Category Archives: UAV

GA-ASI’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle(r) ER Featured at U.S. Army’s PC-C5

Posted on Friday, 2 May, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI’S MQ-1C GRAY EAGLE® ER FEATURED AT U.S. ARMY’S PC-C5 SAN DIEGO – 01 May 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) supported the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Statement on USAF CCA Program Updates

Posted on Friday, 2 May, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI STATEMENT ON USAF CCA PROGRAM UPDATES SAN DIEGO – 01 May 2025 – The CCA program represents a groundbreaking new era in combat aviation, and we remain on schedule to test and fly YFQ-42 in the coming months. Over … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Delivers MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range UAS to USMC

Posted on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

    GA-ASI DELIVERS MQ-9A BLOCK 5 EXTENDED RANGE UAS TO USMC New UAS Delivered to VMX-1 SAN DIEGO – 29 April 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Posted on Monday, 28 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Tuscaloosa, ALNotice Number: NOTC4383 01 May, 2025 Tuscaloosa, AL 30/10 NMR – 17,999 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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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Monday, 28 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4386 01-04 May 2025 Palm Beach, FL 30/10 NMR – 17,999′ 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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Marines Surpass 1,000 MQ-9A Flight Hours As Capabilities Expand

Posted on Thursday, 24 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

MARINES SURPASS 1,000 MQ-9A FLIGHT HOURS AS CAPABILITIES EXPAND SAN DIEGO – 23 April 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that the U.S. Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE (RAFBGA) 25-32

Posted on Friday, 18 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE (RAFBGA) 25-32Notice Number: NOTC4363 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE (RAFBGA) 25-32 22 – 29 April Robins Air Force Base, GA Centered at … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Announces Technology Investments From Blue Magic Netherlands

Posted on Thursday, 17 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS FROM BLUE MAGIC NETHERLANDS SAN DIEGO – 16 April 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event … Continue reading →

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FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching

Posted on Thursday, 17 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2025 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 26. The FAA launched the annual campaign in 2019 to bring attention to drone safety and best practices. … Continue reading →

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MKS Announces Ophir MWIR Folded Zoom Lens for Drone and Small Gimbals

Posted on Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

MKS Announces Ophir® MWIR Folded Zoom Lens with Disruptive Low-SWaP and Long-range Capabilities for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications Innovative folded optics zoom lens addresses market shift towards low-SWaP 15µm VGA FPA detectors with fittings for 5″ (127mm) gimbals April … Continue reading →

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Join the Smart Munitions & Autonomous Strike Drones e-Conference

Posted on Wednesday, 9 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Future of Warfare is here Are You Ready? If you’ve already registered for the conference, please ignore this message. The Future of Warfare is Here – Are You Ready? Artificial Intelligence and autonomous systems are revolutionizing military operations, redefining … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian(r)

Posted on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI EXPANDS TARGETING CAPABILITY FOR MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN® New Software Will Provide In-Flight Target Updates SAN DIEGO – 7 April 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC4353 April 12, 2025 Miami, FL 10/30 NMR – 17,999′ 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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VIP Movement Notification – West Palm Beach

Posted on Monday, 7 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – West Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4351 April 11-13, 2025 West Palm Beach, FL 10/30 NMR – 17,999′ MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – West Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 1 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – West Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4342 April 03-06, 2025 West Palm Beach, FL 10/30 NMR – 17,999′ MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Doral-Miami, FL

Posted on Monday, 31 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Doral-Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC4341                         03 APR, 2025                         Doral-Miami, FL                         30/10 NMR; SFC – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI’s Megan Kendrick Wins Influence in Engineering Award from San Diego Business Journal

Posted on Friday, 28 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

 GA-ASI’S MEGAN KENDRICK WINS INFLUENCE IN ENGINEERING AWARD FROM SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL SAN DIEGO – 27 March 2025 – Megan Kendrick, a project engineer with Poway, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), has been recognized with the … Continue reading →

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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High

Posted on Thursday, 27 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High Pilots made nearly 13K reports in 2024; the most in California, Texas, and Florida WASHINGTON — Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Completes First Flight of Belgium’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian(r)

Posted on Wednesday, 26 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT OF BELGIUM’S MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® SAN DIEGO – 25 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Monday, 24 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4330 28-30 MAR, 2025 PALM BEACH, FL 30/10 NMR – SFC-17,999 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 Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms

Posted on Friday, 21 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

  GA-ASI ACHIEVES EMAR/FR 145 MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION APPROVAL FOR MQ-9A AND MQ-9B PLATFORMS European Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier SAN DIEGO – 20 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2(r) for Payload Command and Control

Posted on Thursday, 20 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI RELEASES NEW TACSIT-C2® FOR PAYLOAD COMMAND AND CONTROL New Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA’s Quadratix Software Enterprise SAN DIEGO – 19 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has released … Continue reading →

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Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Off-the-Coast, SC

Posted on Thursday, 20 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Off-the-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC4327 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 25-02 23 March – 02 April Off-the-Coast, SC The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI’s Gray Eagle ER Makes First PLEO Flights

Posted on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI’S GRAY EAGLE ER MAKES FIRST PLEO FLIGHTS SAN DIEGO – 12 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) using a … Continue reading →

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General Atomics and Radian Aerospace Partner To Advance Next-Generation Aerospace Technologies

Posted on Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GENERAL ATOMICS AND RADIAN AEROSPACE PARTNER TO ADVANCE NEXT-GENERATION AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES Collaboration To Drive Innovation Across Key Aerospace Systems and Explore Strategic Opportunities in the UAE SAN DIEGO – 10 March 2025 – General Atomics Systems Integration (GA-SI) and Radian … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Monday, 10 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4311 14-16 MAR, 2025 PALM BEACH, FL 30/10 NMR – 17,999FT 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 Flies Government Reference Autonomy Stack at Orange Flag 25-1

Posted on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Government-Supplied Pilot Vehicle Interface Used for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles SAN DIEGO – 04 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved another major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying U.S. government-provided … Continue reading →

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GA News: General Atomics Acquires North Point Defense

Posted on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GENERAL ATOMICS ACQUIRES NORTH POINT DEFENSE SAN DIEGO – 03 March 2025 – General Atomics (GA) today announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by … Continue reading →

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General Atomics Introduces Quadratix Software Enterprise

Posted on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

  GENERAL ATOMICS INTRODUCES QUADRATIX SOFTWARE ENTERPRISE New Technology Network Optimizes Advancements in All Domains SAN DIEGO – 03 March 2025 – General Atomics is reshaping its software enterprise for the future, merging efforts from across business lines into a … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Welcomes USAF Designation for New CCA: YFQ-42A

Posted on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI WELCOMES USAF DESIGNATION FOR NEW CCA: YFQ-42A SAN DIEGO – 3 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT STEWART GEORGIA (FTSTGA) 25-16

Posted on Friday, 28 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT STEWART GEORGIA (FTSTGA) 25-16Notice Number: NOTC4299 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT STEWART GEORGIA (FTSTGA) 25-16 04 – 12 March Fort Stewart, GA Centered at 320049N0813446W or the SAV254021 The entire flight advisory may … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped Sensors

Posted on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ADVANCES UNMANNED SUB-HUNTING WITH TEST OF NEW AIR-DROPPED SENSORS SAN DIEGO – 25 February 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI’s Adam Cooperberg Receives Outstanding Engineer Award

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI’S ADAM COOPERBERG RECEIVES OUTSTANDING ENGINEER AWARD San Diego County Engineering Council Presented Award on Feb. 18 SAN DIEGO – 24 February 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is proud to congratulate Adam Cooperberg, lead engineer and engineering manager … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4296                         28  FEB – 02 MAR, 2025                         Palm Beach, FL                        30/10 NMR; SFC – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has … Continue reading →

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The Chinese AR-2000 Helicopter Drone: A New Force in Unmanned Naval Power

Posted on Thursday, 20 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Chinese AR-2000 Helicopter Drone: A New Force in Unmanned Naval Power The world of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is rapidly evolving, with drones becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable. Among the latest entrants making waves is the Chinese AR-2000, a … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI News: GA-ASI and CAE Sign Long-Term Agreement MQ-9B SkyGuardian Mission Trainer

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI AND CAE SIGN LONG-TERM AGREEMENT TO DEVELOPTHE NEXT GENERATION MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® MISSION TRAINER SAN DIEGO – 18 February 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE are pleased to announce a long-term agreement for the development and production … Continue reading →

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GA News: General Atomics and EDGE Establish Partnership To Manufacture, Test and Repair Electromechanical Systems

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

 GENERAL ATOMICS AND EDGE ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIP TO MANUFACTURE,TEST AND REPAIR ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SAN DIEGO – 17 February 2025 – EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FL

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC4286 19 FEB 2025 Miami, FL 10/30 NMR – 17,999′ 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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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

Posted on Wednesday, 12 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4283 14-19 FEB 2025 Palm Beach, FL 10/30 NMR – 17,999′ 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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VIP Movement Notification – Daytona Beach, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Daytona Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4281 16 February 2025 Daytona Beach, FL 10/30  NMR – 17,999 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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