General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a $94,808,020 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research, development, test, and evaluation of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Smart Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance prototype.
Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, the Toshiba Group company specializing in the global infrastructure business and a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) solutions provide, solidifying their shared commitment to expanding their UAS Traffic Management and counter-drone businesses.
Skylark Labs, a pioneering provider of AI-powered security and safety solutions, recently conducted a successful demonstration of its state-of-the-art counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) for key Department of Defense (DOD) stakeholders. The demonstration showcased Skylark Labs' Aerial Reconnaissance & Elimination System and its advanced capabilities in detecting and tracking rogue drones.
Stratom announced its participation in a Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project with the United States Special Operations Command and SOFWERX to develop a unique small-form-factor material handling system capable of lifting, loading, unloading and transporting palletized 463L tactical cargo across various operating environments and terrains.
On May 16th, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on how first responders are using drones to aid in public safety missions and emergency response.
Embention, a manufacturer of components for drones and eVTOLs, has been certified to the aerospace quality standard EN9100, demonstrating that it has a quality management system on a par with the aerospace industry.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training on the operation of the MQ-9A Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.
Iridium partner American Aerospace received FAA approval for BVLOS drone operations on behalf of a recently announced oil and gas industry customer, based on proven Detect and Avoid aircraft right of way capability.
On May 15th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a vote of 387 - 26 following the U.S. Senate’s 88 - 4 passage of the bill last week. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the FAA through Fiscal Year 2028 and requires the FAA to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for UAS operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) within four months.
Echodyne announced its EchoFlight radar is integrated into the American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) AiRanger aircraft, which obtained a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week for commercial Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flight operations.
Leonardo Canada Electronics has launched its innovative new C-UAS (counter-uncrewed air system) Planning and Assessment Tool, called SkyTender. Representing the latest in simulation technology from Leonardo Canada – Electronics, SkyTender addresses requirements for effective C-UAS solutions in foreign and congested radio frequency environments.
Pen Aviation and Safran Electronics and Defense announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate a strategic collaboration that will significantly contribute to the evolution of the Malaysian aviation industry, with a particular focus on the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with the U.S. Special Operations Command to develop a new Airborne Battlespace Awareness and Defense (ABAD) capability. ABAD will provide detection and protection against Radio Frequency and Infrared threats.
During a strategic collaboration exercise, Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform was rapidly integrated with Lockheed Martin Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to complete BVLOS (beyond visual line-of-sight) flights with enhanced capabilities and expanded operational reach.
Edge Autonomy announced a major performance enhancement to the field-proven VXE30 Stalker UAS. Through a series of subsystem upgrades, Edge Autonomy has doubled the flight endurance and payload capacity of the base VXE30 Stalker system, closing the gap between the capabilities of small UAS and large UAS.
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.
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