GA-ASI and Lockheed Martin Developing Net-Enabled Weapons Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian

. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to provide Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The addition of NEW capability for SeaGuardian will bolster the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) capability for the aircraft. The NEW technology provides expanded sensor targeting applications for […]

BlueHalo Selected for US Army Next Generation C-UAS Missile

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) has down-selected BlueHalo as one of two vendors to move forward for the development of the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile (NGCM). BlueHalo is leveraging a long corporate heritage in proven C-UAS technologies to expand […]

Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99

Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police […]

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Today’s the Day! Last Day for Earlybird Tickets to Elevate UAV in Miami

Drone enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders, don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to be part of ElevateUAV. This premier event, organized by Drone Nerds, will take place at the Kovens Center at Florida International University from October 8 to October 10. The conference promises to be an essential gathering for those interested in the […]

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Japan’s Drone Industry Takes Flight: JUIDA’s New Model-Specific Pilot Licensure Program

Collaborative Effort with Leading Japanese Firms Aims to Enhance Drone Pilot Expertise and Advance Domestic UAV Industry by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) recently announced a new MOU with fellow Japanese firms Blue Innovation, […]

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