The first Dutch solar drone manufactured by Avy, performed a successful test flight at the end of this summer. The drone is equipped with custom solar foil developed by Wattlab to reflect and absorb more sunlight. Continue reading
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Cellular Communications from the Stratosphere
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Deutsche Telekom and its technology partner Stratospheric Platforms Ltd conducted the world’s first successful demonstration of LTE/4G voice and data connectivity over a platform flying at the edge of the stratosphere and fully integrated into a commercial mobile network. Continue reading
BAE Systems Gets $400M US Air Force Skyborg Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the Skyborg programme.
Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Completes First Taxi
The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft that’s expected to make its first flight this year. Continue reading
Leonardo Demonstrates Helicopter-UAV Teaming in UK
On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Continue reading
GA-ASI Selects Two Belgian Supppliers
GA-ASI is pleased to announce the selection of two Belgian companies – Hexagon’s Geospatial division and ScioTeq – from its “Blue Magic Belgium” (BMB) industry solicitation event that took place the week of 21 September. Continue reading
Frontex Awards €100M Contracts for Mediterranean Drone Patrols
Airbus/IAI and Elbit Systems will be paid €100m (£91m) to operate drones to spot refugees and migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean sea to Europe, according to Frontex contracts. Continue reading
USAF Seeking Upgrades to Counter-UAS Weapons
The US Air Force is in the market for upgrades to its counter-drone technologies, according to an Oct. 16 request for information posted on a federal contracting website. Continue reading