Embention, Sagetech Avionics partner to offer full situational awareness during unmanned flights
UAS components supplier Embention has partnered with miniature aviation transponders developer and manufacturer Sagetech Avionics.
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AUVSI and FAA to Hold Media Availability at FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, July 9
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2020FAA Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov; Phone: 202-215-5562Tammy Jones; Email: Tammy.L.Jones@faa.gov; Phone: 202-230-6088AUVSI Contact: Michael Robbins; Email: mrobbins@auvsi.org; Phone: 571-775-5916 ***Media Advisory***AUVSI and FAA to Hold Media Availability at FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition, July 9 ARLINGTON, Va. –The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a... Continue reading
PRICE Systems helps eVTOL aircraft innovators convert the concept of affordably flying
For electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to become a regular part of society, it will be important to realize large economy of scale, there must be enough demand to achieve the critical mass of adoption, and the public must be accepting of the technology, according to Dr. Nate Sirirojvisuth, senior cost research analyst at cost estimating company PRICE Systems.
UAVOS’ UVH-170 unmanned helicopter successfully completes first high altitude flight
UAVOS’ UVH-170 unmanned helicopter recently showcased its value to mountainous areas operations by successfully conducting its first high altitude flight and reaching a height of 16,400 feet. During its flight, the UAS performed surveillance missions.
GA-ASI completes month-long demonstration of GE-ER UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the completion of a month-long demo event that showcased its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS equipped with a suite of long-range sensors, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Scalable Command and Control (SC2).
Jenny Laird helps establish USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College
In conjunction with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Graduate Institute, Jenny Laird, the UAS lead for the ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), established the USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi.
Mobile Power Solutions Announces AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Mobile Power Solutions Announces AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certification Battery technology center is further certified to manufacture and test batteries for complex aviation, space and defense projects BEAVERTON, Ore., June 25, 2020 – Mobile Power Solutions, a leading battery testing/certification lab and battery pack assembler, today announced it earned AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 9001:2015 is... Continue reading
Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory designated as the FAA’s UAS Safety Research Facility
Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Raspet Flight Research Laboratory has been designated as the FAA’s UAS Safety Research Facility.
Australian government to provide funding for additional MQ-4C Triton
The Australian government will provide funding for an additional MQ-4C Triton aircraft and associated ground mission control stations from Northrop Grumman, bringing its current total commitment to three aircraft. Australia currently intends to purchase six aircraft.
Weekend Roundup: June 19, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.