The combat capabilities of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter have been compared to the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. The Russian aircraft’s speed and armament could allow it to respond quickly to potential threats—and if necessary back out just as quickly from fights it cannot win. But now the Su-57 could have another advantage: a remotely piloted mode that could enable the advanced fighter to be operated safely away from potentially hostile skies. Continue reading
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Aviation Innovation Centre Launched at Goodwood Aerodrome
The launch of the Aviation Innovation Centre at Goodwood Aerodrome provides the UAV industry with a solution to develop, test, trial and showcase emerging technologies. It’s the first of its kind in the UK, coming at a time when the aviation industry is focusing heavily on the development of commercial unmanned technology and with the UK CAA seeing a significant increase in UAV operation approval requests. Continue reading
Aero Concept Systems Decontamination Drone
A Canadian company, Aero Concept Systems Inc., has created the Aero Rover 100-6L decontamination drone, aimed for medium and large venues. Continue reading
Disney Patent Reveals Drone Use to Control Show Elements
From a recent patent filed by Disney Enterprises, Inc., it seems Disney may be looking to take their stage shows to new heights with the help of drones. Continue reading
Russian Hi-Tech Firm Claims World’s Most Powerful Hand-Held Anti-Drone Gun
Avtomatika Group (part of the state tech corporation Rostec) offers the world’s most powerful hand-held system to fight unmanned aerial vehicles, Avtomatika CEO Vladimir Kabanov told TASS. Continue reading
Australia Prepares for Drone Registration
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has opened up a forum for comments on proposed fees for drone services. Continue reading
Customer Finds 25 Issues with HorseFly Drone
Workhorse is making a line of drones designed for parcel delivery, and at least some of those machines are facing difficulties, according to a customer letter reviewed by Barron’s. Continue reading
Schiebel and Nordic Unmanned Conduct World’s First Full-Scale Offshore UAV Flight for Equinor
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully demonstrated to Norwegian energy company Equinor the cargo delivery capability of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER S-100 to offshore platform Troll A. Continue reading