Implementing Mode 5 IFF Transponders Into Unmanned Aircraft …
Today’s units weigh in at under a pound. A typical “mini” manned aircraft Mode 5 IFF transponder is still much larger and heavier than a purpose-built UAS transponder. 2. Power Output. For UAS, there is an appendix to AIMS 17-1000 that allows for reduced output power from transponders on unmanned vehicles.
London Hospitals Go High-Tech: Drones to Speed Up Blood …
By Margaret Stewart Nagle The United Kingdom’s National Health Service, or NHS, is planning to begin transporting blood samples by drone between two central London hospitals, powered by Wing and Apian. Our goal is simple: improve patient care by speeding up hospital and laboratory logistics thanks to fast, efficient, and safe medical drone delivery flights.…
Avy completes successful test flight with first Dutch solar fixed …
The first Dutch solar drone manufactured by Avy, performed a successful test flight at the end of this summer. The drone is equipped with custom solar foil developed by Wattlab to reflect and absorb more sunlight. The solar-powered prototype is designed to be used for urgent medical transport, support emergency services and nature conservation ...
PDW’s C100 Secures U.S. Army’s sUAS DR Tranche 1 Selection
PDW’s flagship C100 has been selected for Tranche 1 of the U.S. Army Directed Requirement for Company-Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS). The award is valued at $14.417 million USD. This selection underscores PDW’s leadership in advanced drone technology and its commitment to supporting the U.S. military. For defense end-users, military procurement specialists and drone industry ...
NSYSU signed an agreement with Australian Azimuth Avionics Pty …
A research team from the Department of Photonics (DoP), National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), developed a “Silicon photonics integrated circuit and fiber optic gyroscope apparatus” for inertial navigation. This technology greatly reduces the size and cost of a photonic gyroscope to 10% while maintaining its tactical-grade performance, which is …
Anduril Introduces Ghost 4 - sUAS News
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Ghost 4, the most intelligent VTOL sUAS.Designed and manufactured in the United States to meet the unique needs of our military users, Ghost is Anduril’s newest product in our suite of defense technology solutions. Ghost provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, creating a common operating picture…
AVSS announces the PRS-M350: An ASTM F3322 compliant
(New Brunswick, Canada) – AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS) has announced that the company has completed the integration and compliance validation of the PRS-M350 for the DJI M350 RTK. The PRS-M350 integration is now complete with the recent DJI M350 firmware update. The PRS-M350 is intended to enable complex flight operations for commercial…
Event 38 releases E455 eVTOL Drone – sUAS News
Event 38 Unmanned Systems, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its latest aircraft model, the E455. Building on the success of previous models, the E455 establishes itself as a premier fixed-wing, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone. At 55lbs, the E455 offers a 2-hour flight endurance on battery power alone. The E455 is…
Inside LAANC and UAS Facility Maps – sUAS News
LAANC is used to apply for and receive near-instant authorization to operate sUAS in controlled airspace in the United States. The idea behind LAANC is that even in busy controlled airspace, UAS can generally operate at or below certain altitudes without increasing the risk to other aircraft operating at the same air traffic facility or airport.
SoftBank Corp. Successfully Tests Coverage Area ... - sUAS News
SoftBank Corp. (President & CEO: Junichi Miyakawa, “SoftBank”) today announced that in September 2023 it successfully conducted a field trial using its cylindrical antenna *1 for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric-based wireless communication systems at Hokkaido Spaceport, Taiki Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The trial successfully verified coverage area optimization technology ...