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.

man holding drone
Apr 12, 2018 - 9:04 AM
There is nothing better than “being there” and this year’s drone models at Sun ’n‘ Fun give operators exactly that feeling.
Apr 11, 2018 - 7:06 AM
The compact system is designed to use minimum power to achieve deicing.
Avenger on ramp
Apr 10, 2018 - 8:02 AM
The Predator C Avenger has been flying since 2009, although only small numbers have been produced.
Apr 9, 2018 - 9:39 AM
Will hold second "Drone Enable" conference in September.
Apr 6, 2018 - 11:16 AM
The one-day event will cover flight ops, maintenance, and quality management.
Apr 4, 2018 - 1:28 PM
System Deploys Automatically When Anomalies Occur
Tu-300
Apr 2, 2018 - 4:15 AM
Having treated armed UAVs with caution for many years, Russia appears to have embraced the concept following operational experience in Syria
Brimstone 2
Mar 28, 2018 - 3:36 AM
A capability sustainment contract from the UK should see MBDA's Brimstone missile fielded on Apache attack helicopters and Protector RPAs
X-44A
Mar 26, 2018 - 12:07 PM
The X-44A first flew in 2001 and led to developments that are still mostly classified.
Mar 22, 2018 - 11:52 AM
The study says fundamental transformations will disrupt the status quo and create new opportunities for industry growth.