern... more
UAS-DronesRussia: soon sale of a drone in the Middle East
The Orion-E will be exported both in the ISR and in the attack versions
A UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) produced entirely in Russia very similar to the US Predator MQ-1 soon -according to "Defense News"- will be sold to a Middle Eastern country. The drone in question is the... more
UAS-DronesPhoto. Zephyr S set to break aircraft world endurance record
Without refuelling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds
Zephyr S, Airbus’ High-Altitude-Pseudo-Satellite, has surpassed the current flight endurance record of an aircraft without refueling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds and continues to pioneer the s... more
UAS-DronesThe next step in passenger transport? The unmanned aircraft
In the future, drones could supplant traditional airplanes
Will the future of civil aviation be with the unmanned aircraft? Military drones (UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, remote control unmanned aerial vehicles) are becoming increasingly important, becoming... more
UAS-DronesUs: the future UCAV XQ-58A "Valkyrie" soon in flight
The maximum of current technologies for what may be the new USAF drone
In recent years, the US Air Force (USAF) has been trying to develop a combat drone (UCAV, Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) that can work alongside the F-22 and F-35 during operations. The Kratos XQ-58A... more
UAS-DronesTo improve safety of UAS aircraft in urban environment
CAAS, EASA and Airbus will cooperate to it
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus have agreed to collaborate in the development of safety standards and regulatory requirements for... more
UAS-DronesEU Council: ensuring aviation safety and use of drone aircraft
Signed off on EASA reform
The European Council adopted yesterday updated aviation safety rules, which include a revised mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the first ever EU-wide rules for civil drone aircraft... more
UAS-DronesAirbus signs contract for Heron TP drone aircraft with Germany
For five reconnaissance systems capable of carrying weapons
Airbus and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed an operator agreement for Heron TP unmanned aerial systems (UAS) after parliamentary... more
UAS-DronesDgac: professional drone aircraf's training
The Directorate General of French Civil Aviation's guidelines
According to a press release, the French Directorate General of the Civil Aviation (DGAC) is working on structuring a training plan for telepilotage that will be adopted starting from July 1st 2018.The... more
UAS-DronesEU-wide rules for safety of drones aircraft approved by European Parliament
Legal certainty to help boost market development
Modernised safety aviation rules to meet new challenges more
UAS-DronesAirbus collaborates to develop Uas for maritime deliveries
Skyways’ shore-to-ship pilot trial to commence in 3Q2018
Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to drive the development of an end-to-end service for safe deliveries of parcels with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS),... more
UAS-DronesItalian Enav: partner for drone aircraft management selected (2)
It is an industrial team led by Leonardo in partnership with Telespazio and IdS
A prospective study estimated that in 2035 there will be over 7 million UAVs in European skies more
UAS-DronesFirst satellite-controlled European MALE-class drone flight
Leonardo announced it today
A flight campaign saw Leonardo’s innovative, proprietary satellite-based solution used to operate Piaggio Aerospace’s P.1HH HammerHead drone, demonstrating the ability to control unmanned platforms beyond the range of ground-based radio coverage more
UAS-DronesInsect drones for reconnaissance and rescue operations
RoboBee developed by researchers
Developed by Moritz Graule of Harvard University, RoboBee are the smallest flying drones in the world. Still linked to the need to be connected through a cable to an external electronic brain and to an... more
UAS-DronesUAS and helicopters. MUM-T capabilities tested between H-145 and S-100
By Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel
Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have tested Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H-145 platform and a CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), thus becoming the first European helicopter... more
UAS-DronesM-40 target drone gets green light for operations
It has now been authorised by the Italian Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA)
Following comprehensive testing at the PISQ (Poligono Interforze Salto di Quirra) joint armed forces test range in Sardinia, Leonardo’s new Mirach-40 (M-40) target drone has been authorised for operational u... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. ICAO: call for solutions for drone airspace management
2018 event in September (13-14) in Chengdu (China)
Drone deliveries, drone inspections and even autonomous flying taxis are near term realities, and to make these services safe and efficient ICAO has begun the consultative work needed to establish low-altitude... more
UAS-DronesSW-4 Solo helicopter performs first flight with no pilot onboard
Performed from Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy
Leonardo announced today that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. EASA issued formal "Opinion" on safety-drone
An useful footprint for the future EU law
Simple rules with particular focus on inherent risk of each single use more