Month December 2024

‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety

 If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.  The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate…

First Flight of Piasecki ARES Tilt-Duct VTOL

When the ARES-DV Flight Module lifted off from Piasecki’s West Helipad in Essington, Pennsylvania, it achieved a sustained hover for a duration of approximately one minute before descending. Upon landing, the team attached the U.S. Army’s Mobile Multiple Mission Module…

North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones

Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to…

Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects GA-ASI SeaGuardians

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program. This follows JMSDF use of SeaGuardian since May 2023 as part of…

Saab Reveals Live Training UAV

During the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, Saab has revealed a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a…