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UAS-DronesRussia: sub-millimeter radars to intercept small drone
They could have spotted the UAV that hit the Saudi oil tankers
Russia is developing sub-millimeter radars capable of intercepting small drones. According to the production company RTI (Radio Technical and Information Systems - see AVIONEWS) the product will enter... more
UAS-DronesFalco Xplorer drone aircraft completes first flight
It was unveiled at last year’s "Paris Air Show"
Leonardo has announced the maiden flight of its new Falco Xplorer drone aircraft. Falco Xplorer S/N0001 took off from Trapani Air Force base on January 15, cruised over the Gulf of Trapani in a dedicated... more
UAS-DronesMQ-9 "Reaper" drone aircraft killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani
Hunter-killer UAV designed for long-range surveillance
It was a General Atomics MQ-9 "Reaper" drone plane that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. The remotely operated unmanned aircraft (originally known as "Predator B") of the United States... more
UAS-DronesDrones planes to monitor in climate change in Greenland
Very rapid melting of glaciers that raises the global sea level
The University of Cambridge is employing drones to monitor the condition of Greenland glaciers and the damage caused by climate change. While today the summit is held in Madrid on the environmental crisis,... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo invests in the solar-powered drone aircraft
It is expected to begin flight operations as soon as 2021
Leonardo is accelerating the progress of technology and innovation in autonomous flight by investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a US/Spanish start-up specialising in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air... more
UAS-DronesFirst tests for new "delivery by drone" initiative in France
French and European air safety regulatory authorities part of the plan
A multi drone combined flight tracked by a fleet management station was successfully tested at the E-Valley Park, on the site of the former Cambrai airbase in northern France as part of the test campaign... more
UAS-DronesDrones against malaria in Africa
A disinfestation program in Zanzibar
The drones will be used in the fight against malaria in Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania. Remote piloted aircraft will spray a silicone-based gel on the rice fields, on the large expanses of stagnant... more
UAS-DronesThe Russian "Orion" drone is completing its tests
Production in series could soon begin - VIDEO
The Russian drone aircraft "Orion" was used for a military training operation of the Moscow Aerospace Force after several experimental tests in Syria. The remotely piloted aircraft, which can carry up... more
UAS-DronesSchiebel Camcopter S-100 UAS wins contract with Royal Thai Navy
It will be deployed in 2020
Schiebel wins competitive tender to supply its CAMCOPTER S-100 System to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).Following an extensive competitive tender process, Schiebel was awarded its first contract with the RTN,... more
UAS-DronesDeliveries by drones in Virginia
New service from a Google affiliate company - VIDEO
A subsidiary society of Google called "Wing" has launched a drone delivery service in Virginia. Customers have the option of getting the products bought online even after about four minutes from the purchase.... more
UAS-DronesChina: unstoppable growth of planes, helicopters and drones
Thousands of facilities to meet demand
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) reported that China's demand for short-haul, tourist and medical flights has increased. Beijing currently has 239 airports for civil aviation, 460 carriers... more
UAS-DronesIndra led European project Comp4drones
For transportation services based on drone
Indra, one of the global technology and consulting companies, will develop innovative applications based on the use of drone aircraft and artificial intelligence, which will allow them to offer new and... more
UAS-DronesTrial flight of the new "Hunter" drone with a Su-57 plane
The images of the Russian exercise - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of a test flight of its new stealth drone, the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik also known as "Hunter" (see AVIONEWS). From the images it is possible to see the remotely... more
UAS-DronesAttacks with drone planes bring down Saudi Arabia
Oil plants in Aramco are hit with a jump in record prices
Drone aircraft attacks by Houthi in Aramco at Saudi Arabia to oil plants could have devastating repercussions on the petrol market with an unprecedented jump in prices due to the loss of production of... more
UAS-DronesDrones will inspect Austrian Airlines aircraft
Greater thoroughness and less time -VIDEO
Austrian Airlines has decided to use autonomous drones developed by the French start-up "Donecle" to inspect its Airbus aircraft: through the detailed study of the high definition images provided, any... more
UAS-DronesRussia: "Okhotnik" drone aircraft delivered to forces in 2025
Declaration made during "Maks-2019" - VIDEO
Today, on August 28th, Russian Deputy Minister Yuri Borisov's press office stated at the International Aerospace Exhibition "Maks-2019" (see AVIONEWS) that Russia will begin delivering "Okhotnik" model... more
UAS-DronesTest new Japanese drone model for future flying cars
The one-minute flight that catapults us for a few seconds into the movie "Blade Runner" - VIDEO
A few days after the death of the actor Rutger Hauer, protagonist of the science fiction film "Blade Runner" in which cars are seen darting in the sky, comes the test of the Japanese company Nec Corp on... more
UAS-DronesIncidents between aircraft and drones in the UK increased
A study by the "Times" mostly at the Heathrow Airport
According to a research conducted in the United Kingdom by the "Times" and published on August 3, incidents and potential collisions between drones and airplanes were reported at a rate of almost three... more
UAS-DronesAircraft drones for delivery services. UPS requests FAA certification
Deliveries by UAV for commercial purposes, through a subsidiary
UPS announced today that it has applied to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Part 135 certification to operate commercial flights by drones (aircraft without pilo at remote control) within... more
UAS-DronesSmall drone helicopter enters service with Armed forces of different Countries
The "Black Hornet" by Flir Systems weighs about two hectograms -VIDEO
The "Black Hornet" drone by the American Flir Systems is a kind of tiny combat helicopter that is entering service with the Armed forces of several Western countries. The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more
UAS-Drones"Drone Champions League" happens in Turin
Today and tomorrow the best UAV pilots will challenge each other
"Drone Champions League" will be happen in Turin today and tomorrow. This is the championship for drone aircraft professionals. Pilots will challenge each other by speeding the unmanned aircraft along... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. China tests mail delivery via amphibious drone
A capillary system is being planned that will serve the most peripheral islands - VIDEO
It is being tested from Shanghai to Shengsi Island, the archipelago located in the Bay of Hangzhou, in the East China Sea, to develop a widespread system for delivering mail from the mainland to the most... more
UAS-DronesChinese armed forces test drone cargo aircraft
The UAV has flown with half a ton for over 500 km
China's National Defense University of People's Liberation Army has managed to fly a cargo drone plane carrying half a ton of cargo over 500 kilometers. The Chinese news agency "Xinhua" reports... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo launches the Drone Contest in Turin
During Innovation Day, Crescendo. Naturalia - Artificialia
Leonardo Innovation Day, Crescendo. Naturalia - Artificialia was held today at the OGR in Turin to promote the cross fertilization of ideas between humanistic and scientific disciplines. The event was... more
UAS-DronesUber invests on drone planes for food delivery
Tests have been carried out in San Diego in collaboration with McDonalds
Drone aircraft, and everything they can deliver, are the new business frontier for Silicon Valley companies. Amazon recently presented the drone that will cover Prime Air service for parcel delivery (see AVIONEWS).... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: published common EU rules
Their application will be gradual -ATTACHMENT
On 11 June 2019 common European rules on drones, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 & Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, have been published to ensure drone operations across... more
UAS-DronesAmazon presents hybrid drone
The aircraft will deliver packages to customers up to 15 miles within 30 minutes
The project that Jeff Bezos has been pursuing since 2013 is almost upon us. In the Mars Conference (Machine Learning, Automation, Robotics and Space) held in Las Vegas from June 4th to 7th, Amazon officials... more
UAS-DronesBoeing invests in Robotic Skies
It is a service provider of commercial UAS
Boeing announced its investment in Robotic Skies, a services provider that connects manufacturers and operators of commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with a global network of more than 170 civil... more
UAS-DronesYemen, rebels launched drone attack
UAV was used against the loyalist military parade
In Yemen, the Houthi insurgent movement launched a drone against military parade of Arab Saudi-led coalition forces in the southern port city of Aden. The news was given by the media linked to the rebels,... more
UAS-DronesAirbus and Spanish Air Force to develop drone aircraft
Digital technologies first tested on the A-400M and then on C-295 and CN-235
The Spanish Air Force has become one of the first air forces worldwide to support the development of Airbus’ drone and augmented reality-based maintenance inspection services, with the aim of drastically re... more