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Saab, Hidden Level to Continue Airport UAS Detection Work for FAA

New York-based companies Saab and Hidden Level will continue providing their sensor and security technologies to the Federal Aviation Administration in support of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. The research effort, which was launched in 2020 with the aim of testing technologies and systems capable of detecting UAS-related risks, is expected to continue […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 18, 2023, 11:46 am
in News

General Atomics Unit Aims to Streamline UAS Production With New Additive Manufacturing Hub

General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems business has launched a center that will apply 3D printing processes to design and fabricate unmanned aircraft system components. The newly established center of excellence will incorporate additive manufacturing applications, tooling and flight hardware into UAS production efforts, the company said Wednesday. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. estimates saving more than $2 million on […] More

by Regina Garcia September 26, 2022, 11:55 am
in C4ISR, News

Unmanned Aircraft Maker Rapidflight to Expand Virginia Operations With New HQ

Rapidflight, an end-to-end designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, will invest $5.5 million to build its operations in Manassas, Virginia. The company said Friday it will establish its headquarters as well as design and production facility in the city, taking up 25,000 square feet of space and creating 119 new jobs. Rapidflight Founder and […] More

by Jamie Bennet September 26, 2022, 11:54 am
in Government Technology, News

NIST Kicks Off First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, through a prize challenge, seeks to provide first responders with unmanned aircraft systems tailored to enhance their indoor search and rescue operations. The First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge requires competitors to design, develop and demonstrate drones capable of assisting firefighters and first responders by increasing their situational awareness, […] More

by Christine Thropp April 29, 2022, 11:44 am
in Government Technology, News

AeroVironment Donates Quantix Recon Drones to Ukraine; Wahid Nawabi Quoted

AeroVironment will provide the Ukrainian defense ministry with over 100 Quantix Recon unmanned aircraft systems to help its military with intelligence gathering missions. The company said Tuesday its donation also includes drone operational training services as Ukraine continues to defend its homeland amid the Russian invasion. Quantix Recon is a fully automated UAS that is […] More

by Christine Thropp April 22, 2022, 11:24 am
in Government Technology, News

Army Seeks Info on Small UAS for Reconnaissance, Surveillance Operations

The U.S. Army has released a request for information on a small unmanned aircraft system that could be deployed for long range reconnaissance operations during any time of day in all environmental conditions. The rugged and lightweight drone is envisioned to support reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition missions of the military while requiring only minimal […] More

by Christine Thropp January 10, 2022, 11:55 am
in Contract Awards, News

AeroVironment Awarded Army Contract Option for Raven UAS Accessories

The U.S. Army has exercised an $11.7 million contract option to order AeroVironment-made ground control stations, flight control system kits and tail booms for Raven small unmanned aircraft systems. The company said Wednesday the third and final option brought the firm-fixed-price contract to its potential ceiling value of $54.6 million. AeroVironment will deliver the equipment […] More

by Nichols Martin October 7, 2021, 11:49 am
in Government Technology, News

Thomas Laliberty: Raytheon Uses ‘Advanced Algorithms’ in UAS Threat, Attack Modeling

Raytheon Technologies is applying modeling and simulation tools in an effort to understand threat scenarios associated with unmanned aircraft systems. The company said Wednesday its missiles and defense unit begins the simulation process with “the outer layers of air defense” to detect a possible drone threat before the UAS reaches a target such as a […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman August 31, 2021, 11:32 am
in Government Technology, News

AeroVironment’s New Kit to Enable Rapid Payload Integration Onto Puma Drone

AeroVironment has introduced a new standardized modular payload interface kit designed to enable simple and rapid integration of payloads onto the RQ-20B Puma unmanned aircraft system. The self-contained kit features mechanical and electrical interfaces that allow Puma to work with payloads developed by the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and third-party manufacturers, the company said […] More

by Angeline Leishman August 5, 2021, 11:33 am
in Contract Awards, Government Technology, News

AeroVironment Secures USAF Orders for Puma 3 AE, Raven UAS

AeroVironment, a multidomain robotic platform developer, will supply the U.S. Air Force with Puma 3 AE and Raven tactical unmanned aircraft systems under two firm-fixed-price orders with a combined amount of $15.9 million. The Arlington, Virginia-based company said Thursday the Puma 3 AE systems and spares were deployed on April 30 while the Raven spares […] More

by Carol Collins July 23, 2021, 11:48 am
in C4ISR News, News

AeroVironment Launches New Ground Control System for UAS

AeroVironment has unveiled a new ground-based platform designed to facilitate the command and control operations of unmanned aircraft systems. The company said Wednesday its Crysalis platform uses intuitive user experience to serve as a ground control system for AeroVironment-made UAS. Crysalis consists of hardware, software and antennas and features a modular build that allows for […] More

by Nichols Martin July 8, 2021, 12:06 pm
in Contract Awards, Industry News, News

SAIC Books Potential $90M Air Force Contract for Counter-sUAS Support; Michael LaRouche Quoted

Science Applications International Corp. has secured a potential $90 million contract from the U.S. Air Force‘s Life Cycle and Management Center, Force Protection Division to help the combatant commands of the Department of Defense counter small unmanned aircraft systems threats. SAIC said Tuesday the contract requires the company to provide a wide range of integrated logistics […] More

by William McCormick June 29, 2021, 11:50 am

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