All Civil UAVs articles – Page 22
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NewsTextron eyes first customers for Aerosonde HQ
Having demonstrated the new vertical take-off version of its Aerosonde unmanned air vehicle to a number of potential customers, Textron Systems hopes that current operators of the aircraft will opt to upgrade to the new capability.
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NewsBoeing to test high levels of unmanned autonomy
Boeing is planning to demonstrate the autonomous capabilities of a number of its unmanned systems during maritime surveillance operations.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters and DCNS team to offer rotary UAV to French navy
Airbus Helicopters and DCNS have joined forces to offer the former’s Cabri G2-derived VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft for a French navy tactical requirement.
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NewsUSN awards MQ-25 risk reduction contract to Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has become the fourth and final contractor to win a contract from the US Navy to modify a preliminary design for an unmanned stealth bomber into an aerial tanker.
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Aurora Flight Sciences unveils robotic pilot assistant
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a prototype of a robotic “pilot assistant” that functions as a second-pilot in a two-seat aircraft.
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NewsIndia moves closer to acquiring Heron TP
The Indian air force is moving ahead with implementation of a plan to purchase the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air vehicle, having joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June.
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NewsLeonardo reveals details of Osprey sale for Fire Scout
Leonardo has finally released details of its 26 May contract award from the US Navy to provide its Osprey 30 flat-panelled radar for the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsIndustry presents UAV upgrades to Royal Navy
As the Royal Navy moves towards retiring its only unmanned air vehicle from service in 2017, industry has presented a number of upgrades to UK-operated systems to try and tempt the service into continuing operations with such technology.
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NewsFlightGlobal launches Insight channel
A new dedicated space on flightglobal.com designed to showcase FlightGlobal’s market expertise, depth of data, and opinion, as well as encouraging debate around key topics, has been launched by FlightGlobal
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NewsIAI increases BirdEye 650D endurance
Israel Aerospace Industries has been working on increasing the endurance of its BirdEye 650D unmanned air vehicle, providing capabilities that stretch beyond those of regular small tactical systems.
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NewsRoyal Navy embarks on Unmanned Warrior exercise
The UK Royal Navy kicked off its first exercise dedicated to the introduction of unmanned systems on 10 October, in a demonstration of the service’s commitment to the introduction of the technology into future operations.
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VIDEO: Iran reveals newest RQ-170 attempt
Iran has revealed its newest attempt at reverse engineering the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned air vehicle, which according to local media has been dubbed the Saeqeh, or "Lightning".
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NewsRAF eyes British weapons for Protector fleet
The UK Royal Air Force remains confident that it will introduce British-made weapons onto its future Protector unmanned air vehicle, although a final decision on this element of the programme has yet to be made.
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NewsFacebook not focusing on launch and recovery of Aquila UAV
Facebook says its Aquila unmanned air vehicle will not have a landing gear or operate from commercial airports because of the infrequency of launches and recoveries it envisages for the aircraft.
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NewsEuropean MALE definition study phase begins
A definition study phase for the future European medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle development has begun, paving the way for an operational sovereign system to enter use by 2025.
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Avianca develops autonomous drone for airliners
Avianca is internally developing an autonomous drone to inspect grounded aircraft for damage caused by lightning and bird strikes, the low-cost Latin American carrier says.
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NewsSchiebel and Diehl extend teaming agreement for German Camcopter bid
Diehl Defence and Schiebel have renewed an agreement to continue bidding the latter's Camcopter rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle to the German navy.
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NewsSafran and Urban Aeronautics team to explore Cormorant propulsion
Safran Helicopter Engines and Urban Aeronautics have signed a memorandum of understanding to study propulsion options for the latter’s Cormorant unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsBoeing, Korean Air join up for unmanned MD500 gunship
Boeing and Korean Air have signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly develop the MD Helicopters MD500 into an unmanned asset.
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NewsFour Solar Ship airships ordered for African aid transport
Solar Ship has received an order for four of its cargo-carrying airships from Africa-based Manaf Freighters, for use in freight transport and disaster relief.