BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense with actively deployed and operationally proven Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) solutions, announced the successful completion of critical milestones in the development of its agile and disruptive new Next-Generation C-UAS Missile: Freedom Eagle (FE-1).
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site has successfully assisted the Grand Forks Fire Department in obtaining a Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. The granting of this waiver that took effect on July 19, marks a significant advancement in public safety and emergency response capabilities in Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN.
The program will unite stakeholders to develop a model framework for integrating AAM systems and technology to help serve all communities during times of critical need.
Northrop Grumman Corporation joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to welcome its first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft during a ceremony at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. The arrival of the high-altitude, long-endurance Triton enables Australia to deploy the most advanced maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capability available today.
AFWERX, MTSI Evaluate Electric Vertical Takeoff, Landing Aircraft for Military Applications
By Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs
August 01, 2024
Since mid-June, experts from AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, have been working with Modern Technology Solutions Inc., (MTSI) to evaluate Pivotal’s BlackFly electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, along with other electric aircraft. This effort is part of the AFWERX Agility Prime program, which focuses on assessing the aircraft and their supporting ecosystem through an operational leasing initiative.
Silvus Technologies, Inc. announced that UVisionUSA and Mistral Inc. have selected Silvus’ StreamCaster SC4400 MANET radios to power C2 and communications for the HERO-120SF. This selection is a critical component of UVisionUSA and Mistral Inc. recent $73.5 million contract award from the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for loitering munitions.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $98 million contract as Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Project, run by the Test Resource Management Center, will prototype advanced autonomous air-to-air capability to provide adversary or “red” air training profiles.
Last October Vigilant Aerospace kicked off a groundbreaking project for the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a detect-and-avoid system for the Air Force’s new long-endurance drone. The company has continued to reach important milestones on the path to bringing FlightHorizon PILOT, our dual-use (i.e. for both civilian and military users) onboard detect-and-avoid product, to the military.
Senator John Hoeven announced that he is working to expand the Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). Hoeven made the announcement with SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear while reviewing progress on the facilities being developed at the GFAFB for the SDA’s low-Earth orbit satellite mission, which will serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications.
D-Fend Solutions has received additional confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for EnforceAir2, the award-winning counter-drone technology acclaimed for its ability to provide protection from unmanned aircraft systems, following completion of a series of evaluations related to airport operational continuity.
FlytBase announced a strategic partnership with Pix4D to streamline drone data processing workflows, enabling seamless data upload and automated processing for accurate mapping and 3D modeling.
uAvionix, a leader in aviation surveillance solutions, announced the integration of its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s advanced ITM (Integrated Traffic Management) system for Agile and Integrated Airspace System, a leading-edge UK Government $5M Future Flight Phase III project.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has partnered with the Grand Forks Air Force Base, GrandSKY, and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to successfully conduct test flights of the Kratos Valkyrie UAS and its associated Trolley Launch System. This innovative system enables traditional rocket/catapult launch high-performance jet drones to be capable of traditional runway launch without RATO assist when runways are available at the operational site.
Packet Digital officially secured the location for its future battery cell plant in Fargo, North Dakota. With the location and building in place, Packet Digital will begin construction on the facility and begin acquiring the equipment needed to manufacture its highly reliable, high-performance drone battery cells right here in the United States.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development and production of small affordable engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications.
Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Eve Air Mobility and Siemens Smart Infrastructure are teaming up to evaluate the electrical infrastructure and energy management services needed to support safe, efficient and scalable eVTOL operations.
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands event will bring together Dutch startups, universities, government officials, aerospace leaders, and representatives from other high-tech industries.
Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in manufacturing and providing services for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a significant advancement in the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. During the 45th Farnborough Airshow, the company unveiled the aircraft being built in the Embraer test facility of Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration.
AgEagle Announces UAV Sale to National Department of Transport Infrastructure in Brazil
July 18, 2024
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced a purchase order to deliver 10 eBee X lightweight mapping drone systems, batteries, backpacks, and limited spares, to a leading distributor in Brazil, Santiago & Cintra, the selected supplier for the National Department of Transport Infrastructure.
Air Mobility Command (AMC), in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Information Directorate, began assessing the AFRL Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management system at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
Inertial Labs and ideaForge Partner for Innovative UAV-Based LiDAR Solutions with RESEPI
July 18, 2024
ideaForge Technology Limited announced its partnership with Inertial Labs, a global leader in innovative inertial sensors and integrated GPS systems, to integrate Inertial Labs’ RESEPI LiDAR solution into ideaForge’s high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration represents a significant advancement in UAV-based LiDAR mapping, offering industries an enhanced, highly accurate, and reliable solution.
Censys Technologies now offers the Mapper+ Version C, YellowScan’s cutting-edge UAS LiDAR system. Integrated with the Sentaero 5, this new payload introduces new features that enable enhanced LiDAR capabilities.
Northrop Grumman's uncrewed RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft has been providing NATO with crucial surveillance capabilities since it began operations in February 2021. Phoenix leverages Northrop Grumman's leadership in autonomy to enable the alliance to collectively deter adversaries and respond to shared security challenges.
The U.S. Navy announced a $14,499,109 contract with Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. for the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology. Specifically, the contract will reimburse costs associated with hardware in the loop, software in the loop, and inspection and testing methodologies enabling attributable unmanned system development.
D-Fend Solutions announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2, which includes all upgrades to the system released since the launch of the product last year. This new software version comprises major upgrades to its award-winning capabilities and builds upon its proven C-UAS power, performance, portability, and range.
Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix jointly announced that UVT has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. This waiver, granted under Part 107 regulations, allows UVT to significantly advance operational capabilities, opening new avenues for remote enterprise applications.
UAVOS has launched the Gimbal 155, a new gimbaled camera purpose-built for the UAS Survey Mission program. The GOS-155 was designed to meet the UAV requirements for surveillance and rescue missions. Its optimized SWaP profile, advanced day and night ISR imaging, and embedded video processor makes it ideal for any mid-sized UAS — VTOL or winged.
The Joint C-sUAS Office has hosted industry demonstrations of the latest C-sUAS technology at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) for the past three years. Their most recent event, the fifth held here, took place over four weeks in June, and was the most ambitious yet, focusing on demonstrating systems capable of detecting and defeating swarms of sUAS. Of nearly 60 proposals, 12 systems were selected for demonstration by the JCO, and nine participated here.
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