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Planck Aerosystems awarded contract to help small UAS operate in challenging environments

March 13, 2020
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The United States Air Force Research Lab has awarded Planck Aerosystems Inc. (Planck Aero) a contract to develop guidance, navigation, and control solutions for small UAS operating in challenging environments.

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Mathematicians equip drone with speaker and microphones to make it echolocate like bats

March 11, 2020
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Mathematicians have discovered that a drone equipped with microphones and a speaker—with the help of algebra and geometry—can echolocate similarly to how bats use echolocation to orient themselves with their surroundings.

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Schiebel completes acceptance tests of new heavy fuel S2 engine for Camcopter S-100 UAS for Royal Australian Navy

March 9, 2020
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Schiebel has successfully completed the acceptance tests of its new Schiebel-designed heavy fuel S2 engine for its Camcopter S-100 UAS for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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GA-ASI, L3Harris Technologies successfully equip MQ-9 RPAS with EO/IR system

March 5, 2020
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) and L3Harris Technologies have successfully completed equipping a GA-ASI MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) with the WESCAM MX-20 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system, resulting in an advanced targeting platform.

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UAVOS, KACST developing Flight Control System for multi-mission, multi-domain UAS

March 4, 2020
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UAVOS and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Saudi Arabia are collaborating on the scientific research and development of the Flight Control System (FCS), which is designed to fit and leverage multi-mission, multi-domain UAS platforms.

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Union Robotics offering factory training certification program for UAS pilots

March 4, 2020
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Robotics company Union Robotics is now offering a factory training certification program called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) to accompany its UAS. According to Union Robotics, the new program is the “most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.”

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AUVSI Supports FAA’s Plans to Review UAS Type Certification

March 4, 2020
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For Immediate Release: March 4, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI Supports FAA’s Plans to Review UAS Type Certification A clear vision on the future certification process is needed to remove uncertainty in the industry ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) says it supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... Continue reading

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Union Robotics Offers New UAV Factory Training Program

March 4, 2020
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Robotics company Union Robotics is now offering a factory training certification program called R.A.F.T (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) to accompany its UAS. According to Union Robotics, the new program is the “most comprehensive training and certification instruction offered by a manufacturer in the industry.” Through the program, industrial drone pilots will be prepared on how... Continue reading

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AUVSI releases response to FAA’s proposed remote ID rule

March 2, 2020
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AUVSI has published a 27-page set of comments on the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for remote identification, which would require drones to be able to report their positions, allowing police or other officials to determine who is flying a particular unmanned aircraft.

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AUVSI Encourages FAA to Incentivize Voluntary Compliance with Remote ID Standards for Drones Before Full Implementation

March 2, 2020
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For Immediate Release: March 2, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786 AUVSI Encourages FAA to Incentivize Voluntary Compliance with Remote ID Standards for Drones Before Full Implementation Early, voluntary compliance will help pave the way for expanded and more complex operations ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has submitted its... Continue reading

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