Category Archives: Test Ranges

UAS R&D Project Wins Environmental Approval in Spain

Spanish regulators gave initial approval to build a research and development center for unmanned aircraft in state-owned forest land. The project, sponsored by the Defense Ministry’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology, won environmental clearance and will advance toward final approvals, according to a decision published last week by the Spanish government. Continue reading

Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation Launches UAS Testing Facility

Sierra VistaAfter two years of persistent work around the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry, the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation (SVEDF) is experiencing the payoff for their unwavering efforts.  On January 15th, they announced the launch of their Cochise County unmanned aircraft systems testing and training facility dubbed Four Pillars.

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