Category Archives: UAV

VIP Notice – Charlotte, NC

Posted on Monday, 10 June, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Charlotte, NCNotice Number: NOTC3658 Notice: Expect VIP movement June 12, 2024 in the vicinity of Charlotte, NC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI on Contract to Build and Field First Gray Eagle 25M Unit for Army National Guard

Posted on Monday, 3 June, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ON CONTRACT TO BUILD AND FIELD FIRST GRAY EAGLE 25M UNIT FOR ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAN DIEGO – 31 May 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has ordered 12 Gray … Continue reading →

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"FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Mobile, AL" NOTC3645

Posted on Friday, 31 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Mobile, ALNotice Number: NOTC3645 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING MOBILE ALABAMA (MOBLAL) 24-03 (REVISION 3) 04 – 11 June Mobile, AL Centered at   304015N0880117W or … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Completes Durability Test for HFE 2.0 Engine

Posted on Thursday, 30 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI COMPLETES DURABILITY TEST FOR HFE 2.0 ENGINE 200-HP Heavy Fuel Engine Will Be Used for New Gray Eagle 25M SAN DIEGO – 29 May 2024 – On May 16, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed durability testing … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Awarded AI Smart Sensor Contract

Posted on Thursday, 23 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI AWARDED AI SMART SENSOR CONTRACT SAN DIEGO – 22 May 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a $94,808,020 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research, development, test, and evaluation of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Smart … Continue reading →

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Get Insights into the Future of Advanced Aviation

Posted on Friday, 17 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Advancing collaboration and innovation in the drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) communities is more critical than ever. The only way to achieve a more modernized airspace is by working together. On July 30–August 1, the FAA Drone and AAM … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and USMC Complete MQ-9A WTI Training with SkyTower I Pod

Posted on Friday, 17 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI AND USMC COMPLETE MQ-9A WTI TRAINING WITH SKYTOWER I POD SAN DIEGO – 16 May 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct flight training on the operation of … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Developing New ABAD Pod for Battlefield Awareness and Defense

Posted on Friday, 10 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DEVELOPING NEW ABAD POD FOR BATTLEFIELD AWARENESS AND DEFENSE Payload Designed to Enhance Survivability of MQ-9A Against IR and RF Threats SAN DIEGO – 09 May 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working with the U.S. … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI and Shift5 Partner to Embed Observability Into MQ-9A Reaper

Posted on Thursday, 9 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI AND SHIFT5 PARTNER TO EMBED OBSERVABILITY INTO MQ-9A REAPER Modernization of Reaper through Onboard Data Access and Analysis Increases Cybersecurity, Readiness, and Survivability SAN DIEGO/ROSSLYN – 08 May 2024 – Today, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced its … Continue reading →

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TrellisWare Introduces Waveform Designed Specifically For Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, April 22, 2024 TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. announced today the development of a new UAS waveform, their latest anti-jam electronic counter-countermeasure (AJ/ECCM) solution designed for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). TrellisWare is a leader in the development and deployment … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Delivers First MQ-9A Extended Range to USMC’s VMUT-2

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

, GA-ASI DELIVERS FIRST MQ-9A EXTENDED RANGE TO USMC’S VMUT-2 SAN DIEGO – 30 April 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) celebrated the delivery of the first MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) Unmanned … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar: 2024 FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

News & Update You are subscribed to News & Updates from the FAA Homepage. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Mark Your Calendar: 2024 FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium WASHINGTON— This year’s FAA Drone … Continue reading →

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VIP Notice – Wilmington, NC

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Wilmington, NCNotice Number: NOTC3572 Notice: Expect VIP movement May 2, 2024 in the vicinity of Wilmington, NC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  … Continue reading →

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VIP Notice – Greensboro, NC

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Greensboro, NCNotice Number: NOTC3573 Notice: Expect VIP movement May 02, 2024 in the vicinity of Greensboro, NC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville, FL

Posted on Monday, 29 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville, FLNotice Number: NOTC3570 May 01, 2024 3 NMR SFC – 2,999′ 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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Aloft Announces Strategic Partnership with Anzu Robotics to Launch the Raptor Drone, Elevating Enterprise Fleet Management and Airspace Compliance

Posted on Thursday, 25 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Aloft Announces Strategic Partnership with Anzu Robotics to Launch the Raptor Drone, Elevating Enterprise Fleet Management and Airspace Compliance April 23, 2024 Jon Hegranes – Aloft CEO Aloft Technologies, Inc. (Aloft), a leader in innovative drone technology solutions since 2015, … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Selected to Build CCA for AFLCMC

Posted on Thursday, 25 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SELECTED TO BUILD CCA FOR AFLCMC SAN DIEGO – 24 April 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Mojave Lights Up the Yuma Desert in Live-Fire Demonstration

Posted on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI MOJAVE LIGHTS UP THE YUMA DESERT IN LIVE-FIRE DEMONSTRATION Minigun Integration Showcases the Firepower and Versatility of STOL UAS; Highlights Ability to Rapidly Integrate New Multi-Mission Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 23 April 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. … Continue reading →

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Mayman Aerospace unveiling first full-scale model of Razor™ P100 military VTOL during SOF Week 2024

Posted on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Mayman Aerospace unveiling first full-scale model of Razor™ P100 military VTOL during SOF Week 2024 Ventura, Ca./ 23 April 2024 – Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of Razor, its high-speed Air Utility Vehicle, during SOF Week 2024, May … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SC

Posted on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC3562 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 24-04 26 April – 05 May Off-The-Coast, SC Centered at   321500N0794500W … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Tampa, FL

Posted on Monday, 22 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Tampa, FLNotice Number: NOTC3559 April 23, 2024 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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Join Aloft at AUVSI Xponential Next Week

Posted on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Join Aloft at AUVSI Xponential next week in San Diego We’re excited for AUVSI Xponential next week, and we hope to see many of our customers and partners in San Diego. We’ll be exhibiting at the New York Pavillion (booth … Continue reading →

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Participate in the 2024 Drone Safety Day Campaign!

Posted on Friday, 5 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA’s Drone Safety Day is April 27th! The FAA is excited to announce that this year’s Drone Safety Day will take place on April 27, 2024. We invite you take part in this global campaign by either hosting an event, … Continue reading →

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The Netherlands To Upgrade Their MQ-9A Capabilities

Posted on Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

THE NETHERLANDS TO UPGRADE THEIR MQ-9A CAPABILITIES SAN DIEGO – 26 March 2024 – The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to make important upgrades to their growing fleet of MQ-9A Remotely … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Adds New Capabilities to its Predator Mission Trainer

Posted on Friday, 22 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ADDS NEW CAPABILITIES TO ITS PREDATOR MISSION TRAINER SAN DIEGO – 21 March 2024 – In a move that will be welcomed by many of its international customers, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has installed enhanced operating software … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Posted on Thursday, 21 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI TESTS SONOBUOY DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN® SAN DIEGO – 20 March 2024 – On Feb. 27, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on … Continue reading →

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The Leading Counter-UAS Summit has Returned

Posted on Thursday, 21 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

IDGA are thrilled to host the 8th annual Counter-UAS Summit which is taking place August 27th – 28th at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, VA. The ability of bad actors to rapidly acquire and deploy low-cost drones has … Continue reading →

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FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching

Posted on Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Drone Safety Day Quickly Approaching WASHINGTON —The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2024 Drone Safety Day on Saturday, April 27. This one-day national event encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Parkland, FL

Posted on Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Parkland, FL Notice Number: NOTC3492 March 22-23, 2024 Parkland, FL 3NMR – SFC – 2,999′ AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has … Continue reading →

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FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification

Posted on Monday, 18 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

  FAA Ends Discretionary Enforcement Policy on Drone Remote Identification WASHINGTON– Pilots who operate drones that are required to be registered must comply with the Remote ID Rule. In September 2023, the FAA issued a policy for exercising discretion in … Continue reading →

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FAAs Remote ID Discretionary Enforcement Policy Ends March 16.

Posted on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Attn Public Safety: Drone Pilots Must Comply with Remote ID! The FAA’s policy for exercising discretion in determining whether to take enforcement action for drone operators who were not able to comply with the Remote ID Rule ends on March … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Hosts Joint Industry/Government Open Architecture Conference

Posted on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI HOSTS JOINT INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT OPEN ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE February Conference Focused on Modular Open Systems Approach for UAS  SAN DIEGO – 13 March 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted an Open Architecture Symposium on Feb. 29, 2024, at … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Makes First Flight of XQ-67A OBSS

Posted on Friday, 1 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI MAKES FIRST FLIGHT OF XQ-67A OBSS SAN DIEGO – 29 February 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on Feb. 28, 2024. OBSS is an Air Force … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Selma ALNotice Number: NOTC3459 VIP Movement Notification March 03, 2024 Selma, AL 3NMR – 2,999′ AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has … Continue reading →

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"VIP Movement Notification – Birmingham AL" – FAASafety.gov

Posted on Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Movement Notification – Birmingham ALNotice Number: NOTC3458 VIP Movement Notification March 3, 2024 Birmingham, AL 3 NMR – 2,999 AGL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM … Continue reading →

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General Atomics Expands International Collaborations and Partnerships with Japan in Critical and Emerging Technologies

Posted on Tuesday, 20 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GENERAL ATOMICS EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS  AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH JAPAN IN CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SAN DIEGO – 19 February 2024 – General Atomics, a defense and diversified technologies company with affiliates operating on five continents, is expanding its collaborations and … Continue reading →

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IF YOU ARE AN SUAS OPERATOR, FAA IS PROPOSING CHANGES TO MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS UNDER “Inspection Programs for Single-Engine Turbine-Powered Airplanes and Unmanned Aircraft; and Miscellaneous Maintenance-Related Updates”

Posted on Tuesday, 6 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Excerpt from the Summary: “ For unmanned aircraft, including unmanned aircraft operating under 14 CFR part 135 that are authorized to use the inspection rules in part 91, this proposal would enable the selection of either an inspection program recommended … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Demonstrates A2E Concept with AFSOC

Posted on Tuesday, 6 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DEMONSTRATES A2E CONCEPT WITH AFSOC SAN DIEGO – 05 January 2024 – During a series of demonstrations in December 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) worked collaboratively to execute … Continue reading →

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FAA designates Las Vegas Area a No Drone Zone for Super Bowl LVIII

Posted on Monday, 5 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Super Bowl Fans: Leave your drone at home FAA designates Las Vegas Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVIII WASHINGTON – Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVIII. Drones also are … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Demonstrates Release of A2LE from MQ-20 Avenger UAS

Posted on Friday, 2 February, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DEMONSTRATES RELEASE OF A2LE FROM MQ-20 AVENGER® UAS SAN DIEGO – 01 February 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated an inflight release of its Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform, releasing an A2LE from the internal … Continue reading →

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