The U.S. State Department gave Congress notification it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed MQ-9B aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates in a deal worth as much as $2.9 billion, people briefed on the notification said. Continue reading
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Crowded Space Drones Gets UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner Certification
UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter QPM LLB has awarded Crowded Space Drones the first-ever private sector certificate of compliance in relation to surveillance camera systems and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 for the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in surveillance-related applications. Continue reading
US Approves Sale of MQ-9B SeaGuardian to Taiwan
MQ-9B SeaGuardian
The U.S. State Department has cleared the potential sale of four sophisticated U.S.-made aerial drones to Taiwan in a formal notification sent to Congress, a congressional aide said on Tuesday, the last step before finalizing a weapons sale that will further anger China. Continue reading
US Army Selects BAE Systems for Manned-Unmanned Teaming Technologies
BAE Systems has been awarded multiple contracts from the U.S. Army to develop key technologies for the Advanced Teaming Demonstration Program (A-Team). BAE Systems was the only company awarded contracts for three of the program’s four focus areas, designed to advance manned and unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities that are expected to be critical components in the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. Continue reading
Danish Airspace Moves to Integrate Drones
Benny Engelbrecht
A new Danish traffic management platform for drones, paving the way for integration of drones into Danish Airspace, is currently being tested on Funen. The so-called UTM platform serves to ensure safe and efficient flight of thousands of commercial drones, in full integration with conventional air traffic. Continue reading
GA-ASI Moves Sustainment Operations to Europe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. opened a new customer service center in Dresden, Germany on October 5, 2020. The center provides sustainment capabilities for MQ-9 fleets in and near Europe, providing customer convenience and expanding opportunities for European aerospace suppliers. Continue reading
UAV Factory Announces the Penguin C Mk2 System
UAV Factory has announced the release of the Penguin C Mk2 system – the company’s most advanced small tactical UAS. The Penguin C Mk2 has successfully completed its validation flight program and the company has started deliveries to customers. Continue reading
China Unveils Wing Loong-10 at Nanchang Airshow
China has unveiled its new Wing Loong-10 attack drone at the Nanchang Airshow 2020, which started on Saturday. Continue reading