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UAS-DronesCzech UAV civilian planes to be manufactured under licence in China -VIDEO
Prague, Czech Republic - Preparations are underway
Preparations are underway for one of the world’s largest civilian unmanned planes, developed by Czech Republic based manufacturer Primoco UAV, to be manufactured in China in cooperation with the China V... more
UAS-DronesAirbus to operate Heron 1 drone aircraft for Germany also in Mali
Frankfurt, Germany - Similar to the mission in Afghanistan active since 2010
The German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a contract to provide Heron 1 surveillance drone aircraft to support the Bundeswehr mission in Mali. Similar to... more
UAS-DronesAt least 100,000 drone aircraft in the Russian skies within 2035
Moscow, Russia - A turnover estimated in 35-40 billions of dollar
"Ria Novosti" reported yesterday and ASI (Russian strategic initiatives Agency) declared it. According to an its recent publication, at least 100,000 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control, known... more
UAS-DronesPiaggio Aerospace, speaks out ItalianFiom Union deputy: "The bankrupt is closer than ever"
Genoa, Italy - The perspective of a Finmeccanica's rescue of the company is an utopy
Yesterday, the prototype of the aircraft remotely piloted (Apr) P-1HH Hammerhead Piaggio Aerospace crashed off the coast of Trapani (see AVIONEWS) while its first test flight lasted not even 20 minutes.... more
UAS-DronesTrapani: a prototype of drone aircraft P-1HH Hammerhead by Piaggio crashed
Trapani, Italy - Immediate the rescue operations of the drone 30 million Euros worth
In late morning of yesterday a P-1HH HammerHead drone aircraft by Piaggio Aerospace crashed into the sea during its test flight on which the company had put a lot of expectations. The UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
UAS-DronesUS will operate drone aircraft MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) to control illegal migrants traffic
Washington, Usa - US Customs and border protection (CBC) will use 9 UAV to patrol american airspace
United States will use drone aircraft to control illegal border crossing of immigrants. This was revealed by the American Customs service and border protection (CBC); will be used 9 UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. UAV fights dryness in Nevada
Carson City, Nevada - For the very first time an unmanned remote-controlled aircraft was able to sprinkle clouds with silver iodide
A drone aircraft for the very first time has successfully managed to sprinkle silver iodide over a cloud during its first test flight in Nevada. Yesterday the aircraft Savant, or "Sandoval silver state... more
UAS-DronesEASA creates task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft (planes and helicopters)
Cologne, Germany - At the end of July it will publish its results and will organise a workshop with stakeholders
The European Aviation Safety Agency announces today the creation of a task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft. The task force will: - Review all relevant occurrences including... more
UAS-DronesSecretly tested new military Russian drone aircraft United 40 MALE-class
Moscow, Russia - It can fly for an amount of time longer than 100 hours
Today it seems that has been secretly tested a new military Russian drone aircraft, a MALE-class United 40 (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance): an anonymous source from the Russian Defense Ministry, who calls... more
UAS-DronesFAA urges non-hobby Unmanned Aircraft Systems registration via new system
Washington, Usa - It became available to these owners March 30
What’s not to like about an automated government system that’s faster, simpler and more user-friendly than the paper-based system it supplements? In a Federal Register notice, the Federal Aviation Adm... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA reviewing micro UAS report -SPECIALS
Washington, Usa - The Authority will use the information in the report to develop a flexible, performance-based proposed rule
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently reviewing the report and recommendations of the Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. The agency had tasked the group... more
UAS-DronesFAA expands online Small Unmanned Aircraft registration
Washington, Usa - Starting today
Starting today, owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations will be able to use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration p... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA doubles “Blanket” altitude for many UAS flights
Washington, Usa - After a comprehensive risk analysis
After a comprehensive risk analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government air... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases updated UAS sighting reports
Washington, Usa - The latest report covers August 22, 2015 through January 31, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated list of pilot, air traffic controller and citizen reports of possible encounters with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The latest report covers... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace forecast
Washington, Usa - It finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of UAS
The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2016 to 2036 that finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). A key portion... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Federal Government expands UAS partnerships
Washington, Usa - The EXCOM provides agencies with a forum to share information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key government agencies involved in unmanned aircraft operations are expanding participation in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Executive Committee (EXCOM).... more
UAS-DronesFAA administrator talks drone aircraft at SXSW
Washington, Usa - In his opening remarks, he outlined recent progress on several important initiatives
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Sally French, "The Drone Girl", yesterday led a lively panel discussion about the future of small unmanned aircraft at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin on Monday.... more
UAS-DronesDeveloping a pioneer project for farm monitoring using UAV aircraft
Seville, Spain - Called "Mochuelo" it is in a trial phase on olive farms, but its implementation field will be wide
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has started to develop, through the ATLAS Flight Test Center, a new R&D project directed towards improving vigilance and security of agricultural... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft, the new challenge: how to identify and block them
Rome, Italy - The antidrone systems on the occasion of a conference next March 23
Top secret projects for development of antidrone systems are under consideration at worldwide. After a boom of these flying machines and the quick busy skies, the new technological challenge is this: to... more
UAS-DronesUAE selects "His" P-1HH HammerHead UAV airplane (Piaggio Aerospace)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be equipped with cameras, radar and communication systems
The United Arab Emirates "Play at home" in the contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P-1HH HammerHead aircraft, state-of-the-art multipurpose Unmanned... more
UAS-DronesAnglo-French summit in Amiens: joint program for drone aircraft of last generation
Amiens, France - It will be a Future Combat Air System and will cost USD 2,11 billions, equally divided between the two Governments
From the summit in Amiens (75 miles North of Paris) that gathered every two years the Head of Governments of France and UK, yesterday arose the announcement of a common program regarding the joint construction... more
UAS-DronesFAA unveils effort to expand the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft
Washington, Usa - The Authority establishes a rulemaking committee that will begin its work in March and issue its final report to the Authority on April 1
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework t... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA, DHS, CACI, UMD perfom UAS detection work
Washington, Usa - Each month the Federal Aviation Administation receives more than 100 reports from pilots
Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft come to Naval Air Station based in Sigonella
Rome, Italy - US Naval Support Activity in Naples will house aircraft without a human pilot aboard
Aircraft without a human pilot aboard are not just a dream and further US Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also known as UAS, System) will fly across the Italian sky. Naval Air Station based in Sigonella,... more
UAS-DronesThe FAA reminds you to register your drone aircraft
Washington, Usa - The deadline is this Friday, February 19, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners about this week’s registration deadline. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been fly... more
UAS-DronesFAA updates DC-area Unmanned aircraft procedures
Washington, Usa - In the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its conditions yesterday for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, DC to clarify differences for various types... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA explains that the Super Bowl is a "No Drone Zone" -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The restrictions will be in effect from 2 pm to 11:59 pm on Sunday, Feb. 7
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions w... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Emirates and Boeing launch "View from above"
Dubai, UAE - One of the largest aerial filming projects to date spanning 18 global destinations
Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drone aircraft. Fil... more
UAS-DronesFAA registered nearly 300,000 Unmanned aircraft owners during first 30 days
Washington, Usa - The agency continues to see a steady stream of daily registrations
Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) on-line registration system went live. Owners who registered i... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Embraer-Ael-Avibras: decreed the end of the Harpia Sistemas jv activities
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The cessation of the alliance took place in a friendly way
Embraer Defesa & Segurança Participações (DSP) announces, in conjunction with AEL Sistemas and Avibras Divisão Aérea e Naval, its decision to wind-up the activities of Harpia Sistemas, a joint-venture form... more