Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
Avionics
Exploring Advances in Autonomous Flight Technology
How automating aircraft is changing the aviation industry
Security
Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai
IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
General Atomics Teams with Edge for SkyGuardian Weapons
Included in the agreement are the UAE's Al Tariq family of PGMs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Edge Group Provides 'One Stop Shopping' for Defense Systems
Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate a key element of 'Make in the UAE' initiative
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rotor Technologies' Uncrewed Helicopter Completes Landmark Flight Campaign
Two R220Y helicopters flew autonomously for more than 20 hours
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Supernal and Honeywell Develop UAM Ground Control Stations
Honeywell software enables BVLOS flight testing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Tests Single-stick eVTOL Flight Controls
Airbus FlightLab tests eVTOL electric flight control system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Revises UAS Safety Risk Managment Policy
Agency is trying to stay ahead of drone technology
Regulations and Government
The Not-so-New Vision of Air Taxis
While the promise is renewed, air taxis have been here for some time.
Aircraft
AAM Market Worth $68.1B by 2032, Study Finds
The advanced air mobility industry will grow at a CAGR of 35.2 percent, according to a new market report.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls
A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans
Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FCAS Expendable Remote Carrier On Course For 2029 Demo
MBDA leads the development of the expendable remote carrier capability for the tri-national Future Combat Air System.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Romania Firms Up First Watchkeeper UAS Purchase
The Watchkeeper X is the export version of the Watchkeeper UAS developed by Elbit and Thales for the British Army.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
French MALE UAV Debuts at Paris Airshow
Turgis & Gaillard pitches the medium-altitude, long-endurance drone as an all-French platform for surveillance and attack missions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Military UAS Sector Continues To Expand, Says Study
The Teal Group’s annual assessment of the unmanned aerial system arena forecasts continuing high levels of growth.
Safety
AIN Team Wins at Paris's Aerospace Media Awards
AIN Media Group earned top honors at the Aerospace Media Awards during the Paris Airshow.
Engines
General Atomics Gray Eagle Flies with New Powerplant
The HFE 2.0 engine provides the MQ-1C with more power for both improved performance as well as better reliability.
FBOs
Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities
The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Operators Need To Be Up to Speed on European Inspection Rules
The NBAA recently participated in a forum on ramp inspections that addressed the latest changes to Europe's Safety Assessments of Foreign Aircraft process.
ATC
ERAU Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech
Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, tested Reliable Robotics’ communication system for remotely piloted aircraft.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Designate Areas for Non-ID UAS Ops
The FAA has released a draft environmental assessment for areas where UAS can be flown without remote identification equipment.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Summit Aviation Breaks Ground on Yellowstone Facility
Summit Aviation will soon begin construction on its complex at Montana's Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Environment
FAA Invests $19M in Aviation Noise Research
The FAA has awarded $19 million in research grants to 14 universities in an effort to reduce noise pollution associated with aviation.
Aircraft
Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Refueling Technology
Airbus's Auto’Mate technology successfully guided a series of drones to a pre-contact refueling position behind a tanker.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Roundtable Advocates for AAM in FAA Reauthorization
NBAA's Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable marks legislative progress and continuing goals for 2023.
Aircraft
Turkey Unveils Stealth Fighter and Combat UAV
Despite the setbacks imposed by the tragic earthquakes that hit Turkey in February, TAI lifted the veil on the country’s fifth-generation fighter program.
Accidents
Bell APT Autonomous Cargo Drone Crashes in Texas
A Bell APT 70 UAV cargo drone being developed for civil and military missions crashed during flight testing last week in Texas.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Phenix Taps Rolls-Royce, SEI for Ultra 2XL Drones
Phenix Solutions' Ultra 2XL heavy-lift cargo drone will have a Rolls-Royce RR300 engine and firefighting capabilities.
