Tag Archives: UAS

PDW’s C100 drone approved for Blue UAS List

PDW, an innovator in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), announced that its man-packable and heavy-lift quadcopter, the C100, has received approval for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS program. The Department of Defense (DoD) developed the Blue UAS program to rapidly vet and scale commercial UAS technology. The C100 is a …

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uAvionix awarded contract at Skyway UAS Range in Tulsa

uAvionix, a leading provider of avionics solutions and infrastructure services for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract by Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) to develop the Skyway UAS range near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through its system integration efforts, uAvionix will deploy centrally managed, networked Command …

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Matador UAS Logistics awarded four year FAA Part 107 BVLOS W…

Matador UAS Logistics, LLC dba Valkyrie UAS Solutions™, in partnership with Swoop Aero, Airspace Link, and the Matador UAS Consortium™ announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Part 107 waiver enabling remote, autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations along 134-mile corridor from Fort Stockton, Texas to Presidio, Texas …

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Teal Group predicts CIVIL UAS spending of $150B in next deca…

The dynamic growth in Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) over the next decade will create significant rewards for smart investment as nations open their airspace, commercial applications take off, and civil governments adopt systems for new roles in border security and public safety. At the same time, some sectors of …

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FAA selects SkySafe for UAS detection and mitigation program

SkySafe, a global leader in drone airspace management and awareness, announced it has been selected for the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program. SkySafe’s solution marks a significant step towards enhancing aviation safety by addressing the growing concerns surrounding the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into …

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Washington State gets approved for UAS use in wildfire monit…

555 The Washington State Department of Natural Resources received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to use unmanned aerial vehicles in monitoring wildfires that pose an urgent threat. “Use of a UAV can help get real-time information to firefighters on the ground,” said Peter Goldmark, commissioner of Public Lands, earlier …

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TEKEVER and CRFS launch UAS with an ultra-sensitive RF recei…

TEKEVER is a global leader in unmanned systems technology. CRFS is a pioneer in building ultra-sensitive RF receivers for spectrum monitoring and geolocation.   Together, the companies have successfully completed phase one of their system integration partnership and launched the first sub-tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) carrying highly sensitive RF sensors …

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McKim & Creed expand UAS program with geospatial services

McKim & Creed, one of the largest engineering and geospatial firms in the United States is expanding its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program to provide enhanced aerial mapping capabilities for clients. Ravi Soneja, CMT-Lidar, recently joined McKim & Creed as UAS Program Manager, where he’ll oversee the firm’s aerial acquisition …

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GA-ASI demonstrates short takeoff/landing of UAS on UK carri…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability on the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, using the Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System. The demonstration took place on November 15, 2023, when the Prince of Wales was underway …

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Airbus U.S. Space & Defense establishes new UAS Business Lin…

By Airbus U.S. Space & Defense | November 14, 2023 Nearly 20 years ago Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testified before Congress that “lethal unmanned aerodynamic vehicles are expected to pose an increased threat to deployed U.S. and allied forces in various regions.” Director Jacoby’s …

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