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UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Russia: the "Ptero-G0" will be exported abroad (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Interest in Asia for the UAV produced by the Russian Afm-Servers
The UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle remote-controlled unmanned aircraft) "Ptero-G0" produced by the Russian Afm-Servers will be exported abroad, used also at home by the security agencies: to announce this... more
UAS-DronesLibya: drone aircraft against the human traffickers, availability by the EU (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Libyans Slavers treated as the Somali pirates in the "Atalanta" mission in 2008
Among the possible solutions being considered at this time to fight the traffickers and new tragedies like the one happened in the night between Saturday and Sunday in the Libyan waters, Italy with the... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: UCAV "Neuron" arrives in Italy (VIDEO)
Sardinia, Italy - The second phase of the testing for the Europen UAV will be in the skies of Sardinia
Arrives in the skies of the Sardinian base of Decimomannu the first UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) "All" European. "nEUROn" is the product of the technological efforts of Italy, France, Sweden,... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: to protect the "Expo", UAVs and even the "Big Brother"
Milan, Italy - Cost of the Budget Plan: EUR 7 million and 200 thousand
1300 policemen, 700 between police and financiers and 600 soldiers mobilized 24 hours a day until the end of October. In addition to the "Old" law enforcement, also a new digital "Big Brother" with 2500... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: Amazon tests its UAV in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia - The decision would be the consequence of FAA bureaucratic slowness
A report from the British "The Guardian" shows how the e-commerce giant Amazon is testing its UAV (Unammned aerial vehicles) in Canada, specifically in the British Columbia. The decision to (momentarily)... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: South Africa UAVs in defense of the rhinos
Pretoria, South Africa - The new technologies tested by the national parks authorities
To protect the rhinos from the increasingly frequent poaching incidents in the national park "Kruger", the concerned South African authorities (SANParks) have announced the use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: American UAV shot down in the north-west of Syria
Washington , USA - The crashed model is a MQ-1 "Predator"
A Syrian press agency announced that an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the US Army was shot down on March 17, 2015. The news was confirmed late in the evening of the last night from a US Air Force... more
UAS-DronesArgentina will use the drone-aircraft for patrolling and defense operations
Buenos Aires , Argentina - The new contract is connected to the "Sara" project
For its defense and for patrol missions along the coast even Argentina will focus on UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The announcement of the construction of drones for these tasks has been given by the... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: Russia has two new UAVs (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - "Takhion" and "Chirok" their ID
The first one of the new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) models was entrusted to the Russian army that will use it for aerial reconnaissance tasks. The "Takhion" has an operating range of 40 km, and is... more
UAS-DronesEASA presents new regulatory approach for Remotely Piloted Aircraft, RPAS ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Called "Concept of Operations"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) presented its new regulatory approach for safely operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). This marks a significant change in the way aviation safety... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: Ukraine receives UAVs aid from USA and United Kingdom
Kiev , Ukraine - America will also send 200 Humvee
Within a few weeks the US will send aid to Ukraine in the form of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). This was revealed by an (anonymous) source inside the Pentagon during an interview with "Reuters". In... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: soon the United Arab Emirates will approve UAVs regulations
Abu Dhabi , UAE - To speed up the process, an incident from last January at the Dubai airport
As a result of what happened two months ago at the Dubai International Airport, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities are accelerating the legislative path of the rules for the use of UAVs (Unmmaned... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: spotted an unidentified UAV near the French base of Seine-Port
Paris, France - Continues the security alarm in the France still reeling from the "Charlie Hebdo" assault
On the last Sunday night (8 March 2015) an UAV (Unmaned Aerial Vehicle) of unknown origin was spotted near the French base of Seine-Port. This is a particularly sensitive area because right here the navy... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Latvia: conference for the implementation of an European legislation on UAV
Riga, Latvia - The meeting and the flight demonstrations will be held in Riga, from 5 to 6 March 2015
"Common rules are needed: the drone aircraft are not a threat but a new technology that has to be managed in a responsible way", to affirm this, is the EU commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc: she... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: GA-ASI and Sener offer to the Spanish government the "Predator B"
Madrid , Spain - This will be the first system to operate in Spain
New partnership in the world of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vvehicles): General Atomic Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will work with the engineering company Sener, to build the "Predator B" in the Spanish territory.... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: from the summer of 2015 the Swedish police will use actively UAVs in its operations
Stockholm, Sweden - The drone will carry out monitoring and reconnaissance missions
US law enforcements aren't the only ones to want to use the UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in their operations (for more details, check also AVIONEWS). In Europe as well, the Swedish police is testing... more
UAS-DronesAircraft-drone: India wants to buy 50 new UAV for its fleet
New Delhi, India - Among the companies involved there is the American Boeing
In May 2014, the New Delhi government has allocated USD 20 billion in military spending; this amount is part of a much larger budget, approximately 150 billion to be used until 2027, to import (or produce... more
UAS-Drones"IDEX" 2015. Drone aircraft: "Adasi S-100 Al Sabr", "Denel Seeker II" and "Integrator"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The third day of the Abu Dhabi event has been entirely dedicated to UAVs
From February 22 to 26 is being held the biennial exhibition show "Idex" ("International Defense Exhibition"), the most important of the Middle-East in the defense sector. The third day of the Abu Dhabi... more
UAS-DronesAircraft drone: the new rules on UAV open the doors of the Middle-East to American companies
Abu Dhabi, UAE - After the Indian market, the Arab countries are among the most interested in new technologies for the military use
The new guidelines for the export of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) announced by the US last week, have benefited (a lot) the manufacturers of drones for military use. For many years, these companies... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: the United States will train the Australian military force to use the UAVs
Canberra , Australia - The collaboration between the two Countries takes place after the new rules for the export of American drones
The Australian government has announced that will train in the United States to the use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) members of its own air force. "It would be remiss of Australia not to continue... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: the US Department of State issued new rules for the export of UAVs
Bengaluru, India - The target is the foreign market, in particular the Indian one
In the latest days, the US State Department has issued new rules for the sale abroad of the military-type UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), on behalf of the American companies. The new guidelines should facilitate... more
UAS-DronesUSA: FAA presents its proposal for drone aircraft-regulation
Washington, USA - The draft comes almost simultaneously with Barack Obama's Memorandum focused on the subject
Sunday, 15 February FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has finally submitted a regulation draft on the increasingly topical issue of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems, an acronym that refers to the unmanned... more
UAS-DronesFrance: MP-200, a "Net" against aircraft drones (VIDEO)
Paris, France - A new UAV to counter unwanted presences within sensitive areas
The Interceptor MP-200 is the new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), produced by a French company; what distinguishes this model from all others is the presence of a net to capture the intruders. The first... more
UAS-DronesIn 2015 the Ministry for Emergencies of Belarus will have its first aircraft drone
Minsk, Belarus - To declare it, was Yuri Yatsyna head of research and development at the National Academy of Sciences
This year the Belarusian Ministry for Emergencies will have its first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); to declare it, during a press conference held yesterday February 10, was the head of the R&D center... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: even the police wants to use them
Lansing, USA - The reconstruction of the accidents would be easier from above
The use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in police could become a reality next month, at least in the State of Michigan. The officers of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) will go to Lansing for... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned helicopters. OSCE sends a drone to investigate on bus shelling in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft collected imagery and video data of the shell impact crater
The SMM, OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission whose mission is to facilitate dialogue among all parties to the crisis in Ukraine sent a drone (probably a reconnaissance unmanned helicopter) to collect data o... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned helicopters. Lockheed Martin bets on civil small drones market
Arlington, USA - The American company illustrated possible commercial uses of some of its models
Lockheed Martin, first defence company in the world for sales (for details see AVIONEWS) intends to place its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) also on the civil market. “On the commercial side, absolutely, t... more
UAS-DronesAirplanes and defence. Russia: drones and new antiaircraft systems in the Arctic in 2015
Moscow, Russia - The plan to improve military power covers all the Arctic regions from east to west
Moscow carries on the realization of the Arctic strategic command, which is operative since the beginning of December. President Vladimir Putin wished for a strengthening of military power in the region... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned aircraft. Drones under the Christmas tree: the FAA launches a public awareness campaign (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The Federal Aviation Administration is worried about the increase of novice operators
As drones’ popularity and affordability increases in the United States, more Americans are likely to find a small unmanned airplane or helicopter under the Christmas tree this year. The Federal Aviation A... more
UAS-DronesDamascus media: Israeli unmanned airplane crashes in the south of Syria (VIDEO)
Damascus, Syria - But Israel Defense Forces did not confirm the event
An Israeli Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) would have crashed in the province of Quneitra, in the south of Syria near the Golan Heights. The area has seen heavy fighting between forces loyal to President... more
UAS-DronesAmerican laser weapon shot down unmanned aircraft (VIDEO)
Arlington, USA - Sottotitolo Arlington Usa Controllo ortografico Change language Il sistema Laws è stato sperimentato con successo su una nave operativa nel Golfo Persico
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), the government office that coordinates, executes, and promotes research programs of the US Navy, announced that the laser system LaWS (Laser Weapon System) has been... more
UAS-DronesThe United States will launch drones from “Aircraft carriers in the sky”
Washington, USA - Several companies have submitted their proposals to the government agency for the development of military technologies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) -an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technologies for use by the military- is seeking ideas... more
UAS-DronesMoscow forms drone base in the Arctic
Moscow, Russia - It will be equipped with Orlan-10 UAVs
Russia completed the formation of a military unit for the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) at the Ugolny base in the Čukotka region, in the north-eastern extremity oif the country. The news... more
UAS-DronesFirst squadron entirely made of drones for the UK Royal Navy
London, United Kingdom - The naval air unit, made by Boeing ScanEagle drones, has its base Cornwall
The Royal Navy established the 700X Naval Air Squadron, the first made of unmanned aircrafts for this military force. It is composed by Boeing Insitu ScanEagle drones and is based in the Culdrose airfield... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. USA Senator urges FAA to release rules for the use of drones
Washington, USA - Recent detections close to airliners raised concerns about the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Recent episodes concerning drones flying too close to commercial airplanes close to New York “JFK” International Airport caused strong concerns by American authorities. On Sunday 23 the USA Senator Cha... more
UAS-DronesAmerican drone airplane kills six Al Qaeda militants in Pakistan
Peshawar, Pakistan - The mission was done on Thursday night in a region on the Afghan border
Six suspected Al Qaeda militants have been killed on Thursday night in Pakistan in a US drone airplane strike over Mada Khel village in Waziristan, a region in the northwest of the country, close to the... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. FAA to investigate on drone sightings close to “JFK” airport
New York, USA - Three pilots reported drones flying close to their aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will investigate on reports by three commercial airplane pilots that in the last days spotted drones approaching them close to New York-“JFK” international air... more
UAS-DronesUnited States: Federal Aviation Admnistration rules apply to drones too
Washington, USA - The National Transportation Safety Board thus solved a controversy for a 10,000 dollar fine inflicted by FAA in 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), independent U.S. government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation, sent its first case regarding a controversy... more
UAS-DronesFirst combined helicopter-drone naval mission
San Diego, USA - The US Navy Fort Worth warship set out to Singapore with a traditional manned and an unmanned helicopter
For the first time in history a military vessel sets out for a mission where a traditional and an unmanned helicopter will work together. The US Navy Fort Worth warship left San Diego Bay yesterday to... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. France: military radars on the hunt for drones flying over nuclear power plants
Paris, France - The army is deploying systems that can detect small flying objects at low altitude
France is deploying military radars to detect the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that have been flying over the country’s nuclear power plants for almost a month and a half (for details see AVIONEWS). T... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Russia: drones will be sent to conquer the Arctic too
Moscow, Russia - Moscow puts another tile in its northern military expansion plan
Expanding military and economic influence to the north is a key strategic task for Russia. The Defence Ministry have been carrying out the project for the creation of an Arctic command for months and next... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Amazon to test “Courier-drones” in the United Kingdom
Cambridge, United Kingdom - The American company is seeking employees for a drone research centre in Cambridge
Amazon, American on-line trader, might be planning new tests for UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) delivery service in Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. The news originated from a few ads published on the... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. First drone strike for RAF in Iraq
Baiji, Iraq - An MQ-9 Reaper of the United Kingdom Air Force hit Isis militants in the north of the country
United Kingdom strikes against Isis in Iraq started on September 30, but these days’ news is that for the first time the RAF (Royal Air Force) used a drone in an attack mission. The Ministry of Defence s... more
UAS-DronesTehran announces maiden flight for Iranian version of USA unmanned airplane
Tehran, Iran - The drone would be a copy of RQ-170 Sentinel, using Stealth technology. Tehran said it had captured one in December 2011
Iran carried out the first test flight of an unmanned airplane based on an aircraft captured from the US Air Force. The statement was voiced by General Amir Ali Hajizadeh of the Revolutionary Guard airspace... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. More drones over French nuclear plants
Paris, France - After the cases recorded in October other flights were detected during the week-end and on Monday
Other Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have been seen flying over French nuclear plants. Yesterday, November 3 at 7:00 pm local time, a drone was detected over the decommissioning facility of Creys-Malville,... more
UAS-DronesUkraine: anti-aircraft rounds against Osce unmanned helicopter
Vienna, Austria - The drone had detected military vehicles in the Donetsk region
Anti-aircraft rounds were shot against an Osce Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on November 2 in Ukraine. The same Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe gave the news from its headquarters... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. China develops an anti-drone laser
Beijing, China - The device can shoot down a light UAV flying at 180 km/h at a 2 km distance
China developed a laser that can shoot down a light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flying at 180 km/h in a 2 km range, five seconds after detecting it. “Xinhua”, the official press agency of the People’s Repub... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Drone-alert in Manchester for Sunday 2 derby
Manchester, United Kingdom - The police wants to prevent new flights during a match
Unmanned airplanes have appeared over football fields twice in the last fifteen days. For this reason, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is on red alert for possible drones flying during November 2 derby... more
UAS-DronesUnited Kingdom: geofencing and a control network to manage the safety of unmanned airplanes
London, United Kingdom - Proposals were made by experts during a hearing at the House of Lords
As reported by AVIONEWS, the British House of Lords received yesterday some UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) experts in a hearing to verify the current laws appropriateness compared with the progresses and... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Hearing on drones this morning at the House of Lords
London, United Kingdom - Airline pilots ask for more severe rules to protect flight safety and privacy
Civil aviation experts will be received today, October 27, by a House of Lords committee investigating the civilian use of unmanned airplanes (see also AVIONEWS). The number of permits issued by the Civil... more