Flex Force Delivers 1000th Dronebuster® Hand-held C-UAS System
WEBPortland, Oregon-based Flex Force Enterprises Inc. (Flex Force) recently completed the delivery of its 1000th Dronebuster hand-held drone countermeasure. Since designing the Dronebuster in 2017, Flex Force has manufactured the Dronebuster as an effective, easy-to-use, low-cost drone countermeasure. Flex Force has successfully fielded the 1000th system and continues to diversify the Dronebuster ...
Silent Arrow® 1-Ton Cargo Delivery Drone Unveiled in London, …
WEBRevolutionary 28ft (8.5m) wingspan autonomous glider to be high-volume manufactured in the United Kingdom by The MEL Group LONDON, Sept. 10, 2019 – Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), world leaders in heavy payload, unmanned cargo delivery solutions, today announced the unveiling of the Silent Arrow® GD-2000 cargo delivery drone at the Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) show…
FlightWave Aerospace closes new round of funding – sUAS News
WEBFlightWave Aerospace, makers of cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems and integrated sensor technology, has closed a new round of investment to rapidly expand and accelerate new product development and market reach. California-based aerospace company FlightWave announced a new round of investment, enabling the development of a new generation of UAS in addition to more rapid growth…
Over 4,000 Flight Hours Lead to BOM Finalization for Wingcopter …
WEBWingcopter, a leading innovator in autonomous drone delivery, today announced a significant milestone in the development of its Wingcopter 198 model: the finalization of its Bill of Materials (BOM).This achievement marks the culmination of months of intensive design, development, and testing, paving the way …
U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium – sUAS News
WEBThe AeroVironment JUMP 20 is the first fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) to be deployed extensively in support of U.S. military forces. Ideal for multi-mission operations, JUMP 20 delivers 14+ hours of endurance, a standard operational range of 115 miles (185 kilometers) and is runway independent ...
Japan Buys Two SeaGuardians from GA-ASI – sUAS News
WEBThe Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), scheduled for delivery in 2025. This follows JCG’s ongoing Company-Owned, Contractor-Operated agreement with GA-ASI for operating SeaGuardian, which began in April 2022.
Volansi VOLY 50 - sUAS News
WEBVolansi, Inc., a leader in autonomous Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drone logistics, announced today the launch of their newest unmanned aerial vehicle, the VOLY 50, a multi-role, long-haul vehicle offering superior flight range and flexible payload capacity. The VOLY 50 series was designed to meet the exacting requirements of commercial customers operating in remote…
Skyports builds momentum in Queensland through partnership …
WEBSkyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, and Wagner Corporation, a leading Australian property, infrastructure, and sustainable development company, have partnered to explore vertiport development opportunities in the state of Queensland, Australia.The agreement follows a recent announcement between Wisk and ...
Implementing Mode 5 IFF Transponders Into Unmanned Aircraft …
WEBToday’s units weigh in at under a pound. A typical “mini” manned aircraft Mode 5 IFF transponder is still much larger and heavier than a purpose-built UAS transponder. 2. Power Output. For UAS, there is an appendix to AIMS 17-1000 that allows for reduced output power from transponders on unmanned vehicles.
How Drones are Impacting Land Mine Reduction Globally
WEBA land mine blast can be fatal or cause injuries such as blindness, burns, damaged limbs, and shrapnel wounds. There were at least 5,554 casualties of land mines in 2019 according to Landmine Monitor 2020. Civilians accounted for the vast majority of casualties (80%) and children represented nearly half of all civilian casualties (43%).