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  • General Atomics-Made RPA Performs First Automated Landing With USAF - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    General Atomics-Made RPA Performs First Automated Landing With USAF

    The U.S. Air Force has conducted the first automated landing of the General Atomics-made MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft’s Block 5 configuration. The aircraft is equipped with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.‘s Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability that works to increase safety; boost aircrew efficiency; and support cross wind operations and divert field landing, the company […] More

  • DHS to Integrate General Atomics' Takeoff, Landing System in Predator B Fleet - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DHS to Integrate General Atomics’ Takeoff, Landing System in Predator B Fleet

    The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new flight software program that will work to deploy General Atomics unit’s proprietary takeoff and landing system for the unmanned Predator B Guardian aircraft. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems‘ Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability system works to support the safety and efficiency of Predator B crews, the company said Tuesday. GS-ASI CEO Linden […] More