Category Archives: UAV

Aerotor Unmanned Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries Partner With Sig Sauer to Produce the Fire Storm 250

The Fire Storm 250 In the rapidly evolving landscape of unmanned warfare, the collaboration between Israeli aerospace innovator Aerotor Unmanned Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and US firearms giant SIG Sauer has produced a groundbreaking platform: the Fire Storm 250. … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Rome, GA

VIP Movement Notification – Rome, GANotice Number: NOTC4827 19 FEB, 2026 Rome, GA 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 a complete … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight

GA-ASI ACHIEVES NEW MILESTONE WITH SEMI-AUTONOMOUS CCA FLIGHT YFQ-42A Uncrewed Fighter Jet Executes Mission Autonomy Test SAN DIEGO – 12 February 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4821 13 – 16 FEB, 2026 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 … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4809 06-08 FEB, 2026 Palm Beach, FL 30/10 NMR – ALTITUDE MSL/AGL 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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GPS Interference Testing at Fort Stewart, GA 06 – 06 FEB

GPS Interference Testing at Fort Stewart, GA 06 – 06 FEBNotice Number: NOTC4806 FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT STEWART GEORGIA(FTSTGA) 26-13 02 – 06 FebruaryFort Stewart, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address:FTSTGA … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4781                         January 16-19, 2026                         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 … Continue reading →

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Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian(r) RPA Through NSPA

GERMANY BUYS EIGHT MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN® RPA THROUGH NSPA NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI’s Advanced Multi-Domain RPA SAN DIEGO – 12 January 2026 – Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC4782 19 JAN, 2026 Miami, FL 30/10 NMR – ALTITUDE 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 … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4769 09 – 11 JAN 2026 Palm Beach, FL 30/10 NMR – 17999FT AGL 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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Archer Moves to Launch Air Taxi Trials In U.S. Cities Under White House Executive Order as DOT Unveils National AAM Strategy

Archer Moves to Launch Air Taxi Trials In U.S. Cities Under White House Executive Order as DOT Unveils National AAM Strategy December 17, 2025 (Note: Although the Archer air taxi has fully autonomous capabilities, current FAA regulations require operation under … Continue reading →

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Red Cat’s FANG™ FPV Drone Receives Blue UAS Cleared List Certification

Red Cat’s FANG™ FPV Drone for Defense and Security Operations Receives Blue UAS Cleared List Certification Certification Streamlines Procurement for U.S. Government Buyers and Confirms FANG as a Fully Vetted, NDAA-Compliant FPV System SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 30, 2025 … Continue reading →

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This New Drone Carries Half a Ton and Lands Almost Anywhere

This New Drone Carries Half a Ton and Lands Almost Anywhere Dec 18, 2025 (Source: iHLS) Representational image of a VTOL This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Frontline units and emergency responders increasingly rely on unmanned systems, yet … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates Danger

Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates Danger Dec 20, 2025 (Source iHLS) Representational image of a bumblebee robot This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Autonomous flight at insect scale has long been a … Continue reading →

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A Drone Just Proved It Can Outshoot a Jet

A Drone Just Proved It Can Outshoot a Jet Dec 16, 2025 (Source: iHLS) Image from Baykar Technologies on Youtube This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) One of the biggest challenges in modern air combat is detecting, tracking, … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4760 19 DEC 2025 – 04 JAN 2026 Palm Beach, FL 30/10 NMR – 17999FT 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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New Scanner Spots Drone Parts Inside Bags

New Scanner Spots Drone Parts Inside Bags Dec 8, 2025 (Source: iHLS) Representational image of an x-ray detection This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) As drones become cheaper, smaller, and easier to modify, security teams face a growing … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI’s Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles Impact

GA-ASI’S SECOND BLUE MAGIC NETHERLANDS DOUBLES IMPACT Nov. 18 Event in Eindhoven Highlights Innovation Across Dutch Tech Ecosystem SAN DIEGO – 10 December 2025 – On November 18, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) … Continue reading →

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New Counter-Drone Tech Captures, Not Destroys

New Counter-Drone Tech Captures, Not Destroys Dec 6, 2025 (Source: iHLS) AI generated image This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Unauthorized drones have become a persistent security challenge for airports, stadiums, prisons, and other sensitive locations. These sites … Continue reading →

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GPS Interference Testing off the coast of South Carolina 10 DEC

GPS Interference Testing off the coast of South Carolina 10 DECNotice Number: NOTC4749 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 25-07 10 December  Off-the-Coast, SC The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Walland, TN

VIP Movement Notification – Walland, TNNotice Number: NOTC4721 14-16 NOV, 2025 Walland, TN 5 NMR – 4,999FT 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 … Continue reading →

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GPS Interference Testing at Fort Benning, GA

GPS Interference Testing at Fort Benning, GA 13 – 20 NOVNotice Number: NOTC4717 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT BENNING GEORGIA (FTBNGA) 25-91 13 – 20 November  Fort Benning, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at … Continue reading →

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Teamwork Takes Flight: Drones Move Heavy Objects

Teamwork Takes Flight: Drones Move Heavy Objects Nov 8, 2025 (Source iHLS) Image from Science X: Phys.org, Medical Xpress, Tech Xplore on YouTube This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed … Continue reading →

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Tuinman and McSorley Will Keynote Blue Magic Netherlands 2025

TUINMAN AND MCSORLEY WILL KEYNOTE BLUE MAGIC NETHERLANDS 2025 GA-ASI Announces Netherlands’ SecDef and NATO-DIANA General Counsel To Headline Dutch Industry Event Being Held on Nov. 18 SAN DIEGO – 05 November 2025 – As the Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) … Continue reading →

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GPS Interference Testing at Mossy Head, FL 10 – 15 Nov

GPS Interference Testing at Mossy Head, FL 10 – 15 NovNotice Number: NOTC4715 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING GULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATOR FLORIDA (GAFCFL) 25-09 10 – 15 November Mossy Head, FL The entire flight advisory may be accessed and … Continue reading →

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New GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV Adds Air-To-Ground Operations for International CCA

NEW GA-ASI GAMBIT 6 UCAV ADDS AIR-TO-GROUND OPERATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL CCA SAN DIEGO – 04 November 2025 – The latest iteration of the innovative Gambit Series of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is … Continue reading →

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The Future of Autonomous Fighters Is Coming To Rome

THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS FIGHTERS IS COMING TO ROME GA-ASI Brings Uncrewed Fighter Fleet into Focus at International Fighter Conference 2025 SAN DIEGO – 03 November 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in uncrewed aircraft … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4713 07 – 09 NOV, 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 … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and Dutch Ministry of Defense Sign Agreement To Develop New Defense Capabilities

            GA-ASI AND DUTCH MINISTRY OF DEFENSE SIGN AGREEMENT TO DEVELOPNEW DEFENSE CAPABILITIES WASHINGTON – 16 October 2025 – On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop … Continue reading →

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HAAFGA GPS 25-89

HAAFGA GPS 25-89Notice Number: NOTC4690 FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD GEORGIA (HAAFGA) 25-89 20 October – 01 NovemberHunter Army Airfield, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: HAAFGA 25-89 GPS Flight … Continue reading →

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US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UAS

US ARMY TAPS GA-ASI TO ADD MOSA-EW CAPABILITY ONTO GRAY EAGLE® UAS SAN DIEGO – 13 October 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FL

VIP Movement Notification – Palm Beach, FLNotice Number: NOTC4688                         October 17 – 19, 2025                         Palm Beach, FL                         30/10 NMR; SFC – 17,999ft MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING

FTBNGA GPS 25-81Notice Number: NOTC4679 FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT BENNING GEORGIA (FTBNGA) 25-81 06 – 17 OctoberFort Benning, GA The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: FTBNGA 25-81 GPS Flight Advisory Pilots are … Continue reading →

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MQ-9B SkyGuardian(r) Flies for First Time in Belgium

 MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® FLIES FOR FIRST TIME IN BELGIUM First of Four MQ-9Bs Is Now in Place and Operating at Florennes Air Base SAN DIEGO – 24 September 2025 – Following its arrival in August at Florennes Air Base, the first … Continue reading →

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Air Force Explores Atomic Clock-Based Navigation for GPS-Denied Drone Swarms

Air Force Explores Atomic Clock-Based Navigation for GPS-Denied Drone Swarms Sep 20, 2025 (Source: iHLS) Representational image of swarm This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) The US Air Force is advancing efforts to enable drone swarms to operate … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Greensboro, NC

VIP Movement Notification – Greensboro, NCNotice Number: NOTC4658                         24 September 2025                         Greensboro, NC                         5 NMR; SFC – 4,999 AGL 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 Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours

GA-ASI LINE OF UAS PASSES 9 MILLION FLIGHT HOURS SAN DIEGO – 21 September 2025 – Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week, pushing … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL & IMOD FINALIZE DEVELOPMENT OF IRON BEAM 450, SET FOR IDF DELIVERY

  RAFAEL & Israel MOD: IRON BEAM 450 Development Completed, Delivery to IDF Soon The R&D Unit within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense … Continue reading →

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Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18

SECOND BLUE MAGIC NETHERLANDS EVENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 18 Registration Site Is Open and Dutch Innovators Are Encouragedto Attend and Apply to Present Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 16 September 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and AeroVironment Complete First-Ever Air Launch of Switchblade 600 from MQ-9A UAS

GA-ASI AND AEROVIRONMENT COMPLETE FIRST-EVER AIR LAUNCH OF SWITCHBLADE 600 FROM MQ-9A UAS Release of Smaller Loitering Munition Further Validates Large UAS as Motherships SAN DIEGO – 10 September 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and AeroVironment (“AV”) … Continue reading →

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