Category Archives: UAV

USMC Use GA-ASI MQ-9A for Training Exercise

Posted on Friday, 31 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

USMC USE GA-ASI MQ-9A FOR TRAINING EXERCISES MQ-9A Used for Live-Fire and Simulated Exercises SAN DIEGO – 30 March 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on a series of Service-Level … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 Rapidly Deployable Loitering Missile System

Posted on Wednesday, 29 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 Rapidly Deployable Loitering Missile System Building on AeroVironment’s tactical missile legacy, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 offers enhanced operational features and performance AeroVironment’s new Switchblade 300 Block 20 builds upon the system’s battle proven … Continue reading →

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Dubai Police & RAFAEL Collaborating on C-UAS Security

Posted on Friday, 17 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Dubai Police & RAFAEL Collaborating on C-UAS Security Dubai Police is collaborating with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in addressing regional UAS challenges and strengthening security of valued assets through the utilization of multiple different technologies and systems. The two … Continue reading →

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AFSOC Selects MQ-9B SkyGuardian for UAS Family of Systems Concept

Posted on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

  AFSOC SELECTS MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® FOR UAS FAMILY OF SYSTEMS CONCEPT GA-ASI to Deliver Three Aircraft to First U.S. Customer SAN DIEGO – 06 March 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce a new contract with … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Continues LongShot Support

Posted on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI CONTINUES LONGSHOT SUPPORT Selected by DARPA to Continue With Phase 2 of Program Development SAN DIEGO – 06 March 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to continue supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) … Continue reading →

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VIP Notice – Miami, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notice – Miami, FL Notice Number: NOTC2894 Notice: Expect VIP movement March 08, 2023 in the vicinity of Miami, FL. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, FL

Posted on Monday, 6 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, FLNotice Number: NOTC2891 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 23-01-B 08 March Off-The-Coast, FL Centered at 295730N0801000W or the OMN051063 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Announces Reimagined Blue Magic Belgium for 2023

Posted on Friday, 3 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ANNOUCES REIMAGINED BLUE MAGIC BELGIUM FOR 2023 Bigger, Better Industry Innovation and Funding Conference on May 10Includes Lockheed Martin Ventures and A6K SAN DIEGO – 02 March 2023 – On May 10, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SC

Posted on Friday, 3 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC2889 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 23-01-A 07 – 14 March Off-The-Coast, SC Centered at 321000N0794000W the CHS162048 The entire flight advisory may be accessed … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Signs New Memorandum of Understanding with Conflux

Posted on Friday, 3 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SIGNS NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTADING WITH CONFLUX UAS Leader Continues Its Collaboration With Longtime Australian Industry Partner SAN DIEGO – 02 March 2023 – In an effort to further advance its Additive Manufacturing capability, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System to Enter Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Program Increment 2

Posted on Thursday, 2 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System to Enter Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Program Increment 2 AeroVironment is the only company to secure an award for all FTUAS program increments, including FTUAS Increments 0,1 and … Continue reading →

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Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars

Posted on Thursday, 2 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Drone Pilots: Mark Your Calendars WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2023 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 29. This one-day national event encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Establishes New Collaboration Agreement with Leidos in Australia

Posted on Thursday, 2 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ESTABLISHES NEW COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH LEIDOS IN AUSTRALIA Represents a Continuation of Business Relationship With Cobham Australia SAN DIEGO – 01 March 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Leidos have agreed to continue the successful business … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Selected for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MALE RPAS Project

Posted on Tuesday, 28 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SELECTED FOR JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE MALE RPAS PROJECT Trial Operation Using SeaGuardian® RPA Scheduled to Begin in April 2023 SAN DIEGO – 27 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Selma, AL

Posted on Tuesday, 28 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Selma, AL Notice Number: NOTC2880 March 05, 2023 Selma, AL 30/10 NMR – 17,999 FT MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Performs Cold Weather Validation Using MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Posted on Monday, 27 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI PERFORMS COLD WEATHER VALIDATION USING MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN®Validation Flight Satisfies the Cold Weather Operational Capability Needs for Nordic Countries SAN DIEGO – 24 February 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully performed Cold Weather Validation (CWV) using a … Continue reading →

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GPS Interference Testing – Camp Blanding, FL–Flight levels 23-16 impacted

Posted on Monday, 27 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Camp Blanding, FLNotice Number: NOTC2872 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CAMP BLANDING FLORIDA (CPBLFL) 23-16 01 – 03 March Camp Blanding, FL Centered at 295600N0815856W or the CRG228035 The entire flight advisory may … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Columbia, SC

Posted on Saturday, 25 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Columbia, SCNotice Number: NOTC2876 February 27, 2023Columbia, SC3 NMR – 2,999 FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.*Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Partners with Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Posted on Thursday, 16 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI PARTNERS WITH DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. UAS Leader Integrates DAPS Digital Manufacturing Process SAN DIEGO – 15 February 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world’s leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), radars, electro-optic and related mission … Continue reading →

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HAL Will Provide MRO Support for GA-ASI MQ-9B Turbo-Prop Engines

Posted on Wednesday, 15 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

HAL WILL PROVIDE MRO SUPPORT FOR GA-ASI MQ-9B TURBO-PROP ENGINES BENGALURU – 14 February 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have jointly announced that turbo-propeller engines, which power GA-ASI’s state-of-art MQ-9B Remotely Piloted … Continue reading →

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US Embassy in India Visits Indian Navy Station Operating Leased MQ-9

Posted on Thursday, 9 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

US EMBASSY IN INDIA VISITS INDIAN NAVY STATION OPERATING LEASED MQ-9 SAN DIEGO – 07 February 2023 – The Indian Navy has been operating General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under lease for … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Tampa, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 7 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Tampa, FLNotice Number: NOTC2840 February 09, 2023Tampa, FL30/10 NMR – 17,999 FT MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at https://tfr.faa.gov/ once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flight Tests LEO SATCOM on MQ-9A

Posted on Friday, 3 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI FLIGHT TESTS LEO SATCOM ON MQ-9A Capability Provides Global Coverage That Enables Operations Anywhere in the World SAN DIEGO – 02 February 2023 – On Dec. 22, 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Air National Guard … Continue reading →

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Statement from GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue on Ukraine conflict

Posted on Thursday, 2 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. +1 (858) 524-8101 STATEMENT FROM GA-ASI CEO LINDEN BLUE ON UKRAINE CONFLICT SAN DIEGO – 01 February 2023 – For nearly a year, the full might of the Russian military has battered — but not … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Fans: Leave Your Drone at Home

Posted on Thursday, 2 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 1, 2023 WASHINGTON – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVII. Drones will be restricted during the following times and days: Game Day, Sunday, Feb. 12 Restrictions begin at 11 a.m. … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Selected by DARPA to Support Liberty Lifter Program

Posted on Thursday, 2 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SELECTED BY DARPA TO SUPPORT LIBERTY LIFTER PROGRAM SAN DIEGO – 01 February 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the development of an aircraft capable … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI News: GA-ASI’s Eaglet Takes Its First Flight

Posted on Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI’S EAGLET TAKES ITS FIRST FLIGHT Technical Demonstration With ARL and AvMC Shows Off New Survivable ALE SAN DIEGO – 31 January 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a new survivable Air-Launched Effect (ALE) for the first … Continue reading →

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"FLIGHT ADVISORY- National Special Security Event 2023 State of the Union Address February 7, 2023"

Posted on Thursday, 26 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY- National Special Security Event 2023 State of the Union Address February 7, 2023Notice Number: NOTC2817 FLIGHT ADVISORYNational Special Security Event2023 State of the Union AddressFebruary 7, 2023 Fore more information follow link below: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2023/Jan/2023_SOTUA_FAA_Flight_Advisory.pdf This notice is being … Continue reading →

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GPS Interference TestingNotice Number: NOTC2798

Posted on Friday, 20 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing Homestead Training Center, FL 24-25 January 2023 Centered at 252918N0802311W or the DHP190019 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flies Multiple Missions Using Artificially Intelligent Pilots

Posted on Thursday, 12 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI FLIES MULTIPLE MISSIONS USING ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT PILOTS AI Flights Featuring Avenger® Advance CCA Ecosystem SAN DIEGO – 11 January 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) further advanced its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) ecosystem by flying three unique … Continue reading →

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Focus on Innovation – Cooperation between High Eye and ODU

Posted on Tuesday, 10 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Mühldorf, 23-01-09 Focus on innovation to stay at the forefront The right cooperation makes the difference High Eye is a company that specializes in manufacturing the Airboxer VTOL UAV, a heavy-fuel driven (Jet A-1) unmanned helicopter system for both civilian … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flies First M2DO MQ-9A Aircraft

Posted on Friday, 6 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI FLIES FIRST M2DO MQ-9A AIRCRAFT SAN DIEGO – 05 January 2023 – On Nov. 10, 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the first production MQ-9A Multi-Domain Operations (M2DO)-ready variant of the U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper. This … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Announces Strategic Partnership with Bharat Forge to Manufacture Aerostructures

Posted on Wednesday, 4 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BHARAT FORGE TO MANUFACTURE AEROSTRUCTURES SAN DIEGO – 03 January 2023 – In a major move to boost manufacturing in India, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Bharat Forge Limited, India have announced a … Continue reading →

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N.D. ANG’s 178th ATKS Named RPA Squadron of the Year

Posted on Monday, 19 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

N.D. ANG’S 178TH ATKS NAMED RPA SQUADRON OF THE YEAR SAN DIEGO – 16 December 2022 – The North Dakota Air National Guard’s 178th Attack Squadron (ATKS) was recognized as the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year … Continue reading →

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MQ-9A Leased to India by GA-ASI Complete 10,000 Flight Hours in 2 Years

Posted on Wednesday, 7 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. MQ-9A LEASED TO INDIA BY GA-ASI COMPLETE 10,000 FLIGHT HOURS IN 2 YEARS SAN DIEGO – 06 December 2022 – On November 22, 2022, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flies Autonomous Collaboration Using Avenger UAS

Posted on Thursday, 1 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI FLIES AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATION USING AVENGER® UAS Demonstration Shows Maturing CCA Ecosystem SAN DIEGO – 30 November 2022 – On Nov. 17, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) paired a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with a Sabreliner, operated … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – FORT BENNING GEORGIA

Posted on Thursday, 1 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – FORT BENNING GEORGIANotice Number: NOTC2743 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT BENNING GEORGIA (FTBEGA) 22-67 02 – 09 December Fort Benning, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2022/Nov/FTBEGA_22-67_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

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GA-ASI Teams with SMX to Win ARIES Task Order and Continue AFRICOM Support

Posted on Wednesday, 16 November, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

  GA-ASI TEAMS WITH SMX TO WIN ARIES TASK ORDER AND CONTINUE AFRICOM SUPPORT SAN DIEGO – 14 October 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft will continue to support prime contractor SMX … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI, SES and Hughes Team Up to Demonstrate NextGen SATCOM on MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Posted on Friday, 11 November, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI, SES AND HUGHES TEAM UP TO DEMONSTRATE NEXTGEN SATCOM ON MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® Higher Data Rates Increase Security and Robustness for RPA SAN DIEGO – 10 November 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), SES and Hughes Network Systems … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI to Deliver MQ-9A Reapers to Poland

Posted on Tuesday, 1 November, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

  GA-ASI TO DELIVER MQ-9A REAPERS TO POLAND  World-Leading RPA Capabilities Will Fortify Poland’s National Defense and Security SAN DIEGO – 31 October 2022 – As part of a lease agreement, Poland will take delivery of MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted … Continue reading →

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