Category Archives: UAV

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

Posted on Thursday, 12 May, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 11 May, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 28 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 27 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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

Posted on Wednesday, 20 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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!

Posted on Tuesday, 5 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 23 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Monday, 21 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Friday, 18 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 16 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Saturday, 5 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 10 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

  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

Posted on Monday, 7 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 3 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 20 January, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

• 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

Posted on Thursday, 2 December, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 4 November, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Friday, 29 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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!

Posted on Tuesday, 26 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Wednesday, 20 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 7 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Friday, 1 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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DSEi 2021: SKYWALL Anti-Drone Platform

Posted on Friday, 17 September, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub
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The British Ministry of Defense Employed Rafael’s DRONE DOME to Defend the G7 Summit from Drone, UAV threats

Posted on Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

The British Ministry of Defense Employed Rafael’s DRONE DOME to Defend the G7 Summit from Drone, UAV threats Earlier this year, in June 2021, the British Ministry of Defense employed Rafael’s DRONE DOME counter-UAV system to protect world leaders during … Continue reading →

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FAA Drone Safety Awareness Week Starts Today

Posted on Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Drone Safety Awareness Week Starts Today Safely integrating drones into the National Airspace System is a key priority for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and our third-annual Drone Safety Awareness Week helps ensure drone operators understand that they are … Continue reading →

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Phase III returns this October

Posted on Thursday, 2 September, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems Defense 2021 is returning for its third and final Phase this October 19-21! Join us on the frontline of innovation to connect with key decision makers and program managers, and discover how unmanned technologies are transforming national … Continue reading →

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You’re In The Know with AUVSI

Posted on Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Our members take advantage of numerous opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow our industry all year long. AUVSI is known for enabling market growth and stimulating innovation with our custom resources that will help you realize your full potential in … Continue reading →

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Join Drone Safety Awareness Week this September

Posted on Thursday, 26 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

National Drone Safety Awareness Week is for Everyone You are invited to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the drone community for our third annual National Drone Safety Awareness Week, September 13-19. This year we are especially focused on … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Introduces Standardized Modular Payload Interface Kits for RQ-20B Puma Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Kits Under Order by USSOCOM

Posted on Friday, 6 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

• Enables third-party payload manufacturers, as well as U.S. DoD and international partners, to develop and integrate payloads onto RQ-20B Puma • Utilizes the Modular Payload Standard initiated by USSOCOM to create a modular architectural standard for payloads on unmanned … Continue reading →

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Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium

Posted on Thursday, 5 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

On September 14 – 15, Episode IV of the FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you! We want to connect with YOU — our law enforcement, first responders and public safety partners and colleagues, on the critical and exciting developments … Continue reading →

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FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition

Posted on Wednesday, 28 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

UAS thought leaders are supporting the FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition to drive the future of integration and advanced operations. Don’t miss the last chance of 2021 to become a Partner with the FAA and AUVSI. Opportunities are … Continue reading →

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Join the conversation at the FAA UAS Symposium

Posted on Monday, 26 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA and Public Safety experts discuss how Tactical Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) helps to save lives On September 14 and 15, the FAA UAS Symposium is coming to you! We want to connect with YOU—our law enforcement, first responders and public … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Receives Puma 3 AE and Raven Unmanned Aircraft System Orders Totaling $15.9 Million from United States Air Force

Posted on Friday, 23 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

eroVironment issued the following press release this morning: AeroVironment Receives Puma 3 AE and Raven Unmanned Aircraft System Orders Totaling $15.9 Million from United States Air Force • United States Air Force to equip its Security Forces with Puma 3 … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for $22 Million Beyond Line of Sight ISR Services Award Under Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems IV

Posted on Wednesday, 14 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for $22 Million Beyond Line of Sight ISR Services Award Under Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems IV Program • First award for satellite communications-enabled beyond line of sight (BLOS) on competitive Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft … Continue reading →

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ECA GROUP upgrades its drone IT180 for special forces applications

Posted on Thursday, 1 July, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

ECA GROUP upgrades its drone IT180 for Special Forces applications ECA GROUP provides special forces with Over-the-Hill reconnaissance capabilities, day and night, by integrating the Controp EO/IR camera on its IT180 UAV. The IT180 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) as part … Continue reading →

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AFRL’s THOR hammers drones in new video animation

Posted on Friday, 25 June, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Shown is an artist rendering of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR. THOR is a portable counter-UAS system, capable of destroying swarms of drones at speed-of-light, at long range, in its base defense mission. (Air … Continue reading →

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Equity in Aerospace

Posted on Thursday, 24 June, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Drone Advisory Committee is Working to Create a More Inclusive Airspace The Drone Advisory Committee is Working to Create a More Inclusive Airspace Aviation is for everyone, and the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is working to ensure that everyone … Continue reading →

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FAA Announces Approved Administrators for Recreational Drone Pilot Safety Test

Posted on Wednesday, 23 June, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

WASHINGTON  Sixteen organizations have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initially administer the Recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Test (TRUST). The test was developed to provide recreational drone flyers with aeronautical safety knowledge and an overview of … Continue reading →

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