UAS-Drones
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UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100. Schiebel received LUC from Austro Control
The industry is one of the first UAS operator in Europe to have it
Schiebel is one of the first Unmanned Air System (UAS) operator in Europe to receive the organisational approval certificate -Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC)- for its CAMCOPTER S-100 from Austro Control.Under... more
AerospaceEU industry. Commission takes action to improve synergies
Between civil, defence and space sectors -ATTACHMENT
The Commission presented yesterday an Action Plan on Synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge and support its industrial base. The Action... more
DefenseFirst launch of Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 decoy from target drone
Test by the German Armed Forces
A recent trial, which saw the German Armed Forces launching a Leonardo BriteCloud 218 decoy from an Airbus RPATS test platform, to evaluate its potential in protecting flying weapon systems from radar-guided... more
UAS-DronesFrench Navy ships will have Aliaca drone aircraft of Airbus Survey Copter
Signed agreement to supply the naval force of 22 electric aicraft in SMDM maritime version of the model
Airbus Defence and Space mini UAS subsidiary SURVEY Copter signed a contract with French DGA Armament general directorate to provide the French Navy with 11 systems, (22 aircraft), of the electrically... more
DefenseRussia improves new Udar robotic system
Autonomy in movements and interaction with drones
Russian Udar robotic system continues to make great strides: latest prototype announced by Moscow should be able to guarantee autonomous movements and an even more precise interaction with drones. The... more
DefenseRussia, 33 aircraft violated airspace in the past week
8 suspicious drones were also intercepted
According to reports from the local press, in the last week there were 33 violations of Russia's airspace. The control systems managed by Moscow therefore detected over 30 aircraft that were in these... more
Fair and showsBeml and Primoco UAV to establish a center of excellence
A MoU signed during "Aero India 2021 show"
Indian advanced technology company BEML and Czech innovation company Primoco UAV agreed on the cooperation in the field of Unmanned aerial technology. Both companies signed a Memorandum of understanding... more
Civil aviationNordic Unmanned acquires two Camcopter S-100 Uas
One unit already delivered, the second one in 2Q of this year
Nordic Unmanned has acquired two Camcopter S-100 systems: the first was delivered last week and the remaining will be delivered in 2Q2021.This acquisition comes after successful sulphur sniffer operations... more
AirportsEve-led aviation consortium joins UK CAA
To develop Urban Air Mobility concept of operations
A consortium of urban air mobility and aviation companies has commenced work on a concept of operations for integrating air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into the UK’s a... more
Industry"Seaspray" radar to be integrated on MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAS
It will enable persistent maritime ISR
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with Leonardo to integrate its Seaspray 7500E V2 radar into the centerline radar pod of its MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely-piloted aircraft system... more
Civil aviationLeonardo’s acoustic sub hunter technology adds dipping sonar in new demo
The equipment installed on a naval vessel while an Italian Navy NH-90 helicopter supported by dispensing sonobuoys during the trial
A key design feature of the system is its lightweight form factor, which can also be fitted to small, light helicopters for littoral operations more
Civil aviationICAO: new model Unmanned Aircraft Systems regulations
To help countries set out globally-aligned civil UAS operations in domestic airspace
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued new model regulations this month to help countries establish and refine their national guidelines for domestic Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The... more
IndustryNordic Unmanned: developed and demonstrated a hydrogen fuel cell powered drone
It is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic condition
Nordic Unmanned has carried out a successful test flight with a hydrogen fuel cell powered Staaker BG-200; this drone is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic conditions. It is equipped with a... more
HelicoptersFour additional Camcopter S-100 UAVs
For the French Navy
Naval Group, on behalf of the French Navy, has accepted for operational use two further CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a total of four Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). They will be deployed... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and not only. EC presents its plan for green, smart and affordable mobility
Milestones by 2030, 2035 and 2050
The European Commission (EC) presented today its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy' together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives that will guide our work for the next four years. This strategy l... more
Civil aviationThe Zephyr HAPS aircraft concludes a new test flight campaign in USA
Despite global slowdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed a new test flight campaign for its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in Arizona, USA.The 2020 flight campaign succeeded despite global slowdowns... more
AirportsAircraft. New Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility
Developed by EmbraerX and Airservices Australia
EmbraerX, Embraer’s business subsidiary, and Airservices, Australia’s civil air navigation service provider, have developed a new Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the air taxi market, also known as... more
Finance and economyNordic Unmanned: private placement to become publicly listed drone operator in Europe
Among its customers there are EMSA, Norwegian Armed Forces and UK MoD -VIDEO
Nordic Unmanned, an European provider of drone systems and services, is contemplating a private placement and listing on Euronext Growth Oslo in order to finance expected strong growth and international... more
CargoAn unmanned aviation civil zone created in Shanghai
The base is ready to attract a significant number of companies
Pilots? In a not too distant future they may perhaps no longer be the absolute protagonists of civil aviation. China is strongly convinced of this, as evidenced by the official inauguration of an experimental... more
Civil aviationPrimoco UAV airplane is certified by the Military Aviation Authority
The aircraft are used in three continents
The Czech company has signed new contracts in the last few months, despite a global pandemic and the introduction of many restrictions more
DefenseDefense, India will have access to US data for missiles and drones
Agreement was signed in the last few hours
Strategic relations between India and United States are more solid than ever, as confirmed by the agreement signed yesterday, Tuesday October 27, 2020. Washington and New Delhi strengthened the partnership... more
HelicoptersHelicopter-UAV. Demonstrated teaming with AW-159 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
A UK first for seamless integration
On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This took place in the UK during Manned-Unmanned Teaming... more
IndustryFrontex selects Airbus and IAI for Maritime Aerial Surveillance with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The service will be delivered in Greece, and/or Italy and/or Malta within a framework contract
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS), a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space and the global market reference... more
Defense"Euronaval 2020": Leonardo's presence
The industry at the digital exhibition (October 20-27 on-line, event 19-25)
Leonardo, a reference supplier of products and services for naval defence and maritime & coastal surveillance, is participating in the "Euronaval" digital/virtual exhibition (20-27) between the 19th and... more
IndustryEve launched to shape the future of Urban Air Mobility
It is the first spin-off from EmbraerX
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) has been launched as a new, independent company dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. It is developing a full portfolio of solutions... more
IndustryS-100 drone helicopter. Schiebel Pacific ramps up for Land129 and Sea129, hires and upgrades facility
The UAS will be produced by the company at its new Australian facility
Schiebel Pacific is scaling its business in preparation for Land129 and Sea129. The company is hiring remote pilots and maintenance technicians and upgrading its facility.The expansion comes after Schiebel... more
Military aviationIn next two years, new military drone aircraft for Russia
Prototype has already been successfully tested
Two decisive years for the strengthening of the Russian air force. According to what has been learned in the last few hours from sources close to the defense ministry, over the next 24 months there will... more
DefenseLeonardo electronic warfare capability at the heart of RAF swarming drones aircraft demonstration
Its BriteCloud technology is currently being evaluated for service by US Armed Forces
Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial of a ‘swarming drones’ capability. During the demo, a num... more
DefenseArmenia-Azerbaijan, Turkish military planes and drones in support of Baku?
Conflict between the two countries rekindled old tensions
According to what stated today, Monday 28 September 2020, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Turkey would also have intervened in the conflict that just flared up between the former Soviet... more
DefenseCrimea, Ukrainian drones are disappearing at the border
Since January there are no aircraft coming from Kiev
A year without drones: the current situation in Crimea, the peninsula annexed and occupied by Russia about six years ago, could be summarized in this way. According to reports from some sources close to... more