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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
UAS-DronesThree men risk up to seven years of jail in China for operating an unmanned airplane
Beijing, China - They were conducting a topographical survey near Beijing airport without authorization
Three employees of an aviation technology firm have been charged of endangering public safety for operating an unmanned airplane near Beijing airport. The offence can be punished with jail terms lasting... more
UAS-DronesBritish research warns against dangers from civil and military use of drone airplanes
London, United Kingdom - The study, conducted by a former security agent, calls for new rules for unmanned systems
A research by the University of Birmingham warned the UK authorities against risks for the safety and privacy that could come from the growing use of hobby Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Drones could... more
UAS-DronesAn unmanned airplane to forecast earthquakes?
Milan, Italy - The Milan University “Bicocca” did the first tests in Iceland
The University “Bicocca” of Milan in Italy and the University of Portsmouth in England are working on a project that could allow foreseeing earthquakes through high definition images taken by an Unmanned Aer... more
UAS-DronesUS unmanned airplane crashes in Niger
Niamey, Niger - It was used for the surveillance of the areas haunted by neighbouring countries’ Islamist rebels
An MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crashed on landing at Niamey (Niger’s capital) airport around 3:40 local time. Nobody was injured, but the cause of the incident is still under investigation. T... more
UAS-DronesOSCE says no to German Army’s UAV aircraft in Ukraine
Vienna, Austria - The international organization denies the use of militaries to control cease-fire respect
Last October 10, during the Euro-Asian summit in Milan, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced his country’s army was willing to send two UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Ukraine t... more
UAS-DronesUkraine: Mogherini, Klimkin, Lavrov and Burkhalter working on new OSCE monitoring mission using drone aircraft
Rome, Italy - The operation will need to be approved by the OSCE’s permanent Council
Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini and the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Pavlo Klimkin and Russia, Serghei Lavrov, met last Friday with the Chairperson of the OSCE, Didier Burkhalter, to work on an OSCE... more
UAS-DronesRussia designs a warship equipped with drone helicopters
Moscow, Russia - The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Gorizont is made in Russia under license of the Austrian Schiebel
Gorizont drone will be part of the equipment of a new Russian war corvette still under design. According to unconfirmed reports, the ship’s keel will probably be laid next year in St. Petersburg’s Sev... more
UAS-DronesAirplanes and technology. NASA working on a drone to study hurricane
Portsmouth, USA - Global Hawk will allow more accurate forecasts on the developing of tropical storms
NASA is working on the development of a drone collecting data to understand the processes that drive hurricanes. The unmanned airplane, called Global Hawk, has been in the experimental stages for three... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Russia: Uav producers more efficient thanks to sanctions
Moscow, Russia - Research on drones is part of a plan to get independent from foreign military import
Vladimir Kozhin, president Putin advisor on military-technical cooperation, stated last September that Russia launched an “Import substitution program” to face US and EU sanctions on the defence sector. Tha... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Israel: SpyLite drone used in the last military missions
Tel Aviv, Israel - Unmanned airplanes. Israel: SpyLite drone used in the last military missions
The Israel Army integrated a new unmanned aircraft in its air and land missions. So far, the air force had been using Hermes 450 by Elbit Systems and Heron 1 by Israel Aerospace Industries and the infantry... more
UAS-DronesEU Transports Council: decisions adopted (ports, drone airplanes, roads)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Four main profiles analyzed on EU drones
The themes and decisions adopted during the Transport Council led by Italian Transport and Infrastructures Minister, Maurizio Lupi, focused in particular on European port services, drone aircraft and road... more
UAS-DronesAirbus DS: Atlante aircraft ready to UAV civil certification by EASA, the first ever such type in Europe
Madrid, Spain - It will set the standards of future in terms of civil applications of drones
Airbus Defence and Space has formally submitted its Atlante unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for civil type certification – the first ever such application in Europe. The application was made to the European A... more
UAS-DronesFAA authorizes six video production companies to use drone aircraft
Washington, USA - Uav flights will be restricted to sets and will have to observe strict rules
The FAA-Federal Aviation Administration of the USA granted six aerial photo and video production companies authorization to use Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) for film and television. The six companies... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned aircraft. Watchkeeper drones take service in Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom - The news was revealed by the minister of Defence of the United Kingdom
On September 29 the minister of Defence of the United Kingdom said a new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, commonly known as drone) has been deployed in Afghanistan. It’s the Watchkeeper, developed by Thales U... more
UAS-DronesUnited Kingdom: are drones a threat for privacy?
London, United Kingdom - The great diffusion of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles between opportunities and fears
A recent study by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the agency regulating air traffic in Britain, has recorded a rise in the number of authorised drone operators in the UK by a third in the past year.... more
UAS-DronesAirplanes and technology. UAV: NASA working on traffic management program for the commercial use of drones
Houston, USA - Only recreational flights are currently allowed
Flying unmanned aerial vehicles (Uav, known colloquially as drones) for commercial use is currently prohibited by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the United States authority regulating all aspects... more
UAS-DronesUS restrictions on UAV aircraft: 30 professors send a letter to FAA
Rome , Italy - Signed by names coming from the most prestigious American universities
According to local press, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a letter signed by thirty university American professors, against the restriction imposed by the body concerning the use of... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica-Selex ES' mini and micro UAV aircraft ready for delivery to the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - For its Forza NEC modernisation programme
Finmeccanica-Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernisation programme. With the s... more
UAS-DronesExemptions for commercial use of UAS aircraft in US: FAA promotes a public petition
Washington, Usa - They are so widespread used as to ask for a regulation for those vehicles that cost less than £55
It is clear that a proper regulation for the civil and commercial use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles remote-controlled, UAV or Uas (Unmanned Aerial System) is getting urgent in the US as well as in Europe... more
UAS-DronesRussia to invest in training for UAV aircraft operations
Moscow, Russia - During the upcoming years Moscow will spend 6.7 billion Euros in this sector
Russia is planning to invest on training of its soldiers for the operation of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, remote-controlled aircraft). As explained in a statement of Moscow's Defence Ministry, "The... more
UAS-DronesAirbus DS, Dassault Aviation and Alenia Aermacchi propose joint approach to Europe's next generation drone aircraft
Rome, Italy - Leading European companies deliver plan to France, Germany and Italy
Europe's Industry is ready to develop a next generation advanced European Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aircraft. After their call for the development of a European drone at last year's "Paris Airshow",... more
UAS-DronesPartnership between Northrop Grumman and Yamaha to develop a new UAV helicopter (VIDEO)
San Diego, USA - Aircraft destined to be used in urban environments
Northrop Grumman and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA have agreed to work together to develop and market an innovative small, unmanned autonomous helicopter system. Called the Rotary Bat (R-Bat), the new... more
UAS-DronesEasyJet will use drones to inspect its aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "Checks that would usually take more than a day could be performed in a couple of hours"
EasyJet announced its intention to start with the usage of drones (remote-piloted aircraft) to inspect its fleet of 220 Airbus airplanes. UK's largest company in terms of passengers carried started... more
UAS-DronesMQ-8C UAV helicopter ready for the last testing phase before embarking on a ship
San Diego, USA - The Faraday cages on board of the aircraft need to be verified
In preparation for ship-board flights this spring, the Northrop Grumman-built MQ-8C Fire Scout UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) helicopter will be tested for its ability to operate... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft's ban for flights for commercial purposes: non-profit oassociation sues FAA
Washington, USA - "The order is unlawful, arbitrary and capricious"
Texas-based non-profit association EquuSearch has started a legal action against the US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the recently-introduced ban relative to the use of unmanned aircraft (UAV)... more
UAS-DronesEC calls for tough standards to regulate civil drone aircraft
Brussels, Belgium - To cover safety, security, privacy, data protection, insurance and liability
The European Commission has today proposed to set tough new standards to regulate the operations of civil drones (or "Remotely piloted aircraft sytems" – RPAS). The new standards will cover safety, security, p... more
UAS-DronesFive new MQ-8C Fire Scout UAV helicopters for the US Navy
San Diego, USA - The contract currently includes 19 aircraft
The US Navy asked Northrop Grumman to build five additional MQ-8C UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, remote-piloted aircraft) helicopters. The overall number of examples of the model included in the contract... more
UAS-DronesMQ-4C Triton UAV aircraft: Norhrop Grumman and US Navy conclude initial testing phase
San Diego, USA - 81 hours gathered, at altitudes of up to almost 60,000 feet
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Navy have successfully completed the first major milestone of the Triton unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV, a remote-piloted aircraft) flight test program, clearing... more
UAS-DronesAircraft and drones. The Federal Aviation Administration struggling
Washington, USA - The lack of specific rules is causing several troubles to the agency
Using a drone in the United States for a purpose different from the mere recreation is considered illegal but this has not prevented certain companies from offering innovative services thanks to the use... more
UAS-DronesThe jellyfish-inspired drone flies for the first time (VIDEO)
New York, Usa - Its four wings move in the air like a jellyfish swims in the water
Scientists Leif Ristroph and Stephen Childress of New York University’s Applied Math Lab created a flying drone whose four wings remind of a jellyfish in the water. Despite its small size the robotic c... more
UAS-DronesFAA announces decision about test sites for UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - The zones will be selected by six organizations
In November 2013 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States prepared a roadmap for the integration of UASs (Unmanned Aerial System, a remote-piloted aircraft) in the US airspace, included... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman starts production of NATO's Global Hawk UAV aircraft
Moss Point, USA - 15 countries are involved in the purchase
Northrop Grumman started the production of the five UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk aircraft, enhanced to meet NATO operational... more
UAS-DronesChina's first combat stealth aircraft performs maiden flight (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The Lijian is designed by Hongdu Aviation Industry Group and Shenyang Aviation Corporation
The Chinese media reported that the Lijian ("Sharp sword"), the first UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) stealth combat plane developed in the Asian country, successfully performed... more
UAS-DronesFAA sets the plan for the integration of UAS aircraft into US airspace
Washington, USA - "It will help stakeholders understand the operational goals and safety issues", the Transport Secretary claims
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States prepared a preliminary plan for the integration of UASs (Unmanned Aerial System, a remote-piloted aircraft) in the US airspace by 2015. "We... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft of the Israeli Air Force crashed in the Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv, Israel - The mini-plane was reportedly seized by Hamas members
The Israeli Air Force officially confirmed that a drone aircraft crashed on Sunday 3 November 2013 in the Gaza Strip. Hamas claims it shot down the unmanned airplane and seized it, but the Israel Defence... more
UAS-DronesUS Air Force completes first flight of an unmanned F-16 aircraft (VIDEO)
Panama City, USA - The models will be used during training
The United States Air Force (USAF) completed the first flight of the QF-16, the aircraft derivated from the renowned F-16 fighter, modified as an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to be utilized as a Full Scale... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman tests aerial refueling for UAV aircraft
Niagara Falls, USA - A Calspan Learjet and a KC-707 were utilized
The US Navy is continuing to demonstrate multiple technologies that promise to significantly increase the endurance and range of carrier-based unmanned aircraft. As part of the Unmanned Combat Air System... more
UAS-DronesPartnership Berkut Aero-Adcom System to create the first Russian drone attack helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The projects involve the retrofitting of the Berkut VL
Berkut Aero and Adcom Systems are planning to create a partnership for the design and the development of the first Russian UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) attack helicopter. The... more
UAS-DronesUS Navy awards four contracts for new unmanned aircraft
Washington, USA - The companies involved are Boeing, Ga-Asi, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
The Navy announced that four Preliminary Design Review (PDR) contracts were awarded for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle segment. The four 15 million... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics performs first flight of the upgraded version of the Gray Eagle UAV aircraft
San Diego, USA - Endurance and payload among the improved aspects compared with the previous model
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI successfully performed the first flight of the US Army’s Improved Gray Eagle (IGE), a next-generation derivative of the combat-proven Block 1 Gray Eagle U... more
UAS-DronesSaab signs contract for Skeldar UAS for maritime operations
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry signed a contract to deploy it
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract to deploy the Skeldar Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for maritime operations. Skeldar UAS will be operationally deployed with the customer before the... more
UAS-DronesHistoric first arrested landing of a UAV on an aircraft carrier (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The X-47B on the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS, a remote-piloted aircraft) demonstrator completed its first carrier-based arrested landing on board USS George H.W. Bush off the coast of Virginia on Thursday... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics wants to develop variant of Predator B UAV aircraft which meets NATO standards
San Diego, USA - Collaboration expanded with Ruag Aerospace
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI) announced that it is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to develop a variant of its Predator B UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more