Category Archives: SPR

Augusta Westland Subsidiary Showcases Solo Rotorcraft UAS/Optionally Piloted Helicopter

PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is showcasing the SW-4 Solo Rotorcraft Unmanned Air System/Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) at MSPO 2013 in Kielce, Poland, demonstrating the Company’s potential in the European aviation sector, where the remotely piloted and unmanned aircraft are becoming synonymous with state-of-the-art technology. Continue reading

EuroHawk Sets Record with 25-Hour Nonstop Flight in Germany

The Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) set an endurance record on August 8 when it flew continuously for 25.3 hours in European airspace. Built by Northrop Grumman Corporation, operating through its subsidiary Northrop Grumman ISS International Inc. (NGISSI), and Cassidian (EADS Deutschland GmbH), the UAS climbed to 58,600 feet over Manching Air Base, Germany. Continue reading

Hex Airbot $50 3D-Printed Nanocopter Shatters Kickstarter Target


The Hex Kickstarter campaign was launched on August 26 with a modest goal of $10,000, but by Tuesday September 3, a total of $200,000 had been pledged. Hex is a completely open source nanocopter kit made by a community of makers from around the world. It’s also the world’s first  consumer electronic product that uses 3D printing technology to achieve personalisation. Continue reading

Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference October 14-16

Registration is now open for the Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kansas from October 14th -16th 2013. It is organised by the Consortium for Kansas Unmanned Systems – a self-forming statewide, national and international association of individuals, academic institutions, companies, organizations and government entities. Continue reading