Category Archives: UAV

Introducing SIRAS UAV & Chance to Win!

Introducing SIRAS™ – Professional UAV SAVE LIVES AND MORE Engineered for performance and affordability at $9,695, SIRAS is optimized for industrial and utility inspection, public safety, firefighting, and search and rescue missions. SEE AND DO MORE Resolve critical details in … Continue reading

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AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance

AeroVironment’s New Mantis i23 D Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Superior Daytime Surveillance Performance • Mantis i23 D is a compact, high-performance daytime imaging payload system for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations at an extended range • Features 24X digital … Continue reading

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AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report

AeroVironment Releases Inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report • Emphasizes AeroVironment’s commitment to transparency of its environmental, social and governance practices • Report establishes baseline metrics that the company can build upon AeroVironment has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, … Continue reading

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FAA Awards $2.7M in Drone Research to Support Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response

FAA Awards $2.7M in Drone Research to Support Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.7 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. … Continue reading

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AVAV Press Release – AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems, a Leading Provider of Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Navigation Solutions

AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems, a Leading Provider of Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Navigation Solutions • Transaction significantly accelerates AeroVironment’s development of advanced autonomy capabilities for the company’s unmanned aircraft systems • Embedded flight autonomy solution enables intelligent unmanned aircraft system capabilities … Continue reading

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VIP Movement Notification – Kiawah, SC

VIP Movement Notification – Kiawah, SCNotice Number: NOTC2529 Notice: Expect VIP movement August 10-16, 2022 in the vicinity of Kiawah, SC. 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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VIP Notification – Miami, FL

VIP Notification – Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC2511 August 01, 2022Miami, FL3 NMR – 2,999 FT AGLSpecific 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 should … Continue reading

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VIP Movement – Charlotte, NC

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement – Charlotte, NCNotice Number: NOTC2495 July 21, 2022Charlotte, NC3 NMR – 2,999 FT AGL   Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR … Continue reading

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GA-ASI Adds Optix Capabilities to STARE

GA-ASI ADDS OPTIX CAPABILITIES TO STARE Optix Brings Cloud-Based, Big Data Processing and Analytics to STARE’s Intel Picture SAN DIEGO – 18 July 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has integrated the Optix platform into its System for … Continue reading

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"VIP Notice – Orlando, FL" – FAASafety.gov

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Orlando, FLNotice Number: NOTC2494 July 25, 2022Orlando, FL30/10 NMR – 17,999 FT MSL       Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR … Continue reading

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GA-ASI News: GA-ASI to Supply 8 MQ-9A Extended Range UAS for USMC

GA-ASI TO SUPPLY 8 MQ-9A EXTENDED RANGE UAS FOR USMC New Marine Corps UAS Will Be Rapidly Deployed to Meet Customer Needs SAN DIEGO – 17 July 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract for … Continue reading

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"VIP Notice – MacDill AFB, FL" – FAASafety.gov / "VIP Notice – Orlando, FL" – FAASafety.gov

VIP Notice – MacDill AFB, FLNotice Number: NOTC2478 Notice: Expect VIP movement July 14, 2022 in the vicinity of MacDill AFB, FL. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  The FAA recommends that all aircraft … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Awarded $6.2 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract by United States Marine Corps

Join us at EurosatoryParis, FranceBooth: #B447 AeroVironment Awarded $6.2 Million Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Contract by United States Marine Corps • Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system delivers immediate tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in day or … Continue reading

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Unmanned Systems, Robotics and Smart Mobility

AUS&R & AUVSI 2022Unmanned Systems, Robotics and Smart Mobility July 13 , 2022 Registration AUS&R 2022 Registration AUS&R 2022 Sponsorship / Booth   AUS&R 2022

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"VIP Movement Notification – Columbia, SC" – FAASafety.gov

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Columbia, SCNotice Number: NOTC2433 Notice: Expect VIP movement June 10, 2022 in the vicinity of Columbia, SC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP … Continue reading

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Unmanned Systems, Robotics and Smart Mobility

AUS&R & AUVSI 2022 Unmanned SystemsRobotics and Smart Mobility July 13 , 2022 Registration AUS&R 2022 Registration AUS&R 2022 Sponsorship / Booth   AUS&R 2022

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"VIP Notice – Greensboro, NC" – FAASafety.gov

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Greensboro, NCNotice Number: NOTC2339 Notice: Expect VIP movement April 14, 2022 in the vicinity of Greensboro, NC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  … Continue reading

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EUROSATORY 2022: SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE OF THE AIRLAND SECTOR AT THE EXHIBITION

10 May 2022, Paris EUROSATORY 2022: SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE OF THE AIRLAND SECTOR AT THE EXHIBITION The world’s leading land and airland defense and security exhibition will be held from 13 to 17 June at the Parc des expositions of Paris-Nord … Continue reading

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Join the FAA for Drone Safety Day

The FAA is hosting Drone Safety Day on Saturday, June 18, 2022 Join the FAA for Drone Safety Day WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Successfully Demonstrates Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems, Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion Software at IMX/CE 22

    AeroVironment Successfully Demonstrates Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems, Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion Software at IMX/CE 22 • Demonstrated multi-sensor data fusion and automatic target recognition (ATR) using AeroVironment’s Blue Hotel tactical grade computer vision and data analysis software package … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and Territorial Forces

Quantix Recon is a powerful, simple-to-use unmanned aircraft system that delivers rapid, automated reconnaissance and hands-free data collection to operators. (Image: AeroVironment, Inc.) AeroVironment Donates Over 100 Quantix Recon Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and … Continue reading

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2022 FAA Drone Symposium!

Join the In-Person Conversation at the FAA Drone Symposium!  At the FAA Drone Symposium, you will learn how the expansion and advancement of drones are helping businesses do business. Join us in Orlando on April 28 for a series of … Continue reading

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Heven Drones Partners with Roboteam to Launch First Ever Flying Robot

Heven Drones Partners with Roboteam to Launch First Ever Flying Robot Full Turnkey Robotic Solution With Land and Air Integration Unveiled at ISDEF Mevo Carmel, Israel, 22 March 2022: Heven Drones, one of the fastest growing Israeli drone technology companies, … Continue reading

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FAA DRONE SYMPOSIUM

The FAA Drone Symposium brings you directly into the conversation on the expansion and advancement of how drones are helping businesses do business. Join us in Orlando on April 28 for a series of substantive discussions, including: Drone Integration: Where … Continue reading

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DJI Mini 2 and Mini SE now supported in Litchi for iOS

Litchi pilots, we know you have been waiting for this! We are happy to announce that the Mini 2 and Mini SE are now fully supported in Litchi for iOS 2.12. Flying an Air 2S? Be sure to update to … Continue reading

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Register NOW for the 2022 FAA Drone Symposium

Register NOW for the 2022 FAA Drone Symposium Registration is now open for this year’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Symposium, which will be held on April 28, 2022. The in-person event will be held at the Orange County Convention … Continue reading

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"VIP Movement Notification – Selma, AL" – FAASafety.gov

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Selma, ALNotice Number: NOTC2299 March 06, 2022Selma, AL3 NMR – 2,999 FT AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued.*Depicted TFR … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Awarded $10.5 Million Puma LE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract for U.S. Ally

  AeroVironment Awarded $10.5 Million Puma LE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract for U.S. Ally • Puma LE (Long Endurance) provides Group 2 capabilities in a Group 1 footprint and features up to 6.5 hours of flight endurance … Continue reading

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FAA Reaches One Million Airspace Authorization for Drone Pilots

FAA Reaches One Million Airspace Authorization for Drone Pilots WASHINGTON – This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates … Continue reading

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FAA designates Los Angeles Area a No Drone Zone For Super Bowl LVI

FAA designates Los Angeles Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ For Super Bowl LVI The FAA and local, state and federal law enforcement will be actively looking for illegal drone operations. WASHINGTON – SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is a “No … Continue reading

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AeroVironment, Inc. Introduces Switchblade 300 Sensor to Shooter Kit, A Simple-to-Integrate Multi-Domain ISR and Precision Strike Capability

• Sensor to Shooter (S2S) enables instantaneous machine-to-machine transfer of target coordinates from AeroVironment’s small unmanned aircraft systems to Switchblade 300 loitering missile systems • S2S software securely relays mission-critical, real-time video and flight telemetry data, reducing engagement timelines and … Continue reading

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AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment Awarded $4 Million Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract for U.S. Ally

AeroVironment Awarded $4 Million Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Contract for U.S. Ally • Puma 3 All Environment (AE) and Wasp AE unmanned aircraft systems deliver immediate tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in maritime and land operations • … Continue reading

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AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – AeroVironment’s New Mantis i45 N Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Advanced ISR for Nighttime Operations

AeroVironment’s New Mantis i45 N Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload Delivers Advanced ISR for Nighttime Operations • Mantis i45 N provides maximum visibility during low-light or nighttime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations • All-environment rated payload maintains similar footprint to battle … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Demonstrates First-Ever Switchblade Loitering Missile Integration for Air Launched Effects from JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System

AeroVironment Demonstrates First-Ever Switchblade Loitering Missile Integration for Air Launched Effects from JUMP 20 Medium Unmanned Aircraft System • Initial proof-of-concept demonstration conducted in August 2021 • Leverages an AeroVironment end-to-end solution with combat-proven systems for increased mission autonomy and … Continue reading

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Drones Revolutionize Wildland Firefighting

Drones – A Key Piece in Fighting Wildfires Drones and their use for fighting wildfires is a “hot” topic, with more than 6 million acres of forest burned this year. The use of drones for fighting wildfires is a “hot” … Continue reading

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AirMap LAANC Authorizations upgraded!

AirMap now supports LAANC v5 on mobile & web apps. This version of LAANC allows Part 107 operators to apply to operate during night and civil twilight hours in controlled airspace surrounding 731 airports around the country. Thank you for … Continue reading

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Plug Power and HevenDrones Announce Joint Development Alliance

HevenDrones to use Plug Power’s Hydrogen to Fly Drones Plug Power and HevenDrones Announce Joint Development Alliance Companies Partner to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Heavy Lift Drones to Provide Extended Time and Range Capabilities Mevo Carmel, Israel, October … Continue reading

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AeroVironment Successfully Demonstrates Maritime Sensor-To-Shooter Capability

AeroVironment Successfully Demonstrates Maritime Sensor-To-Shooter Capability with Puma 3 AE and Switchblade 300 at NATO REP(MUS) 21 Experimentation Exercise • Experimentation was part of NATO REP(MUS) 21 U.S./U.K. Interoperability to Interchangeability (I2I) initiatives using uncrewed systems • First successful cross-domain, … Continue reading

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AeroVironment, Inc. Press Release – U.S. Army Awards AeroVironment $11.7 Million Third and Final Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Existing FCS Contract

U.S. Army Awards AeroVironment $11.7 Million Third and Final Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Existing FCS Contract • Final contract option exercised under the sole source Flight Control Systems (FCS) domain of the Army’s multi-year small unmanned … Continue reading

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Night Authorization Available for Part 107 Drone Pilots

Night Authorization Available for Part 107 Drone Pilots  Drone pilots with current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates may now obtain near real-time authorizations to fly at night through FAA-approved providers of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) services. LAANC … Continue reading

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