Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
Solar-powered, high-altitude aircraft is being produced at Farnborough, with the first Zephyr S being airborne while this week's airshow is on.
30-kg RUAV can carry a 3-kg payload
Progress towards military-spec UAVs flying in civilian airspace has taken another step as Elbit is introducing a certifiable Hermes 900 version.
UK-based company touts its ability to keep customers updated on drone developments.
Scheduled to achieve its IOC in 2020, the MQ-8C Fire Scout is soon to begin testing with Osprey radar and Link 16 capability
While Sky Guardian will be much more capable than the Reaper, the U.S. has so far shown no interest in acquiring any.
IAI and nonprofit SpaceIL plan to launch Moon mission from Cape Canaveral in December.
Under-wing cargo pods can be delivered ballistically, or via parachute.
There are moves afoot in the UK to ensure it at least retains the capability to build whole military aircraft in the future.
The Italian company is leading two unmanned aerial systems projects that could appeal to varous nations for maritime applications.
