Category Archives: UAV
VIP Notice – Charleston, SC
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Charleston, SCNotice Number: NOTC3351 Notice: Expect VIP movement January 08, 2024 in the vicinity of Charleston, SC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. … Continue reading
Government of Canada Orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ORDERS THE MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN® RPAS FROM GA-ASI SAN DIEGO – 19 December 2023 – The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification – Atlanta GA
VIP Movement Notification – Atlanta GANotice Number: NOTC3329 December 16, 2023 Atlanta, GA 3NMR – 2,999′ 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. Pilots … Continue reading
Italian Air Force Flies New MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from GA-ASI
ITALIAN AIR FORCE FLIES NEW MQ-9A BLOCK 5 RPA FROM GA-ASI Delivery of New Block 5 and GCS Part of Mid-Life Modernization of ItAF’s RPA Fleet SAN DIEGO – 05 December 2023 – On Nov. 9, 2023, the Italian Air … Continue reading
FAA Launches 2023 Holiday 12 Days of Drones Safety Campaign
FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. … Continue reading
GA-ASI and USMC Complete First MQ-9A WTI Training Class
GA-ASI AND USMC COMPLETE FIRST MQ-9A WTI TRAINING CLASS MAWTS-1 Graduates Will Be Employed as MQ-9A Experts SAN DIEGO – 30 November 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) teamed up to conduct … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification – Atlanta, GA
VIP Movement Notification – Atlanta, GA Notice Number: NOTC3304 Atlanta, GA November 28, 2023 10/30NMR – 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 a complete … Continue reading
GA-ASI Demonstrates Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on UK Carrier
GA-ASI DEMONSTRATES SHORT TAKEOFF/LANDING OF UAS ON UK CARRIER Mojave Flights for the Royal Navy Highlight UAS’ Ability to Operate From Warships SAN DIEGO – 17 November 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a first-of-its-kind demonstration of … Continue reading
Drone Volt at Milipol
Professional drone manufacturer DRONE VOLT will be unveiling its latest innovation at Milipol We look forward to seeing you at Milipol from 14 to 17 November 2023, to find out more about our drone solutions and our catalogue of services: … Continue reading
GA-ASI Partners with EDGE to Integrate Smart Weapons onto MQ-9B
GA-ASI PARTNERS WITH EDGE TO INTEGRATE SMART WEAPONS ONTO MQ-9B GA-ASI and EDGE Will Integrate Range of Smart Weapons Onto SkyGuardian® DUBAI AIRSHOW – 13 November 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading designer and manufacturer of … Continue reading
Huneed Technologies Signs MOU to Supply Flat Panel Array to GA-ASI
HUNEED TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS MOU TO SUPPLY FLAT PANEL ARRAY TO GA-ASI SAN DIEGO – 19 October 2023 – During a ceremony at ADEX (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) on Oct. 18, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) signed … Continue reading
ROKADI to Supply Fuel Interface Rings to GA-ASI
ROKADI TO SUPPLY FUEL INTERFACE RINGS TO GA-ASI SAN DIEGO – 16 October 2023 – Republic of Korea-based ROKADI has signed a Purchase Order to supply General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) with fuel interface rings for GA-ASI’s new MQ-9B … Continue reading
GA-ASI Advances Aerial Recovery for SUAS and ALE
GA-ASI ADVANCES AERIAL RECOVERY FOR SUAS AND ALE SAN DIEGO – 10 October 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently advanced its Aerial Recovery System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Air-Launched Effects (SUAS/ALE) by deploying and retracting a towline … Continue reading
"VIP Notice – Charleston, SC" – FAASafety.gov
FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education VIP Notice – Charleston, SCNotice Number: NOTC3234 Notice: Expect VIP movement October 11, 2023 in the vicinity of Charleston, SC. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. … Continue reading
Remote ID – What to Know
Remote ID – What to Know Connect with FAADroneZone: Facebook | Twitter We know you have questions about Remote Identification (ID). We’re here to help you figure it out. Do I have to fly with Remote ID? Remote ID applies … Continue reading
"VIP Notice – Miami, FL" – FAASafety.gov
VIP Notice – Miami, FL Notice Number: NOTC3216 Notice: Expect VIP movement September 28, 2023 in the vicinity of Miami, FL. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators … Continue reading
VIP Notice – Atlanta, GA
VIP Notice – Atlanta, GANotice Number: NOTC3214 Notice: Expect VIP movement September 26, 2023 in the vicinity of Atlanta, GA. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement. The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check … Continue reading
2nd Special Operations Squadron Awarded RPA Squadron of the Year
, 2nd SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AWARDED RPA SQUADRON OF THE YEAR SAN DIEGO – 21 September 2023 – The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) presented the 2022 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of … Continue reading
GA-ASI to be Inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame
GA-ASI TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE HALL OF FAME San Diego’s Air & Space Museum Will Induct Global UAS Leader on Oct. 21 SAN DIEGO – 20 September 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Continue reading
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could … Continue reading
Neal and Linden S. Blue Receive Alison Award from AFA
NEAL AND LINDEN S. BLUE RECEIVE ALISON AWARD FROM AFA Award Recognizes the Careers of General Atomics’ Leaders SAN DIEGO – 12 September 2023 – During a special event at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, … Continue reading
GA-ASI Poised to Begin LongShot Flight Testing Phase
GA-ASI Poised to Begin LongShot Flight Testing Phase SAN DIEGO – 11 September 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is poised to begin the flight-testing phase on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) LongShot program. Begun in … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification – Gainesville/Perry/Live Oak FL
VIP Movement Notification – Gainesville/Perry/Live Oak FLNotice Number: NOTC3167 VIP Movement Notification Gainesville, Perry and Live Oak FL September 02, 2023 30/10 at each location – SFC-17,999′ Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been … Continue reading
Netherlands Increases Order of MQ-9A from GA-ASI
NETHERLANDS INCREASES ORDER OF MQ-9A FROM GA-ASI RNLAF Doubles Order from 4 to 8 Aircraft SAN DIEGO – 21 August 2023 – The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, … Continue reading
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Okaloosa, FL
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING – Okaloosa, FLNotice Number: NOTC3152 FLIGHT ADVISORYGPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGGULF AREA FREQUENCY COORDINATORFLORIDA (GAGCFL) 23-01 (REVISION 1) 22 – 24 AugustOkaloosa, FL The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2023/Aug/GAGCFL_23-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory_(Revision_1).pdf … Continue reading
GA-ASI Opens New Hangar at FTTC in Grand Forks, ND
GA-ASI OPENS NEW HANGAR AT FTTC IN GRAND FORKS, ND SAN DIEGO – 10 August 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) hosted a grand opening event on August 9, 2023 to mark the opening of its newest hangar … Continue reading
"FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SC"
FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC3134 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 23-05 13 August Off-The-Coast, SC Centered at 321500N0794500W or the CHS164041 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and … Continue reading
GA-ASI Advances Ecosystem for Autonomously Operational UCAV
GA-ASI ADVANCES ECOSYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUSLY OPERATIONAL UCAV Combining Third-Party Autonomy Skills and Government FoX Tablets for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles to Operationalize Manned-Unmanned Teaming SAN DIEGO – 09 August 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) advanced its ability … Continue reading
GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation
GA-ASI MOJAVE STOL UAS COMPLETES FIRST DIRT OPERATION Mojave Demonstrates Takeoff and Landing Versatility on Unimproved Surface SAN DIEGO – 03 August 2023 – On August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings … Continue reading
British Army to get counter-drone SMASH smart weapon sights
British Army to get counter-drone SMASH smart weapon sights (Source Army Technology) SMASH smart-weapon sights for the British Army infantry SA80 A3 assault rifle will arrive this year, providing anti-drone capabilities. By Andrew Salerno-Garthwaite British Army soldiers with SMASH sites … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification- Orlando FL
VIP Movement Notification- Orlando FLNotice Number: NOTC3115 VIP Movement Notification – Orlando FL August 01, 2023 Orlando FL 3NMR – 2,999′ 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
2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit!
Register today and get the latest on advanced aviation technology and the future of our skies. The FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit are coming to the Baltimore Convention Center August 1-3. The event will be in-person only. This is … Continue reading
USMC Completes 20,000 Flight Hours with MUX MALE MQ-9A
USMC COMPLETES 20,000 FLIGHT HOURS WITH MUX MALE MQ-9A SAN DIEGO – 24 July 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on achieving a significant milestone of surpassing 20,000 flight hours with their … Continue reading
USAF FLIES WITH ANGRY KITTEN JAMMING POD
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. USAF FLIES WITH ANGRY KITTEN JAMMING POD SAN DIEGO – 20 July 2023 – The U.S. Air Force flew a remotely piloted aircraft equipped with an Angry Kitten® ALQ-167 Electronic Warfare Countermeasure Pod for the … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FL
VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FLNotice Number: NOTC3103 VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FL July 21, 2023 3NMR – 2,999′ 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
GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight Hours
GA-ASI’S UNMANNED AIRCRAFT CROSS 8 MILLION FLIGHT HOURS New MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian® Models Add More Than 4,000 Hours SAN DIEGO – 14 July 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) today announced that its family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), … Continue reading
The 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit
Get the latest on advanced aviation technology and the future of our skies from FAA and other experts. The FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit are coming to the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD August 1-3. This event will … Continue reading
Are You Remote ID Ready?
Learn how to be Remote ID ready Beginning September 16, 2023, all drone pilots required to register their drone must operate under the Remote Identification (ID) rule by operating: A Standard Remote ID Drone – a drone produced with built-in … Continue reading
VIP Movement Notification – New Orleans, LA
VIP Movement Notification – New Orleans, LANotice Number: NOTC3067 June 29-30, 2023New Orleans, LA3 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 … Continue reading
"FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING- Off the Coast FL"
FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING- Off the Coast FLNotice Number: NOTC3063 GPS INTERFERENCE TESTINGCARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR(CSG4) 23-04B28 JuneOff-The-Coast, FL The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2023/Jun/CSG4_23-04B_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs … Continue reading
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