Unmanned Systems
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ArmyArmy Starts Integrating Autonomy Software On RCV Prototypes, Details Testing Schedule
The Army has started integrating its autonomy software on its prototype light and medium Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCV), with both platforms set to undergo testing in the coming months ahead […]
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Unmanned SystemsFinal Drone Rules Start In April, FAA Announces
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the final effective date of April 21, 2021, for drone remote identification (Remote ID), operations over people, moving vehicles, and night flight rules […]
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Homeland SecurityTech Developments
FAA Selects Five Airports for Counter-Drone Testing The Federal Aviation Administration has selected five airports to test unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and mitigation systems that will create future standards […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Procuring Aerovironment Blackwings For Sub-launched UAV Program
Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a sole source request for proposals for a two-year contract to Aerovironment, Inc. to procure up to 120 Blackwing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for […]
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Air ForceVolansi and Roper Pledge to Use Roper’s Ideas on Commercial/Military Integration, Not His Access
While the U.S. Air Force awarded Concord, Calif.-based drone maker, Volansi a contract last December to participate in the service’s prototype effort for the Skyborg low-cost attritable demonstrator–a project worth […]
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Unmanned SystemsFormer Air Force Acquisition Secretary Roper Joins Volansi
Will Roper, the former assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics, is joining drone maker Volansi’s board of directors, the company said on March 3. Roper […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Evaluating Detect And Avoid Technologies To Enable Longer-Range UAS Missions
The Coast Guard is evaluating technologies that would allow unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to operate beyond an operator’s line of sight to clear airspace, enabling the systems to operate at […]
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Unmanned SystemsAir Force Looks to Hybrid Electric Solution for eVTOL and UAS Energy Concerns
The Air Force is investing in LiquidPiston’s X-Engine technology to create a hybrid-electric propulsion system to power emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and orbs, the company said on […]
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Unmanned Systems5 Airports Selected by FAA for C-UAS Tests
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected five airports to test unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and mitigation systems that will create future standards for countering UAS (C-UAS) use at […]
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Navy/USMCDARPA Selects L3Harris To Design NOMARS Concept
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected L3Harris Technologies [LHX] for Phase 1 of the No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program to design an unmanned ship concept, the company […]
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