Weekend Roundup: May 15, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
News
U.S. ally awards AeroVironment contract for its Puma LE UAS
AeroVironment has announced that on Feb. 20, it was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $2,685,057 for its Puma Long Endurance (LE) UAS. The contract came from a U.S. ally and longtime customer of the company.
The dos and don’ts of the Defense Production Act: How manufacturers can take advantage
In the current uncertain business environment, manufacturing demand has visibly shifted — ventilators, masks and other key items are needed in vast quantities and at short notice.
Report calls for using HALE drones for ‘deterrence by detection’ military strategy
According to a new study by Washington's Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), the fleet of high-flying, long-endurance unmanned aircraft operated by the United States and its allies could be a vital hedge against efforts by Russia and China to expand their borders and influence.
FLIR Systems wins contract from U.S. Army to deliver its FLIR Black Hornet 3 PRS
FLIR Systems Inc. has won an additional $20.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver its FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS).
Volansi introduces VOLY M20 UAS
During the United States Air Force’s Agility Prime Virtual Trade Show, autonomous VTOL UAS design, manufacturing and service provider Volansi Inc. announced the launch of its newest UAS, the VOLY M20.
Sierra-Olympic Technologies releases new Vayu HD camera
Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. has released its new Vayu HD camera.
USMC conducts first operational flight of MQ-9A Reaper UAS in the Middle East
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots and sensor operators from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1) conducted their first operational flight of GA-ASI's MQ-9A Reaper UAS in the Middle East on March 20.
Swift Tactical Systems, Silvus Technologies partner to produce robust UAS
Swift Engineering subsidiary Swift Tactical Systems has entered into a strategic alliance with Silvus Technologies that will result in the companies combining Swift’s UAS with Silvus' advanced MIMO communication systems for tactical applications.
Parrot to begin manufacturing prototypes of its dedicated drone in U.S. for Army drone program
Parrot has announced that it will participate in an operational assessment to support an Army production award decision, as part of the final steps of the selection process for the United States Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance drone program.