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UAS-DronesSesar Ju: Europe needs to prepare for drone market boom, says new study -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - By 2050, it is estimated that there will be some 7 million consumer leisure drone aircraft in operation across Europe
By 2050, it is estimated that there will be some 7 million consumer leisure drone aircraft in operation across Europe, including a fleet of 400 000 drones offering important services across the agricultural,... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo-Finmeccanica: SW-4 ‘Solo’ Rotary Wing UAV at "Unmanned Warrior 2016"
Rome, Italy - And advanced airborne sensors
Leonardo-Finmeccanica attended Royal Navy’s "Unmanned Warrior 2016" from 9th to 21st October, the largest demonstration of maritime autonomous systems ever held. The industry demonstrated the capabilities o... more
UAS-DronesEP and aviation safety: transport MEPs back draft EU rules on drone aircraft and emerging risks
Strasbourg, France - Registration, flights over conflict zones, emissions and noise, next steps
Plans to update EU civil aviation safety rules to address emerging risks were amended and approved by Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs on Thursday. The updated EU regulation will also introduce the... more
UAS-DronesAirplanes-helicopters drones: the Mavic Pro arrives from China to Rome (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Its debut in a shopping center in the Italian capital city next Saturday
Its name is Mavic Pro and is produced by the Chinese DJI, a giant that declares to have sold 900,000 drone aircraft only in 2015, in its different models. UAV -Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control... more
UAS-DronesHybrid aircraft. Airbus named new flying car project
Paris, France - It will be Vahana and the flight tests of the first prototype will begin at the end of 2017
Hindus have welcomed naming of Airbus Group’s new project of aircraft-flying car for individual passenger and cargo transport, named as Vahana in a Sanskrit word translated as vehicle or carrier. A word t... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo-Finmeccanica, Airbus and Dassault Aviation: European MALE RPAS programme takes off
Manching, Germany - The start of the development phase is planned for 2018, with a prototype first flight in early 2023 and a first delivery of the system in the 2025 timeframe
Since beginning of September the development of a common European drone has entered a new phase. The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely... more
UAS-DronesKorean Air to partner with Boeing on unmanned helicopter development
Seoul, South Korea - Both will also carry out an overseas joint marketing program
Korean Air and Boeing have signed a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) for the joint development of 500MD unmanned helicopters. Present at the ceremony held on Sept. 21st in Korean Air’s HQ were Yang Ho Cho, C... more
UAS-DronesAirbus Defence and Space secures Europe’s DOA for Unmanned Aerial Systems
Madrid, Spain - EASA recognition lays the ground for civil certification of large UAS
After more than two years’ work Airbus Defence and Space has become one of the world’s first companies to be approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the design and development of Unm... more
UAS-DronesDEMA tries ULTRAS on the test bed of the Grottaglie airport
Grottaglie, Italy - The presentation at "Farnborough Air Show" last July
It has been presented only last July at the "Farnborough Air Show" and today it flies on the Grottaglie airport. It is Ultras, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control or APR) tactical class aircraft... more
UAS-DronesAirbus Group and Local Motors partnership enters Phase II
Las Vegas, Usa - Kick-off with a live co-creation event at "InterDrone 2016" in Las Vegas
Airbus Group and Local Motors announced today the launch of the Phase II of their partnership during the "InterDrone 2016" International Drone Conference and Exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This... more
UAS-DronesFrench drone company launches Disco Parrot; the Flying Wing aircraft return
Paris, France - UAV technology inspires to the airplanes without fuselage
Parrot French company, which produces Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV, at remote control), launches on the market Disco Parrot, a drone that, thanks to its powerful engine and resistant battery, reaches... more
UAS-DronesCzech UAV civilian planes to be manufactured under licence in China -VIDEO
Prague, Czech Republic - Preparations are underway
Preparations are underway for one of the world’s largest civilian unmanned planes, developed by Czech Republic based manufacturer Primoco UAV, to be manufactured in China in cooperation with the China V... more
UAS-DronesAirbus to operate Heron 1 drone aircraft for Germany also in Mali
Frankfurt, Germany - Similar to the mission in Afghanistan active since 2010
The German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a contract to provide Heron 1 surveillance drone aircraft to support the Bundeswehr mission in Mali. Similar to... more
UAS-DronesAt least 100,000 drone aircraft in the Russian skies within 2035
Moscow, Russia - A turnover estimated in 35-40 billions of dollar
"Ria Novosti" reported yesterday and ASI (Russian strategic initiatives Agency) declared it. According to an its recent publication, at least 100,000 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control, known... more
UAS-DronesPiaggio Aerospace, speaks out ItalianFiom Union deputy: "The bankrupt is closer than ever"
Genoa, Italy - The perspective of a Finmeccanica's rescue of the company is an utopy
Yesterday, the prototype of the aircraft remotely piloted (Apr) P-1HH Hammerhead Piaggio Aerospace crashed off the coast of Trapani (see AVIONEWS) while its first test flight lasted not even 20 minutes.... more
UAS-DronesTrapani: a prototype of drone aircraft P-1HH Hammerhead by Piaggio crashed
Trapani, Italy - Immediate the rescue operations of the drone 30 million Euros worth
In late morning of yesterday a P-1HH HammerHead drone aircraft by Piaggio Aerospace crashed into the sea during its test flight on which the company had put a lot of expectations. The UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
UAS-DronesUS will operate drone aircraft MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) to control illegal migrants traffic
Washington, Usa - US Customs and border protection (CBC) will use 9 UAV to patrol american airspace
United States will use drone aircraft to control illegal border crossing of immigrants. This was revealed by the American Customs service and border protection (CBC); will be used 9 UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. UAV fights dryness in Nevada
Carson City, Nevada - For the very first time an unmanned remote-controlled aircraft was able to sprinkle clouds with silver iodide
A drone aircraft for the very first time has successfully managed to sprinkle silver iodide over a cloud during its first test flight in Nevada. Yesterday the aircraft Savant, or "Sandoval silver state... more
UAS-DronesEASA creates task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft (planes and helicopters)
Cologne, Germany - At the end of July it will publish its results and will organise a workshop with stakeholders
The European Aviation Safety Agency announces today the creation of a task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft. The task force will: - Review all relevant occurrences including... more
UAS-DronesSecretly tested new military Russian drone aircraft United 40 MALE-class
Moscow, Russia - It can fly for an amount of time longer than 100 hours
Today it seems that has been secretly tested a new military Russian drone aircraft, a MALE-class United 40 (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance): an anonymous source from the Russian Defense Ministry, who calls... more
UAS-DronesFAA urges non-hobby Unmanned Aircraft Systems registration via new system
Washington, Usa - It became available to these owners March 30
What’s not to like about an automated government system that’s faster, simpler and more user-friendly than the paper-based system it supplements? In a Federal Register notice, the Federal Aviation Adm... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA reviewing micro UAS report -SPECIALS
Washington, Usa - The Authority will use the information in the report to develop a flexible, performance-based proposed rule
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently reviewing the report and recommendations of the Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. The agency had tasked the group... more
UAS-DronesFAA expands online Small Unmanned Aircraft registration
Washington, Usa - Starting today
Starting today, owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations will be able to use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration p... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA doubles “Blanket” altitude for many UAS flights
Washington, Usa - After a comprehensive risk analysis
After a comprehensive risk analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government air... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases updated UAS sighting reports
Washington, Usa - The latest report covers August 22, 2015 through January 31, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated list of pilot, air traffic controller and citizen reports of possible encounters with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The latest report covers... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace forecast
Washington, Usa - It finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of UAS
The FAA has released its annual Aerospace Forecast Report Fiscal Years 2016 to 2036 that finds a sustained increase in overall air travel and the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). A key portion... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Federal Government expands UAS partnerships
Washington, Usa - The EXCOM provides agencies with a forum to share information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key government agencies involved in unmanned aircraft operations are expanding participation in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Executive Committee (EXCOM).... more
UAS-DronesFAA administrator talks drone aircraft at SXSW
Washington, Usa - In his opening remarks, he outlined recent progress on several important initiatives
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Sally French, "The Drone Girl", yesterday led a lively panel discussion about the future of small unmanned aircraft at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin on Monday.... more
UAS-DronesDeveloping a pioneer project for farm monitoring using UAV aircraft
Seville, Spain - Called "Mochuelo" it is in a trial phase on olive farms, but its implementation field will be wide
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has started to develop, through the ATLAS Flight Test Center, a new R&D project directed towards improving vigilance and security of agricultural... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft, the new challenge: how to identify and block them
Rome, Italy - The antidrone systems on the occasion of a conference next March 23
Top secret projects for development of antidrone systems are under consideration at worldwide. After a boom of these flying machines and the quick busy skies, the new technological challenge is this: to... more
UAS-DronesUAE selects "His" P-1HH HammerHead UAV airplane (Piaggio Aerospace)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be equipped with cameras, radar and communication systems
The United Arab Emirates "Play at home" in the contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P-1HH HammerHead aircraft, state-of-the-art multipurpose Unmanned... more
UAS-DronesAnglo-French summit in Amiens: joint program for drone aircraft of last generation
Amiens, France - It will be a Future Combat Air System and will cost USD 2,11 billions, equally divided between the two Governments
From the summit in Amiens (75 miles North of Paris) that gathered every two years the Head of Governments of France and UK, yesterday arose the announcement of a common program regarding the joint construction... more
UAS-DronesFAA unveils effort to expand the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft
Washington, Usa - The Authority establishes a rulemaking committee that will begin its work in March and issue its final report to the Authority on April 1
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework t... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA, DHS, CACI, UMD perfom UAS detection work
Washington, Usa - Each month the Federal Aviation Administation receives more than 100 reports from pilots
Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft come to Naval Air Station based in Sigonella
Rome, Italy - US Naval Support Activity in Naples will house aircraft without a human pilot aboard
Aircraft without a human pilot aboard are not just a dream and further US Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also known as UAS, System) will fly across the Italian sky. Naval Air Station based in Sigonella,... more
UAS-DronesThe FAA reminds you to register your drone aircraft
Washington, Usa - The deadline is this Friday, February 19, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners about this week’s registration deadline. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been fly... more
UAS-DronesFAA updates DC-area Unmanned aircraft procedures
Washington, Usa - In the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its conditions yesterday for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, DC to clarify differences for various types... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA explains that the Super Bowl is a "No Drone Zone" -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The restrictions will be in effect from 2 pm to 11:59 pm on Sunday, Feb. 7
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions w... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Emirates and Boeing launch "View from above"
Dubai, UAE - One of the largest aerial filming projects to date spanning 18 global destinations
Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drone aircraft. Fil... more
UAS-DronesFAA registered nearly 300,000 Unmanned aircraft owners during first 30 days
Washington, Usa - The agency continues to see a steady stream of daily registrations
Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) on-line registration system went live. Owners who registered i... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Embraer-Ael-Avibras: decreed the end of the Harpia Sistemas jv activities
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The cessation of the alliance took place in a friendly way
Embraer Defesa & Segurança Participações (DSP) announces, in conjunction with AEL Sistemas and Avibras Divisão Aérea e Naval, its decision to wind-up the activities of Harpia Sistemas, a joint-venture form... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA to suspend on-line small Uas registration during overnight hours to complete site maintenance
Washington, Usa - In advance of an expected rush of customers on Christmas Day
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily suspend on-line registration for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Wednesday night to complete a second round of planned site maintenance... more
UAS-DronesEASA paves the way for the safe use of drone aircraft in Europe
Cologne, Germany - The opinion includes 27 concrete proposals for a regulatory framework for operating all unmanned aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Technical Opinion on the safe use of drone aircraft in Europe’s civil airspace. The EASA Technical Opinion sets the direction to be followed for a... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Airborne Concept and Egis develop integration of ADS-B transponder onto mini rotary wing drone
Toulouse, France - The firms presented at the end of last September the results of the work
At Toulouse-Francazal airport at the end of September this year, the firms Airborne Concept and Egis presented the French civil aviation authority DGAC with the results of their work to develop the integration... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA issues fact sheet on State and local UAS laws -Specials
Washington, Usa - The document provides information, safety reasons, examples
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new fact sheet on state and local regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provides information for states and municipalities considering laws or regulations... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA announces small UAS registration rule
Washington, USA - Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Skyrobotic announces certifications for the Italian facility
Rome, Italy - And it continues to strengthen its commitment to aerospace industry
Skyrobotic, a company active in the development, design, production and marketing of unmanned aircraft systems (SAPR) in mini and micro classes for civil and commercial use, part of Italeaf Group, has... more
UAS-DronesHeron 1 aircraft UAS chalks up 25,000 flight hours in Afghanistan
Munich, Germany - The occasion was celebrated at Camp Mazar-e-Sharif together with the Luftwaffe.
Following this year’s 410th flight on 16 November 2015, the Heron Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which is jointly operated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and Airbus Defence and Space, successfully l... more
UAS-DronesFAA: think twice about "Drone registration" firms
Washington, Usa - Two weeks ago the task force
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants unmanned aircraft owners to know that there's no need to work with a “Drone registration” company to help them file an application for a registration num... more
UAS-DronesFAA: UAS registration task-force day three update
Washington, Usa - The group will now finalize its recommendations for delivery to the authority administrator by November 20
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its final day of meetings. The group focused on reaching a consensus on a recommended process for registration. The discussions... more