Category Archives: UAV

GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation

Posted on Friday, 4 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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British Army to get counter-drone SMASH smart weapon sights

Posted on Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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VIP Movement Notification- Orlando FL

Posted on Monday, 31 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit!

Posted on Monday, 31 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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USMC Completes 20,000 Flight Hours with MUX MALE MQ-9A

Posted on Tuesday, 25 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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USAF FLIES WITH ANGRY KITTEN JAMMING POD

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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VIP Movement Notification – Jacksonville FL

Posted on Friday, 21 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Cross 8 Million Flight Hours

Posted on Monday, 17 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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The 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and AAM Summit

Posted on Monday, 17 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Are You Remote ID Ready?

Posted on Friday, 14 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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VIP Movement Notification – New Orleans, LA

Posted on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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"FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING- Off the Coast FL"

Posted on Monday, 26 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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GA-ASI Selects ScioTeq to Support Detect and Avoid Program

Posted on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SELECTS SCIOTEQ TO SUPPORT DETECT AND AVOID PROGRAM PARIS – 20 June 2023 – As General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues towards its development goal of earning Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization from the FAA for its internally … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Performs First Flight of New Heavy Fuel Engine for Gray Eagle ER

Posted on Friday, 16 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI PERFORMS FIRST FLIGHT OF NEW HEAVY FUEL ENGINE FOR GRAY EAGLE ER SAN DIEGO – 15 June 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted the first flight of its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine on a Gray … Continue reading →

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3 GA-ASI Engineers Win Awards from AIAA

Posted on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

3 GA-ASI ENGINEERS WIN AWARDS FROM AIAA Leon Alvarez, James McPherson and Terry von Klein Receive AIAA San Diego Section Awards SAN DIEGO – 13 June 2023 – Three senior engineers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) were honored … Continue reading →

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"FAA Announces Chart Data Change for Flights Outside U.S. Airspace"

Posted on Tuesday, 13 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FAA Announces Chart Data Change for Flights Outside U.S. Airspace Notice Number: NOTC3038 Beginning June 15, the enroute chart products will implement ENR_23-01_CN_Foreign_Data_IFR_Charts_Revised.pdf (faa.gov). The FAA is changing how foreign aeronautical data is represented on instrument flight rules enroute charts … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI SeaGuardian Supports Northern Edge 2023

Posted on Thursday, 8 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI SEAGUARDIAN® SUPPORTS NORTHERN EDGE 2023 Flights Featured ESM, COMINT, Detect and Avoid, AIS, and Link 16 Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 07 June 2023 – As part of a U.S. Navy contract, an MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System from General … Continue reading →

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"VIP Notification – Fayetteville, NC"

Posted on Monday, 5 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notification – Fayetteville, NCNotice Number: NOTC3026 June 09, 2023Fayetteville, NC30/10 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 listing. Pilots … Continue reading →

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Upgraded Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS Featured in Demo

Posted on Wednesday, 24 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

UPGRADED GRAY EAGLE EXTENDED RANGE UAS FEATURED IN DEMO GA-ASI Supporting U.S. Army Highlighting MDO Capabilities SAN DIEGO – 23 May 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is supporting a demonstration that began in March and is featuring … Continue reading →

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SeaGuardian Used by USN in Support of Integrated Battle Problem

Posted on Friday, 19 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

SEAGUARDIAN® USED BY USN IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATED BATTLE PROBLEM Series of ASW and MUM-T Exercises Showcase Advantages of UAS SAN DIEGO – 18 May 2023 – In support of the U.S. Navy’s (USN) Integrated Battle Problem 2023 (IBP-23) exercise … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Delivers First New-Build MQ-9A to USMC

Posted on Wednesday, 17 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI DELIVERS FIRST NEW-BUILD MQ-9A TO USMC SAN DIEGO – 16 May 2023 – Following delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General … Continue reading →

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SOF Week 2023: ANDURIL SENTRY A CONFIGURABLE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

Posted on Friday, 12 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

With the expanding role of the UAV and SUAV on the battlefield, it’s essential that the defense sector deliver configurable intrusion detection systems effective against land, sea and air threats. To that end ANDRUIL introduced the SENTRY system. Unique to … Continue reading →

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Black Hornet ‘Voice Command’ Demo at SOF Week

Posted on Thursday, 11 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet Nano Drone is currently being used globally by numerous military organizations. In 2022, the UK and Norway shipped $9 million worth of Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet micro drones to Ukraine.  The Black Hornet provides the … Continue reading →

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SOF Week 2023: SCI Technologies Aero Strike Counter UAV

Posted on Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

SCI Technologies is a SANMINA company. I am familiar with SANMINA, who is a global electronics manufacturer, with over $7 Billion in revenues; headquartered in San Jose, CA. With drones playing an increasingly important role on the battlefield, countermeasures development … Continue reading →

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SOF WEEK 2023: AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UAS

Posted on Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Introduces VTOL Kit for Puma AE UASNew vertical take-off and landing kit expands operational capabilities and streamlines constrained area operations AeroVironment’s Puma VTOL Kit enables rooftop launch and landing (Image: AeroVironment, Inc.) ARLINGTON, Va., May 9, 2023 – AeroVironment, … Continue reading →

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DroneUp and Wonder Robotics Collaborate on Precision Technology to Enhance DroneUp’s Delivery Operation

Posted on Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

DroneUp and Wonder Robotics Collaborate on Precision Technology to Enhance DroneUp’s Delivery Operation Virginia Beach, VA – May 9, 2023 – DroneUp, a leading autonomous drone delivery provider, and Wonder Robotics, an Israeli startup for autonomous solutions for drones and … Continue reading →

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L3Harris Showcases VAMPIRETM and WESCAM MXTM-8 Capabilities at SOF Week

Posted on Tuesday, 9 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

L3Harris Showcases VAMPIRETM and WESCAM MXTM-8 Capabilities at SOF Week VAMPIRE L3Harris’ Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) is a low-cost, vehicle agnostic, rapid weapon deployment solution that gives ground forces the ability to quickly and accurately engage targets. … Continue reading →

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Athena AI and Tomahawk Robotics partnership strengthens with first US DoD export sale

Posted on Monday, 8 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Athena AI and Tomahawk Robotics partnership strengthens with first US DoD export sale Brisbane, Australia, May 8th, 2023 – Athena AI, the Australian AI enabled soldier decision support company, is pleased to announce its first export sale. The sale, led … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar: 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and Advanced Air Mobility Summit

Posted on Monday, 8 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Mark Your Calendar: 2023 FAA Drone Symposium and Advanced Air Mobility Summit WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host the 8th Annual FAA Drone Symposium and the first-ever Advanced Air … Continue reading →

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Protector Training for First RAF Cohort Begins at GA-ASI’s FTTC

Posted on Friday, 5 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

PROTECTOR TRAINING FOR FIRST RAF COHORT BEGINS AT GA-ASI’S FTTC MQ-9B Training at FTTC Will Become Benchmark for Future Training SAN DIEGO – 04 May 2023 – On May 1, 2023, the Royal Air Force (RAF) began training its first … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Awarded $10 Million Contract by NASA/JPL to Co-Design and Develop Two Helicopters for Mars Sample Return Mission

Posted on Wednesday, 3 May, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Awarded $10 Million Contract by NASA/JPL to Co-Design and Develop Two Helicopters for Mars Sample Return Mission The success of Ingenuity Mars helicopter, co-designed and co-developed by AeroVironment and NASA/JPL, lays the foundation for the development of the Sample … Continue reading →

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Drone Safety Day is April 29th!

Posted on Friday, 28 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Drone Pilots: The FAA’s annual Drone Safety Day is only two days away! Drone Safety Day is April 29th! Join us in celebrating through a collection of local and nationwide events curated to highlight the many safety, societal, and economic … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Awarded $64.6 Million Contract by U.S. Army for Switchblade 300 Loitering Missile Systems

Posted on Thursday, 27 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Awarded $64.6 Million Contract by U.S. Army for Switchblade 300 Loitering Missile Systems Contract includes first-time Switchblade system foreign military sales to two allied nations Combat-proven Switchblade, with patented wave-off and recommit capability, provides operators with increased lethality, reach … Continue reading →

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GA-ASI Announces FY23 Congressional Funding of Gray Eagle 25M for Army National Guard Units

Posted on Thursday, 27 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI ANNOUNCES FY23 CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING OF GRAY EAGLE 25M FOR ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNITS SAN DIEGO – 26 April 2023 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces that the Army National Guard (ARNG) has received fiscal year 2023 Congressional … Continue reading →

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MQ-9B SeaGuardian Featured in US Navy Group Sail Exercise

Posted on Wednesday, 26 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN® FEATURED IN US NAVY’S GROUP SAIL EXERCISE SAN DIEGO – 25 April 2023 – The U.S. Navy’s Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian military operating areas, featured one of the world’s most advanced Unmanned … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Friday, 21 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

FLIGHT ADVISORY – GPS Interference Testing – Off-The-Coast, SCNotice Number: NOTC2955 FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING CARRIER STRIKE GROUP FOUR (CSG4) 23-02 26 April Off-The-Coast, SC Centered at 321500N0794500W the CHS164041 The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded … Continue reading →

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VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FL

Posted on Thursday, 20 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FLNotice Number: NOTC2953 VIP Movement Notification – Miami, FL April 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 →

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GA-ASI Flies MQ-20 Avenger Autonomously Using LEO SATCOM Datalink

Posted on Wednesday, 12 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GA-ASI FLIES MQ-20 AVENGER® AUTONOMOUSLY USING LEO SATCOM DATALINK SAN DIEGO – 11 April 2023 – On April 6, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted live, tactical, air combat maneuvers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilots to control a company-owned … Continue reading →

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"VIP Notice – Dalton, GA" – FAASafety.gov

Posted on Thursday, 6 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

VIP Notice – Dalton, GANotice Number: NOTC2928 Notice: Expect VIP movement April 06, 2023 in the vicinity of Dalton, GA. Pilots can expect temporary airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement.  The FAA recommends that all aircraft operators check … Continue reading →

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Drone Safety Day is April 29th!

Posted on Tuesday, 4 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

Drone Pilots: Get involved in the FAA’s annual Drone Safety Day campaign on April 29! Drone Safety Day is an opportunity for us to connect, educate, and engage with drone pilots all over the country! This campaign reaches people through … Continue reading →

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