Tag: UAS
Airbus VSR700 UAS completes first “free flight”
A prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has completed its first "free flight", performing a ten minute flight at...
Raytheon teams up with Schiebel for Australian Army tactical UAS bid
Raytheon Australia and the Australian branch of Austrian unmanned aerial system specialist Schiebel Pacific announced they are joining forces in a bid...
FLIR captures US Marine Corps order for SkyRaider drones
Robotic systems specialist FLIR Systems has received a $10 million contract to deliver its SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the US...
Australian C-130J Hercules aircraft remotely pilots UAS in “first-of-its kind” trial
A Sky Ranger R70 drone was remotely piloted from the back of C-130J Hercules during a joint trial by the Australian Army and Air Force.
Elbit to upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for two Latin American customers
The upgrade will include the integration of satellite communication systems and automatic takeoff and landing systems into the Hermes 900 UAS that the customers are already operating.
US Army begins vertical takeoff UAS assessment
The US Army intends to test a total of four VTOL UAS
US Navy orders three more MQ-25 unmanned refueling aircraft
Also known as Stingray, the MQ-25 is designed to deliver an organic refueling capability to extend the range of combat strike fighters and the aircraft carriers.
Aerial Applications lands US Air Force contract for environmental drone project
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) developer Aerial Applications has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to deliver its services for...
Schiebel’s Camcopter UAS completes Australian Navy acceptance trials
The series of test flight activities demonstrated the endurance, and maximum take off weight (MTOW) of a new engine - with multiple payloads.
US Air Force seeking commercial partners for VTOL UAS development, fielding
The US Air Force will evaluate fielding commercial VTOL systems for a range of missions.
