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
Insitu Drone Headed for Smithsonian Museum
N202SE is the first unmanned aircraft to perform an FAA-approved commercial beyond visual line of sight flight in the National Airspace System.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
General Atomics Predator C Avenger ER Makes First Flight
The extended-wing variant of the jet-powered Avenger increases endurance to 20 hours, the manufacturer says.
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'Angel One' Predator C Avenger Made Available for Aid Missions
General Atomics said the jet-powered Predator C can drop humanitarian aid rations from its internal payload bay.
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AeroVironment Launches Quantix Commercial Drone System
The Quantix drone system combines hardware, software and analytics in a single platform.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
European Parliament Clears Way For Drone Ops Rules In 2017
The Parliament's transport committee agreed on amendments that would introduce European Union-wide requirements for drones.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Chip-maker Expands Intel-powered Drone Technology
Intel's UAV group is working on a variety of drone technology projects, from aircraft inspection to massive drone formation aerial light shows.
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Drone World Expo Highlights Commercial UAV Operations
The second annual Drone World Expo opened in San Jose, Calif., November 15 and ends on November 16.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AIN Blog: Tiny Drone Does It Again
How high is the risk of a tiny drone flying in Washington, D.C. airspace?
Regulations and Government
Torqued: Unreasonable UAS Rules Promote Culture of Non-compliance
By not issuing reasonable rules for drones, the FAA is making their operators comfortable with not having to follow any rules.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AIN Blog: Would You Fly In This Drone?
What standards will passenger-carrying drones have to meet?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Torqued: Drone Rules Could Stifle Student Interest
Aviation employers should be concerned.
