Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent's production will now migrate across the country to Robinson's California factory
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations
The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Reliable Robotics Gains Fresh Funding for Autonomous Flight Tech
NASA and the U.S. Air Force invest in autonomy
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Extends MRO Support to Cargo Drones
Dallas satellite shop performs scheduled and unscheduled work on UAVs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Latest Elbit Hermes UAV Sparks to Life
Hermes 650 multirole UAV boasts a 24-hour endurance
Security
High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary
High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Avionics
Exploring Advances in Autonomous Flight Technology
How automating aircraft is changing the aviation industry
Security
Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai
IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
General Atomics Teams with Edge for SkyGuardian Weapons
Included in the agreement are the UAE's Al Tariq family of PGMs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Edge Group Provides 'One Stop Shopping' for Defense Systems
Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate a key element of 'Make in the UAE' initiative
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign
Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Supernal and Honeywell Develop UAM Ground Control Stations
Honeywell software enables BVLOS flight testing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Tests Single-stick eVTOL Flight Controls
Airbus FlightLab tests eVTOL electric flight control system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Revises UAS Safety Risk Managment Policy
Agency is trying to stay ahead of drone technology
Regulations and Government
The Not-so-New Vision of Air Taxis
While the promise is renewed, air taxis have been here for some time.
Aircraft
AAM Market Worth $68.1B by 2032, Study Finds
The advanced air mobility industry will grow at a CAGR of 35.2 percent, according to a new market report.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls
A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans
Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Romania Firms Up First Watchkeeper UAS Purchase
The Watchkeeper X is the export version of the Watchkeeper UAS developed by Elbit and Thales for the British Army.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FCAS Expendable Remote Carrier On Course For 2029 Demo
MBDA leads the development of the expendable remote carrier capability for the tri-national Future Combat Air System.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
French MALE UAV Debuts at Paris Airshow
Turgis & Gaillard pitches the medium-altitude, long-endurance drone as an all-French platform for surveillance and attack missions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Military UAS Sector Continues To Expand, Says Study
The Teal Group’s annual assessment of the unmanned aerial system arena forecasts continuing high levels of growth.
Safety
AIN Team Wins at Paris's Aerospace Media Awards
AIN Media Group earned top honors at the Aerospace Media Awards during the Paris Airshow.
Engines
General Atomics Gray Eagle Flies with New Powerplant
The HFE 2.0 engine provides the MQ-1C with more power for both improved performance as well as better reliability.
FBOs
Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities
The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Operators Need To Be Up to Speed on European Inspection Rules
The NBAA recently participated in a forum on ramp inspections that addressed the latest changes to Europe's Safety Assessments of Foreign Aircraft process.
