Vision Flex Excels at 2024 IDEaS Counter UAS Sandbox in Canada

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The Counter UAS Sandbox, organised by Canada’s Department of National Defence in Suffield, Alberta, hosted industry leaders in advanced solutions for detecting and defeating of UAS. This was a great opportunity to show the latest advancements in our vision-optics systems and our ability to keep up with the acceleration of drone capabilities. Vision Flex, utilising […]

South Korea to Start Production of Anti-Aircraft Laser Weapon

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South Korea will begin production of a laser weapon designed to strike down enemy drones for deployment this year, the defense procurement agency said, in a push to become the first country to operate such a weapon. Last month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a deal worth about 100 billion won (US$72 million) […]

France’s OSKAR Loitering Munition Heads to Ukraine

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Delair and KNDS France will provide 100 OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) loitering munitions to Ukraine in the third quarter of 2024, the companies announced at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition. The OSKAR is based on Delair’s UX11 flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), equipped with a 2.3 kg high-explosive fragmentation warhead developed by KNDS […]

Unmanned Vehicle Technologies and uAvionix Announce FAA BVLOS Waiver for Michigan Test Site

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UVT and uAvionix have jointly announced that Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC  has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) 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​,​ ​open​ing​​ new avenues […]

Intelligent Energy Fuel Cell Powers Aurora Flight Sciences SKIRON-XLE sUAS for 5+ Hours Flight Time

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Intelligent Energy (IE) is collaborating with Aurora Flight Sciences to help power the next generation of Aurora uncrewed aircraft systems through the use of fuel cell technology. Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, recently tested its fuel-cell-powered SKIRON-XLE, a new addition to its SKIRON Expeditionary small uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) product line. The new craft […]

Why No One Can Attacks AWACS Aircraft

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AWACS aircraft are indispensable components of modern military operations, providing essential surveillance, command, and control capabilities. Their advanced technology, strategic operational tactics, robust protective measures, and the deterrent effect of potential escalations contribute to their relative safety in conflicts. Consequently, despite their significant importance, AWACS aircraft remain largely unscathed, highlighting their strategic and tactical invulnerability […]

FAA Releases New FRIA Map for Drone Pilots

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Finding FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Made Easier with New Online Map With the arrival of summer, drone enthusiasts are gearing up for more outdoor activities. As drone flying gains popularity, it’s crucial for pilots to adhere to FAA regulations, including the Remote ID rule, which requires all registered drones to broadcast identification and location information while […]

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Skyportz Welcomes New Action Plan for Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Australia

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Victoria’s Government Introduces Strategic Framework to Boost Vertiport Development Skyportz, an Australian vertiport developer, has expressed strong support for the newly released Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Action Plan for the State of Victoria. This plan marks a significant step forward in establishing the necessary infrastructure for air taxi operations and other AAM initiatives. Five years […]

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Ground-Based Detect and Avoid Facilitates FAA BVLOS Waiver at Michigan Test Site

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Integration of uAvionix Casia G System Enables Advanced Drone Operations Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix have announced that UVT has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. The waiver, identified as 107W-2024-01230 and […]

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Commercial UAV Expo 2024: Industry Leaders to Discuss Drones in Action

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Keynote Speakers from FAA, Houston Public Works, and PG&E to Highlight Regulations and Success Strategies Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an extensive conference program and an impressive speaker line-up focused on advancing the commercial drone industry. Register by July 19 for early bird rates! […]

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