U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman begin flight testing MQ-8C Fire Scout equipped with AN/ZPY-8 radar
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy recently began flight testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS equipped with the Leonardo AN/ZPY-8 radar.
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Elbit Systems introduces lifesaving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS
Elbit Systems has introduced a lifesaving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS.
Weekend Roundup: May 8, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
Dive Delivery granted permission to conduct drone deliveries in California
A delivery service focusing on residential and commercial drone delivery called Dive Delivery has received permission from the FAA to perform drone deliveries under existing Part 107 rules and regulations.
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.
ThayerMahan to use new financing to accelerate growth, expand operations and R&D
Maritime technology company ThayerMahan Inc. has closed on $10 million of new financing from AE Industrial Partners Structured Solutions I, LP (AEI Structured Solutions), which is an affiliate of private equity firm AE Industrial Partners, LP (AEI).
2G Robotics launches line of payloads for light, modular AUVs
2G Robotics has launched a line of payloads that can be used on light, modular AUVs.
PIT becomes first U.S. airport to deploy autonomous robotic cleaners equipped with ultraviolet lights
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has become the first airport in the United States to deploy autonomous robotic cleaners equipped with ultraviolet (UV) lights that augment their traditional cleaning tools.
Eight companies selected to help establish requirements for future Remote ID suppliers
On Tuesday, May 5, the FAA announced the eight companies that will help the Federal government establish requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). With Remote ID, UAS will be able to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace.
Auterion introduces Skynode for UAS manufacturers
Auterion has introduced Skynode, a first-of-its-kind reference design of a fully integrated and connected family of drone avionics modules that offers manufacturers a variety of benefits.