The UAS Flyer - October 9, 2019

Who wins: AI piloted drone vs human racer? New race will decide Can a robot-controlled drone beat the best human-piloted drone team in the world? A team of researchers from Lockheed Martin believe it is possible. READ MORE SHARE
Workhorse unveiling drone delivery system in San Diego Workhorse and USOG are initially working together in the FAA's unmanned aerial system (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) in San Diego, CA, in which USOG is utilizing a Workhorse step van and Horsefly drone. READ MORE SHARE
	Tethered drone maker earns $10M contract Starting next month, Florida-based tethered drone developer and service provider Hoverfly will be working for the U.S. Government. The company announced it has been awarded a contract worth $10 million. READ MORE SHARE
Counter UAS firm acquires drone defense tech from national lab Dedrone, a counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) technology provider, has announced the purchase of DroneDefender from Battelle. This purchase includes all assets and intellectual property. READ MORE SHARE
General Atomics, NASA partner to showcase large UAV in NAS General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has signed a cooperative agreement with NASA to perform a demonstration flight as part of the agency’s project to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System (NAS). READ MORE SHARE
UPS Flight Forward gains FAA approval to launch drone airline UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. today announced it has received the U.S. government's first full Part 135 Standard certification to operate a drone airline. READ MORE SHARE