General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced its partnership with Shift5 to integrate the company’s onboard cyber anomaly detection and predictive maintenance capabilities into the MQ-9A Reaper for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
Quantum Systems has joined forces with ARX Robotics, a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles. By combining their capabilities, both companies aim to capitalize on synergies and deliver enhanced unmanned solutions to the German Bundeswehr and to other allied armed forces that see the demand to adapt to changes on the modern battlefields.
Airbus has finalized the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move 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 land.
Pyka and SNC have partnered to offer Pyka’s large-scale all-electric cargo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense. The dynamic partnership combines SNC’s expertise in customizing solutions for the world’s most complex challenges and Pyka’s revolutionary autonomous electric cargo aircraft, Pelican Cargo.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced the formation of the Red Cat Futures Initiative (RFI). RFI is an independent, industry-wide consortium of robotics and autonomous systems partners dedicated to putting the most advanced and interoperable uncrewed aircraft systems into the hands of warfighters.
The contract encompasses foreign military sales agreements with key allies such as the Republic of Korea, Japan's Ministry of Defense, and Nato
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) celebrated the delivery of the first MQ-9A Extended Range Unmanned Aircraft System to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron 2 (VMUT-2). The delivery is part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Program.
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that it has secured its largest single purchase order to date to deliver 40 eBee VISION systems, and nine other eBees, including drones, sensors, datalinks, and control stations placed by a reseller to the French Army, specifically tailored for public safety, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Unifly, a key player in the Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management technology landscape, announced its collaboration with Terra Drone Corporation and Aloft Technologies Inc. in the development of a global UAS Traffic Management infrastructure that kickstarts the Advanced Air Mobility industry worldwide.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced it has successfully passed electronic warfare testing in Ukraine with Doodle Labs. The successful test is part of a continuous innovation cycle that began in May 2023 with a partnership between Doodle Labs and Red Cat for its U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance program prototype.
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone. The trial saw a QinetiQ jet aircraft take off from Ministry of Defence site Boscombe Down in Salisbury, while a modified Banshee Jet 80 drone was launched from the MOD Hebrides range, off the north-west coast of Scotland.
Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announces collaboration with uAvionix, a pioneer in the development of certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aviation. uAvionix will join Viasat’s Velaris Partner Network.
BlueHalo announced the successful completion of a critical milestone for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Rapid Capabilities Office Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program by demonstrating its integrated backend mission services to USSF Guardian operators at the 2024 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) confirms that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) destroyed static targets in live-fire tests on April 13, 2024, validating the system’s battlefield relevance and recording another milestone for the demonstrator aircraft.
UND Aerospace and NAL Research Partner to Advance UAS with Enhanced Satellite Connectivity
April 29, 2024
University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace and NAL Research announced a collaborative project where NAL will provide the foundation with a suite of satellite and communication products and services for its Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Program. The project will integrate and test command and control solutions for UAS platforms conducting beyond visual line of sight operations in rural and remote areas.
Aloft Technologies, Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with Anzu Robotics with the launch of the Raptor drone series. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to pioneering secure, compliant drone operations that meet a wide array of flight needs across diverse industries, from inspection to public safety.
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).
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). This option contract award exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA contract with GA-ASI following an initial 6-month phase that culminated in a successful CCA preliminary design review (PDR) earlier this year.
Asylon, Inc. announced a new approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations using its American-made drone-in-a-box system.
Aloft Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced drone software solutions, announced the integration of Automated Special Government Interest (SGI) Waivers into its Aloft Air Control platform. This new feature is set to revolutionize how drone operators access restricted airspaces, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with federal regulations.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is continuing its support of EagleEye multi-mode radar development with a company investment to add an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna and associated software that will increase range and deliver significant mode enhancements.
The United States Air Force announced that Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Over the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs.
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. announced the development of a new UAS waveform, their latest anti-jam electronic counter-countermeasure (AJ/ECCM) solution designed for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
INVOLI, a leading provider of cooperative air traffic surveillance solutions, announced its partnership with MatrixSpace, an expert in non-cooperative air traffic detection. This partnership marks a significant milestone in aviation safety and surveillance technology.
Aloft Technologies, Inc., a leader in drone technology solutions, announced a groundbreaking integration with Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, to integrate Live UTM (Uncrewed Traffic Management) Telemetry.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors
uAvionix announced its FlightLine ADS-B surveillance and situational awareness system has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a qualified product for Air Traffic Control (ATC) use for reducing the risk of runway incursions at U.S. airports.
Sky Power GmbH tested its SP-110 FI TS GEN and SP-210 FI TS GEN to demonstrate its endurance and reliability with a highly loaded running profile in accordance with FAR33. During the test, the engines are operated on Sky Power’s stationary engine test bench under a predefined load and operating temperature.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists are always looking for ways to increase their ability to collect data and meet NOAA mission requirements, One way to enhance this ability is to fly uncrewed aircraft operations “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS). The FAA can grant approval to fly BVLOS, on a case by case basis, depending on the risks of the operation.
The GoAERO Prize announced a strategic partnership with the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT) and DRONERESPONDERS to elevate aerial emergency response innovations. AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS will leverage their extensive network of public safety and UAS experts to help mentor GoAERO teams.
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