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Ascent AeroSystems completes final delivery of all Spirit drones to Dynetics

August 27, 2020
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Ascent AeroSystems has completed the final delivery of all “Spirit” dual-rotor coaxial drones to launch customer Dynetics, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos.

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Elbit Systems’ THOR UAS completes series of environmental qualification tests

August 17, 2020
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Last October, it was announced that Elbit Systems was awarded a $153 million contract to provide a networked, multi-layered UAS array to an army in Southeast Asia, including more than 1,000 THOR Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) mini-UAS.

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Sierra Turbines discusses its case study on microturbines

August 14, 2020
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A new microturbine venture called Sierra Turbines is seeking to revolutionize UAV engines with 3D printing. Using the metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology from manufacturer VELO3D, Sierra Turbines reduced part count in a critical component from 61 to 1 and saw a variety of important performance gains as well.

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AeroVironment introduces enhancement options for its Puma UAS product line

August 11, 2020
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AeroVironment has launched two new Puma product line enhancement options that improve and expand the operational capabilities of its family of tactical UAS.

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Swiss Army contracts Lockheed Martin for fleet of Indago 3 small UAS

August 3, 2020
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In Switzerland, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse)—a federal agency of the Swiss Confederation—has contracted Lockheed Martin for a fleet of Indago 3 small UAS, with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army.

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Weekend Roundup: July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020
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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.

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Swift Engineering’s HALE UAS completes maiden flight

July 23, 2020
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Swift Engineering has announced that its high-altitude long endurance (HALE) UAS has completed its maiden flight. The flight was completed in partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center.

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FLIR Systems introduces FLIR Hadron for drone, robotic and imaging OEMs

July 16, 2020
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FLIR Systems has introduced the industry’s first dual sensor module for drone, robotic, and imaging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), FLIR Hadron.

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Northrop Grumman’s Firebird demonstrates multi-mission capabilities during recent exercise

July 14, 2020
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Northrop Grumman has announced that it recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imaging’s TK-9 Earthwatch sensor on its Firebird system.

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FLIR Systems awarded contract to deliver dozens of SkyRaider UAS to U.S. Marine Corps

July 2, 2020
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FLIR Systems Inc. will deliver dozens of its SkyRaider UAS to the United States Marine Corps after being awarded a $10 million contract.

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