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Insitu gets defense contract for Blackjack unmanned aircraft
Dec 28, 2018 (UPI)
The company, a division of Boeing headquartered in Bergen, Wash., was awarded $12,167,690 for firm-fixed-price delivery against a previously issued basic orderi...
General Atomics, Raytheon contracted for Reaper drone support
Dec 24, 2018 (UPI)
The contracts, announced Friday by the Department of Defense, cover separate areas of sustainment for the unmanned aerial system used for surveillance and suppo...
General Atomics receives $40 million for Gray Eagle drone services
Dec 14, 2018 (UPI)
The contract modification, announced Thursday by the Department of Defense, falls under Army fiscal operations and maintenance funding as is expected to be comp...
New foldable drone can navigate narrow holes
Dec 12, 2018 (UPI)
Engineers at the University of Zurich have developed a foldable drone that can shrink itself to fit through small holes. The technology could help drones naviga...
Using drones to simplify film animation
Dec 06, 2018 (SPX)
"It's a very time-consuming task to make figures look realistic in an animated film," explains Nageli. "For the figures to appear natural, the first step is to ...
General Atomics tapped for French MQ-9 drone support
Dec 05, 2018 (UPI)
The work comes after an option on a previously awarded contract was exercised, and announced on Tuesday by the Department of Defense. The contract falls under F...
Logos demonstrates Redkite advanced surveillance pod
Nov 28, 2018 (UPI)
The flight is the first time the Redkite has been demonstrated for government officials, the company said. The Redkite is built in a pod configuration that can ...
Drones offer ability to find, ID and count marine megafauna
Nov 27, 2018 (SPX)
"We found that drones can be used to count and make species-level identifications of marine species, particularly in shallow marine environments," says Enie Hen...
From parcel delivery to security, Singapore bets big on drones
Nov 25, 2018 (AFP)
Companies have already started testing the devices for commercial use, mainly in an area of over 200 hectares (500 acres) dotted with high-rise buildings and sh...
Special Operations Command awards Insitu $18M for continued drone operations
Nov 23, 2018 (UPI)
The award is a modification to an existing contract that raises the ceiling of of the program to $250 million to prevent gaps in ISR services as they switch ord...
DARPA tests autonomous drone swarms against communications and GPS jamming
Nov 20, 2018 (UPI)
In the test, deployed CODE-equipped unmanned aerial systems adapted to unexpected threats in an anti-access area denial environment. The drones shared informati...
Belgium approves negotiations for purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs
Nov 20, 2018 (UPI)
"We look forward to providing our unmanned aircraft systems to meet Belgium's mission requirements, while also supporting the NATO Alliance," CEO of GA-ASI Lind...
Japan issues contract to purchaser RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones
Nov 20, 2018 (UPI)
The contract will deliver three RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30i drones with sensor payloads, two ground control stations, spare parts and tools, engineering, managem...
Northrop Grumman tapped for South Korean drone support
Nov 15, 2018 (UPI)
The contract includes site activation for launching and ground control, training, and support personnel for four RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles set f...
Alpha Unmanned Systems selects Robotic Skies for global support
Nov 15, 2018 (SPX)
Alpha Unmanned Systems designs and manufactures remotely piloted gasoline-powered helicopters for reconnaissance, surveillance and inspections. Founded in 2014 ...
China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft
Nov 09, 2018 (AFP)
Combat drones were among the jet fighters, missiles and other military hardware shown off this week at Airshow China, the country's biggest aerospace industry e...
CERTAIN program uses NextNav's 3D geolocation technology (mbs) for urban drone operations
Nov 09, 2018 (SPX)
NASA will use NextNav's MBS network as part of its CERTAIN (City Environment for Range Testing of Autonomous Integrated Navigation) facilities at NASA's Langley...
Autonomous vehicles could shape the future of urban tourism
Nov 08, 2018 (SPX)
When we think of automated vehicles it seems to be a topic that sits firmly in science fiction, from cars with character in The Love Bug (1969) and Knight Rider...
Lockheed Martin integrates advanced radar system with unmanned aerostat
Nov 07, 2018 (SPX)
"The integration of the Telephonics radar showcases our continued commitment to exploring the latest technologies as part of our aerostat systems," said Jerry M...
NASA leads Urban Air Mobility 'Grand Challenge' discussion with industry
Nov 07, 2018 (SPX)
Urban Air Mobility is defined as a safe and efficient system for passenger and cargo air transportation in and around an urban area. Several companies currently...
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