28-Nov-2025Source: US Army
The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter recently demonstrated its ability to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) during Operation Flyswatter, a live-fire event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C. The exercise, led by the Apache Project Management Office (PM Apache), brought together Army, National Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and... Read more
18-Nov-2025Source: Alpha Unmanned Systems
Navantia, S.A., S.M.E, and Alpha Unmanned Systems S.L., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a framework for jointly exploring synergies in shipborne unmanned aerial systems (UAS), leveraging Navantia’s global expertise in naval design and systems integration alongside Alpha’s proven leadership and technical know-how in tactical unmanned helicopters. Alpha’s A900 UAV helicopter, already... Read more
8-Oct-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Less than a year after proving the flight efficiency and reliability of a novel rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company is unveiling its Nomad™ future family of aircraft. View the video. The twin proprotor design combines the versatility of a helicopter with the speed... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
In the dynamic and often challenging realm of maritime security, the ability to rapidly detect, track, and interdict illicit activities is paramount. Recent operations have underscored the critical role of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) like Airbus’ Flexrotor, demonstrating their capability to support the most demanding military and law enforcement missions, even in complex operating environments. Proving... Read more
10-Sep-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER® S-101 and CAMCOPTER® S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). These next-generation unmanned helicopter systems represent refined new designs, dedicated for weaponisation and engineered to meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern military operations. Building on the success of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 – a proven solution designed... Read more
25-Aug-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk® modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award also... Read more
22-Jul-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) successfully participated in the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) first-ever Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign, showcasing its autonomous crossdomain logistics capabilities in a complex, simulated operational environment. Held over five weeks at the Italian Army’s Multifunctional Experimentation Centre (CEPOLISPE) and UTTAT (Ufficio Tecnico Territoriale Armamenti Terrestri di Nettuno), the campaign... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order for the Flexrotor to date. The mission-ready Flexrotor systems will be configured to meet a broad range of operational requirements in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning littoral... Read more
19-Jun-2025Source: Drone Forge
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order for the Flexrotor to date. The mission-ready Flexrotor systems will be configured to meet a broad range of operational requirements in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning littoral... Read more
12-Jun-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Ahead of the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters has unveiled HTeaming, its brand new modular crewed-uncrewed teaming solution. HTeaming is a range of systems that allows helicopter crews to take full control of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in flight. The first version of HTeaming can be used as a standalone solution or integrated into a... Read more
4-Apr-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel is extensively increasing its capabilities in Abu Dhabi to expand the development and production of the long-endurance, heavy-lift-capable CAMCOPTER® S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS). The expansion of Schiebel’s facility in the UAE follows the award of a significant contract for the supply of the CAMCOPTER® S-300 UAS with sophisticated sensor suites for the South... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability across all flight regimes, and the potential to... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Schiebel
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected global manufacturer Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. The trial – which, in 2024, successfully achieved a place in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) BVLOS integration sandbox – will evaluate the feasibility of using uncrewed aerial... Read more
6-Mar-2025Source: Schiebel
Under the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), EDA has established the “Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)” programme and selected Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 for the heavy-lift Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System category. The large-scale initative, hosted by the Italian Army, will focus on collaborative experimentation of UAS and Unmanned... Read more
3-Feb-2025Source: Pipistrel
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful first hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) unmanned aircraft. This milestone marks an advancement in the development of advanced, sustainable and versatile unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Nuuva V300 is designed to carry a 600-pound payload over... Read more
30-Jan-2025Source: Skyway
Skyway, a leading California-based vertiport development and operations company, and MatrixSpace, a pioneering AI-enabled sensing platform, have announced a strategic partnership to advance the integration of intelligent air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. This collaboration aims to redefine safety, efficiency, and scalability in the rapidly evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial... Read more
23-Jan-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel has been awarded another multi-year service contract for the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The contract is for service provision with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Services (RPAS) for supporting EU member states in emission monitoring and maritime surveillance operations. For the third time in a row, Schiebel... Read more
13-Jan-2025Source: Schiebel
Schiebel, as part of the SEACURE consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant agreement under the European Defence Fund’s call for unmanned anti-submarine and seabed warfare solutions. The SEACURE (Seabed and anti-submarine warfare capability through unmanned feature for Europe) consortium consists of 35 companies from 13 European countries and aims to progress joint... Read more
16-Dec-2024Source: Schiebel
Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety. With its operational flexibility in demanding environments, the S-100 system will be deployed primarily in the Araucanía... Read more
14-Nov-2024Source: FlyFreely
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems (ND UAS) Council is excited to announce that FlyFreely, a global leader in drone management solutions, has joined its ranks. Renowned for their comprehensive platform that streamlines drone operations for enterprise teams, FlyFreely’s expertise aligns seamlessly with the ND UAS Council’s mission to drive innovation within the UAS sector.... Read more
24-Oct-2024Source: ND UAS Council
The North Dakota UAS Council is thrilled to announce that DronePort Network has officially joined the Council. With its deep expertise in aerospace infrastructure and its focus on scalable airspace solutions, DronePort Network is poised to play a key role in supporting the continued growth and innovation of North Dakota’s UAS industry. DronePort Network, known... Read more
14-Oct-2024Source: Thales
Thales, a global technology leader in Aerospace, Defense, Digital Identity & Security, has joined the North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems (ND UAS) Council, further bolstering North Dakota’s leadership in the UAS industry. As part of this partnership, Thales will bring decades of experience in aerospace solutions and specific knowledge on advanced air mobility to the... Read more
27-Sep-2024Source: Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent AeroSystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems, announced it has named Dean Attridge as director of business development. A proven business leader in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, Attridge joins Ascent to support increasing global demand for its reliable UAV/UAS solutions across U.S. and international military,... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: VAI
As the FAA creates the regulatory framework that will expand the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the US National Airspace System (NAS), Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has released a statement outlining specific recommendations for UAS operation beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their remote pilots or observers. VAI urges regulators and... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: Schiebel
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contracted Schiebel to support multi-purpose maritime operations with its Unmanned Air System (UAS) CAMCOPTER® S-100 in La Manche and the southern section of the North Sea. The operation aimed to assist the maritime authorities of Belgium and France across a variety of coast guard functions including emission monitoring. Stationed... Read more
19-Sep-2024Source: AUVSI
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that it has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The platform is the first tethered drone to be verified as meeting the highest levels of cybersecurity and the supply chain requirements in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on either... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: Ascent AeroSystems
Ascent AeroSystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone systems, will exhibit this week at the Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria, Australia. A first-time exhibitor at the biennial event, the Ascent stand—G084 in the USA Partnership Pavilion—will feature its... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the exciting results of their Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift UAS flight-test activities. The Ultra 2XL UAS aircraft boasts tremendous performance achievements in both payload and range which are unmatched. Phenix extends their sincere thanks to the Oregon UAS Accelerator and the Pendleton UAS Test Range for their support of... Read more
16-Sep-2024Source: VAI
Do you know someone who’s excelling in the exciting world of vertical flight, unmanned aircraft systems (UASs, or drones), or advanced air mobility (AAM)? Maybe they’ve achieved something extraordinary that made headlines. It’s time to shine the spotlight on them, and Vertical Aviation International (VAI) wants to hear their incredible story! The annual Salute to Excellence... Read more
6-Sep-2024Source: Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed a successful seven-hour flight test of its fuel-cell-powered small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), SKIRON-XLE. The test flight, conducted at an airfield in Virginia, represents a significant advancement in flight endurance for the Group 2 platform. SKIRON-XLE is part of Aurora’s SKIRON sUAS product line, which also includes... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Schiebel
The CAMCOPTER® S-100 received the first ever Design Verification Report (DVR) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for a Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWUAS). The Design Verification Report (DVR) for the specific category of UAS operations was issued after a rigorous evaluation process, including 300 EASA observed flight hours proving airworthiness, safety... Read more
28-Aug-2024Source: CED
The Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence (CED) – a world leader in the design, application and operation of drones – is investing $8.7 million in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to create modern infrastructure with state-of-the-art flight test equipment for remotely-piloted aircraft. The investment will enable the Centre to fast-track the development of its activities in... Read more
12-Aug-2024Source: Schiebel
The 2024 Olympic Games were held in France this year with the French Navy CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) Squadron securing the waters around Marseille for the Olympic events. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 are stationed on board the French Navy’s Flottille 36F in Var, and monitored the vicinity of the Olympic Games, a total of... Read more
29-Jul-2024Source: Honeywell
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON)and Odys Aviation, a developer of advanced hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the design of new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys Aviation’s hybrid VTOL aircraft in the Middle East and Pacific. Under the terms of the MOU, Honeywell... Read more
17-Jun-2024Source: Teledyne
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, released its next generation of high-performance Hadron 640 dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ provide industry-leading thermal sensitivity. All models are size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimized for integration into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), robotic platforms,... Read more
5-Jun-2024Source: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., an industry leader in the development of autonomous technology for aviation. Founded in 2016, Xwing has been flying autonomous aircraft since 2020, using the Superpilot software it has developed in-house. Superpilot... Read more
21-May-2024Source: Elroy Air
Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 innovation company, and Elroy Air, an autonomous aircraft systems and software development company, have been approved to demonstrate an autonomous Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) prototype for the Navy and Marine Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems program office (PMA-263). The flight test activities are scheduled for July 2024.... Read more
7-May-2024Source: Kaman
Kaman and Textron Systems have recently announced a Strategic Alliance Agreement. This agreement facilitates collaboration on opportunities and critical technologies for Kaman’s KARGO UAV. Textron Systems, with its extensive 30-year experience in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), brings a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise, as well as insights on safety and airworthiness. “This agreement enables... Read more
1-May-2024Source: Kaman
Kaman Corporation proudly announces the significant achievement of the first flight of the full-scale KARGO UAV, a purpose-built, autonomous, expeditionary resupply vehicle. This milestone, which took place in December of 2023, signifies a major accomplishment in the ongoing flight test progression. The development of this medium-lift UAS, initiated in 2021 to address logistics needs for... Read more
26-Apr-2024Source: AUVSI
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced from the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2024 that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The MOU creates a process for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS certification to share their data directly with DIU, with an aim... Read more
19-Apr-2024Source: VFS
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is holding its 80th Annual Forum & Technology Display (Forum 80) on May 7–9, 2024, at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Québec, Canada, focused on the theme, “The Future of Vertical Flight.” This is the world’s largest and longest running technical event dedicated to advancing vertical flight, including helicopters,... Read more
11-Apr-2024Source: DronePort Network
Vigilant Aerospace, a leading developer of detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones), has been announced as a strategic partner by DronePort Network to provide Airspace Management (ASM), Detect-and-Avoid (DAA), and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for future drone port projects throughout the United States. Vigilant Aerospace’s FlightHorizon solution provides the... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Alpine Aerotech
Alpine Aerotech LP and Phenix Solutions Inc. are pleased to announce its partnership in the design, and manufacture of an Exhaust Duct for the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). Alpine Aerotech has 30 years of experience in the design, and certification of air management components for major... Read more
20-Feb-2024Source: Schiebel
Schiebel, together with Korean based defence solutions companies Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been awarded a contract by the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the development and delivery of the Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER® S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS), to be operated by the South Korean MOD. The contract was signed... Read more
13-Feb-2024Source: Schiebel
Wedgetail Aerospace, supported by Schiebel Pacific, successfully obtained the approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. It is the first large (>150 kg) Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS to attain this civil approval from the Australian authorities. Wedgetail Aerospace,... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: Schiebel
Schiebel is extensively increasing its capabilities in Abu Dhabi to expand the development and production of the long-endurance, heavy-lift-capable CAMCOPTER® S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS). The expansion of Schiebel’s facility in the UAE follows the award of a significant contract for the supply of the CAMCOPTER® S-300 UAS with sophisticated sensor suites for the South... Read more
19-Jan-2024Source: Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over... Read more
12-Jan-2024Source: AOPA
While the FAA develops regulatory language intended to govern beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AOPA has been working with industry partners to ensure these new rules allow for safe integration and do not have a negative impact on general aviation. Specifically, AOPA has been adamant that there not... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and kits) to assess the existing trends and future growth of the drone domain on the EU civil market. This information will be used to support the future development of the regulatory material on UAS. EASA... Read more
22-Nov-2023Source: Piasecki Aircraft
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a global leader in rotorcraft and aerial vehicles, announced today that it has been awarded a $37 million multi-year contract by AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation arm in conjunction with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), as part of its Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program. The award will enable Piasecki to flight... Read more
3-Nov-2023Source: UMS Skeldar
UMS SKELDAR, Europe’s leading provider of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, has announced at IndoPacific that it is preparing for a series of comprehensive in-country flight demonstrations of its market-leading SKELDAR V-200 solution to key stakeholders in the greater Australasia region throughout 2024. The SKELDAR V-200 platform is an unmanned Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) system trusted... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Kaman
Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. (Near Earth) and Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced that they have been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over 100 miles. This heavy-lift... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: HAI
HAI wants to remind the vertical flight industry that it is now accepting nominations for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards program. These awards recognize superior achievement across the rotorcraft industry and are open to individuals, teams, or organizations who work with helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones or UAS). Interested individuals or businesses... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $55 million to supply multi-layered ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to the Netherlands. The contract will be performed over a period of four years. As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will supply... Read more
1-Aug-2023Source: IBAC
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) is pleased to announce UAS International Trip Support has joined IBAC as an Industry Partner. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented, “We thank the outstanding leadership at UAS for coming forward to support our efforts of serving the diverse needs of the global business aviation community. UAS’s participation as... Read more
13-Jul-2023Source: Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility. This MoU will focus on collaboration on unmanned aircraft and innovative air mobility between the two civil aviation authorities. This collaboration would... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: Iridium
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), with a published a whitepaper titled “Monitored BVLOS: A New Model for UAS Integration in the National Airspace System.” The whitepaper highlights and solves for challenges... Read more
9-Jun-2023Source: UAVOS
UAVOS Inc. has been selected by Bayanat, a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, to deliver its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for a wide variety of applications including aerial photography and perimeter control. The UAS consists of two UVH 25EL unmanned autonomous helicopters powered by electric motors, a ground control station and various sensor payloads... Read more
6-Jun-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo unveiled the latest developments for its 200 kg class AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) during an official ceremony held at SEAFUTURE 2023 (La Spezia – Italy) on board Italian Navy’s Paolo Thaon di Revel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura – Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel). The unveiling was carried out in the presence of representatives... Read more
1-Jun-2023Source: Science Committee
At a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology markup, the Committee passed H.R. 3560, the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act, with bipartisan support. The bill will provide for a coordinated federal initiative across research and mission agencies to support unmanned aerial systems (UAS) research and development activities and ensure U.S. leadership... Read more
31-May-2023Source: Schiebel
Schiebel, under contract to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), is providing ship emission monitoring for the German Federal Police and Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency using the proven CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS). Embarked on board the patrol vessel “Bamberg”, the S-100 is being employed, day and night, to monitor commercial ship emissions... Read more
23-May-2023Source: Jetson
As part of the project, Jetson will integrate ParaZero SafeAir parachute recovery systems into the new fleet of Jetson ONE personal eVTOLs. Jetson, has partnered with ParaZero, a global leader in safety systems for manned eVTOLs and commercial UAS, to develop parachute safety systems for Jetson’s personal electric aerial vehicle, the Jetson ONE.. Jetson has... Read more
16-May-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a helicopter deck, cruising off the... Read more
16-May-2023Source: AUVSI
At XPONENTIAL 2023, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the publication of a white paper encompassing all forms of autonomous flight, focused on the pathway from small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), encompassing urban and regional air mobility (UAM and RAM) operating in the national airspace... Read more
15-May-2023Source: Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced the addition of Davis Hackenberg as Vice President of Government Partnerships. Hackenberg’s previous role defining and driving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) collaboration with industry aligns with Reliable’s dedication to partnering with research organizations, civil government stakeholders and regulators in the U.S. and... Read more
11-May-2023Source: UMS Skeldar
Aeroservices will provide comprehensive support, training, and integration services for the Hellenic Armed Forces, using UMS SKELDAR’s UAS and related technologies as part of this partnership. The goal is to equip the Hellenic Armed Forces with the latest unmanned aircraft technology and capabilities to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness. “We are delighted to have Aeroservices... Read more
4-Apr-2023Source: Insitu
Insitu, A Boeing Company announced its Integrator Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland. Integrator VTOL launches vertically on ships or land without sacrificing payload capacity or endurance. The system retains the performance of fixed-wing aircraft, providing the same long range wide-area surveillance capability... Read more
3-Apr-2023Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced that it has collaborated with Spain’s Advanced Center for Aerospace Technologies (“CATEC”) to successfully complete the BAUD project in Spain. Framed under the Invest in Spain program of ICEX Trade and Investment, and sponsored by the Spanish Ministry... Read more
17-Mar-2023Source: ICAO
ICAO has issued a new request for information (RFI) to public and private-sector innovators in support of its upcoming 2023 DRONE ENABLE Symposium. The RFI is issued annually to elicit new concepts and solutions to advance next generation global standards for cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), UAS traffic management (UTM), and advanced air mobility (AAM),... Read more
9-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is proud to announce the selection of the Rolls-Royce RR300 gas turbine engine to power the Ultra 2XL Co-Axial Heavy Lift UAS. The RR300 engine has nearly two decades of operation in the civilian aerospace industry and has exceeded over 1.6 million flight hours. Responding to customer demands for superior effectiveness and multi-mission... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions is pleased to announce the selection of critical mission equipment suppliers, SEI Industries, to partner in developing forestry protection and firefighting mission equipment for Phenix Ultra 2XL aircraft. The team will incorporate several proven SEI products into the Ultra 2XL Remotely Piloted UAS platform, including the industry-leading Bambi Bucket and the Sling Dragon... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Phenix Solutions
Phenix Solutions announced the selection of Vancouver-based innovator Onboard Systems International, LLC as a partner to develop a multi-use cargo hook system for the Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Phenix-Onboard partnership will leverage Onboard Systems’ 40-plus years as the leading provider of external load equipment for the helicopter industry with... Read more
1-Mar-2023Source: BAE Systems Australia
BAE Systems Australia has teamed with local industry to present Australia’s first domestically designed, manufactured and armed VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) uncrewed air system (UAS). STRIXTM is being developed by BAE Systems Australia and Perth-based Innovaero and was launched today at the 2023 Avalon Airshow in Geelong, Australia. The collaboration brings together BAE Systems’ global... Read more
28-Feb-2023Source: Toll
Toll Group announced the acquisition of Air Support Queensland Pty Ltd (ASQ), a leading Australian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flight operations and training provider. ASQ has an extensive fleet of sophisticated uncrewed aircraft systems and runs drone operations and training services in Australia in the civil, commercial, government, defence and agricultural markets. Toll Group Managing... Read more
27-Feb-2023Source: Supernal
Supernal announced the appointment of Jay Merkle as senior director of regulatory affairs. Merkle previously spent 30 years at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), most recently as executive director of the agency’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office. “Uniting top aviation expertise is critical to Supernal’s mission of responsibly shaping and introducing the Advanced Air Mobility... Read more
