IAI’s Heron will compete in Canada for Arctic missions
The Israel aerospace industries (IAI) Heron unmanned air system (UAS) will compete in a Canadian tender to supply an advanced system for operation in...
NIST Tests for DARPA Robotics Challenge to be Held in December
On Dec. 20-21, research teams from around the world will be competing in the trials of the DARPA Robotics Challenge—a mock-up of a disaster...
The South Korean government wants drones to scout fish
South Korea’s government unveiled a plan to commercialize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by 2023 to help deep-sea fishing vessels find fish.
The Ministry of Trade,...
UAVs – what are the current capabilities users are after?
IAI is among the presenters at the upcoming Autonomous Unmanned Systems & Robotics Expo on November 25-26 2014
What do operators of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial...
Industries Lobby Hard to Fly Their Drones as FAA Decision Looms
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to soon publish regulations that have been years in the making on drones flying through American airspace for business...
The unmanned aerial sentries of the U.S.-Mexican border
Unmanned air systems (UAS) are very active in controlling the border between the U.S and Mexico
Since 2000, the number of Border Patrol agents on...
The Israeli UAV Industry – The Panther
The third article in the series on the Israeli UAV Industry.
By ARIE EGOZI
Two years after a joint venture between IAI and Hindustan Aeronautics limited (HAL) aimed...
AUS&R 2015 – A World Class Success
The AUS&R 2015 unmanned systems salon, which took place in Rishon Letzion, was a “world class” success, so stated the presenters and many visitors...
Compact Spy: Russian Scientists Create Roach-Size Surveillance Robot
Russian scientists at the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University recently revealed a cockroach-like robot that is capable of spying on foes in hard to...
GPS Is About To Become Much, Much More Accurate
GPS will be turning 40 in a couple years, and in the decades since its inception the technology has transformed our lives. Many users...
Autonomous Systems and Robots for Supply Purposes
Autonomous weapon systems, also known as military robots, have taken deep roots throughout military circles all across the globe. According to Global Research, many...
New Solution for UAV Tracking
NASA has designed an innovative antenna-mounting platform that meets the needs of the unmanned aircraft market by providing a low-cost, low-power mobile auto-tracking antenna....
Chemical and Explosives Detectors – Autonomous Vehicles Compatible Kit
Some of the most dangerous threats encountered by the military, law enforcement, first responders and emergency personnel - like toxic, airborne chemicals - are often...
DARPA Funds Vertical Take-off and Landing UAV
Aurora’s XV-24A LightningStrike Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) XPlane subscale vehicle demonstrator (SVD) aircraft has recently completed its planned flight test program at the...
The Autonomous Car is Here to Stay
The fast growing realm of autonomous cars has extensive advantages for the commercial sector as well as the defense and security fields.
Innovative developments...
A new advanced UAV Will Expand China’s Missile Reach
The Chinese regime’s long-range ballistic missiles could soon become more accurate with the help of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) they are currently developing....
Special Report: Solar HALE Drones Turn into Atmospheric Satellites
Mega-size solar power drones are taking shape at several manufacturers across the USA, where 'atmospheric satellites' are being developed, designed to take small payloads...
More delays for Turkish UAS
Turkey was a potential customer for advanced Israeli unmanned systems (UAS). But then came the rift in the two countries’ relations. Since then the...
AUS&R 2013 Preview: MTC’s Systems
For over 35 years MTC Industries & Research has delivered innovative products to the Defense and Aerospace Industries in Israel and Worldwide. During the...
New U.S. Navy Surveillance UAV
Northrop Grumman and the Navy say they’ve just completed the ninth flight trial of the Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS), an improvement upon its...
iHLS TV – Flying Cars, Robotic Boats and Rising Terror
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
New video covers the first flight test of the Black Knight Transformer, a flying, unmanned truck.
New York hosts...
iHLS TV – Drones, Terror and Cyber Crime
Issues and articles mentioned in this episode:
U.S. company develops new drones for pipe inspection
U.S. Army develops new surveillance balloons
Obama administration asks allies to improve...
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