Category Archives: UAV

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

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

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

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

  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

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

  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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"VIP Movement Notification – Ft Lauderdale, FL"

VIP Movement Notification – Ft Lauderdale, FLNotice Number: NOTC2688 November 01, 2022Ft Lauderdale, 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 data may not be a … Continue reading →

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FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance

FAA Updates Recreational Drone Flying Guidance WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued guidance on how to become an FAA-recognized community-based organization for recreational drone flying. Under federal law, recreational drone flyers must follow the … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI SeaGuardian(r) Begins Operations for Japan Coast Guard

GA-ASI SEAGUARDIAN® BEGINS OPERATIONS FOR JAPAN COAST GUARD SAN DIEGO – 19 October 2022 – On October 19, 2022, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) commenced flight operations using an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and US Army Flight Test Open Architecture Ground Control Software on Gray Eagle Extended Range

GA-ASI AND US ARMY FLIGHT TEST OPEN ARCHITECTURE GROUND CONTROL SOFTWARE ON GRAY EAGLE EXTENDED RANGE SAN DIEGO – 18 October 2022 – U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft System Project Office and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully performed the … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flight Tests Next-Generation Flight Computer on Gray Eagle Extended Range

GA-ASI FLIGHT TESTS NEXT-GENERATION FLIGHT COMPUTER ON GRAY EAGLE EXTENDED RANGE SAN DIEGO – 11 October 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully performed the first flight tests of the next-generation flight computer for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Announces Gray Eagle 25M, New MDO-Capable Variant

GA-ASI ANNOUNCES GRAY EAGLE 25M, NEW MDO-CAPABLE VARIANT GE-25M Will Provide Critical Capabilities that Enable Multi-Domain Operations SAN DIEGO – 10 October 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has launched its latest variant of the Gray Eagle line … Continue reading →

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Protector Completes Acceptance Test Procedures

PROTECTOR COMPLETES ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURES ATP Completion Signals Official Hand-Over of Aircraft to RAF SAN DIEGO – 06 October 2022 – Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the first Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system has been completed. Completion … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference TestingNotice Number: NOTC2639 GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 22-04 09 October Off-the-Coast, SC Centered at 320960N0793960W or the CHS162048 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI News: GA-ASI Partners with Indian AI Company for Multi-Domain Situational Awareness

GA-ASI PARTNERS WITH INDIAN AI COMPANY FOR MULTI-DOMAIN SITUATIONAL AWARENESS SAN DIEGO – 28 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company 114ai has become one of its first partnerships as part … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and 3rdiTech Announce Joint Strategic Partnership for Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Technologies

GA-ASI AND 3RDITECH ANNOUNCE JOINT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR CUTTING-EDGE SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES SAN DIEGO – 27 September 2022 – In a big boost to the “Make in India” initiative, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces a strategic partnership with Indian … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Continues Work with Conflux in Additive Manufacturing

GA-ASI CONTINUES WORK WITH CONFLUX IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING UAS Leader Partners with Australian Supplier on Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO – 26 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with long-time collaborator Conflux … Continue reading →

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United States Army Awards AeroVironment $20.6 Million Switchblade 300 Tactical Missile Systems Contract

United States Army Awards AeroVironment $20.6 Million Switchblade 300 Tactical Missile Systems Contract • Combat-proven Switchblade with patented wave-off and recommit capability provides operators with increased lethality, reach and precision strike capabilities with minimal collateral effects Designed for use in … Continue reading →

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"VIP Movement Notification – Orlando, FL" – FAASafety.gov

VIP Movement Notification – Orlando, FLNotice Number: NOTC2617 September 27, 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 data may not be a complete listing. Pilots … Continue reading →

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"VIP Movement Notification – Ft Lauderdale, FL" – FAASafety.gov

VIP Movement Notification – Ft Lauderdale, FLNotice Number: NOTC2616 September 27, 2022Ft Lauderdale, 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 data may not be a complete … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Creates Additive Design & Manufacturing Center of Excellence

GA-ASI CREATES ADDITIVE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE New Center Uses Additive Parts to Streamline Manufacturing of UAS SAN DIEGO – 21 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in the design and manufacture … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL UK IS PARTICIPATING IN DVD 2022

RAFAEL UK IS PARTICIPATING IN DVD 2022 September 21-23: RAFAEL UK is presenting a portfolio of life saving defense systems and technologies at DVD 2022. With a pedigree of over 70 years in delivering state-of-the-art, combat proven systems to customers … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Secures $20.86 Million in Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Awards for Allied Nations

AeroVironment Secures $20.86 Million in Puma 3 AE Unmanned Aircraft Systems Foreign Military Sales Awards for Allied Nations • Portable, rugged Puma 3 All Environment (AE) unmanned aircraft system provides immediate tactical reconnaissance capabilities for land and maritime operations • … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Opposes New Chinese Agriculture Project in Grand Forks

GA-ASI OPPOSES NEW CHINESE AGRICULTURE PROJECT IN GRAND FORKS Proposed Corn Mill Presents Opportunities for Sophisticated Military-Related Espionage SAN DIEGO – 20 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems … Continue reading →

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How SIRAS UAV is Built for Your Mission

Drone experts, Kelly Brodbeck & Randall Warnas, introduce SIRAS – the new professional UAV from Teledyne FLIR that’s priced at $9,695. Sign up for the webinar to learn how SIRAS with no geofencing, simplified data security, and dual – visible … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI to Open New Secure Advanced Manufacturing Facility in 2023

GA-ASI TO OPEN NEW SECURE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FACILTY IN 2023 Secure Facility in Poway Will House Advanced Development and Manufacturing of Cutting-Edge UAS  SAN DIEGO – 20 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been investing in … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Flies Completely Autonomous UAS Flight Using Avenger MQ-20A

GA-ASI FLIES COMPLETELY AUTONOMOUS UAS FLIGHT USING AVENGER® MQ-20A Live Fused Tracks for Lockheed Martin Embedded IRST Dynamically Updated Flight Path SAN DIEGO – 19 September 2022 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) used a company-owned Avenger® MQ-20A Unmanned … Continue reading →

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

VIP Movement Notification – Columbia, SCNotice Number: NOTC2612 September 20, 2022Columbia, 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. … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Introduces Puma VNS, a Visual-Based Navigation System That Enables GPS-Denied Navigation Across GPS-Contested Environments

AeroVironment Introduces Puma VNS, a Visual-Based Navigation System That Enables GPS-Denied Navigation Across GPS-Contested Environments • System determines precise location of the aircraft during flight without relying on GPS • Will enable increasingly advanced navigational capabilities, features and functionality through … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System, Built for Heavier Payloads and Longer Distances

AeroVironment Introduces Next-Generation All-Electric VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter Unmanned Aircraft System, Built for Heavier Payloads and Longer Distances • Next-generation VAPOR 55 delivers more simplified, modular design with performance improvements that optimize user experience • Redesigned for increased levels of … Continue reading →

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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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