UAV

The U.S military may soon be deploying air-mobile hotspots so that troops operating in remote locations can communicate with support units. The Defense Advance Research...

Advanced Tactics announced that it has received government approval for and has released the Black Knight Transformer first driving and flying test video. The...

Israel's new line of upgraded, stabilized optronic payloads incorporate high definition EO and IR sensors. The new MOSP3000-HD and POP300D-HD payloads use a 1280 x 1024 detector...

News items mentioned in this episode: IAI's new Airbus Military C-295 aircraft Rafael's new DLV-53 data link for drones Elbit's Sea King flight simulator IAI develops unmanned version...

The Pan-Pacific Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Range Complex at the University of Alaska Fairbanks was established last year to help the Federal Aviation Administration...

Articles and issues discussed in this episode: Israeli researchers develop a virtual periscope that can operate underwater U.S. develops system that allows drones to cooperate in...

In cooperation with the U.S. Army, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. successfully flew an unmanned Black Hawk helicopter recently in an effort to provide autonomous cargo...

U.S. military researchers are launching a program to enable surveillance and attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work together on missions involving electronic jamming,...

Articles and issues covered in this episode: Australian authorities warn commercial drone operators New technology allows remote wiping of mobile devices Giant lobster robot saves lives and conducts...

The U.S. Army ordered new, small VTOL tactical drones to conduct battlefield intelligence-gathering missions. The U.S. Army has contracted Datron, a manufacturer of unmanned platforms,...

Articles and issues discussed in this episode: Russians hack U.S. drone over Crimea New study: U.S. borders with Mexico damage local wildlife New underwater sonar for drilling...

Drones have been expanding into the civilian world for a while now, and many private operators enjoy piloting them – but there are dangers....

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) joined 31 other organizations in urging the Federal Aviation...

One marine could control an autonomous, unmanned supply helicopter with an app on his tablet * A new U.S. Navy project. One marine holding a...

Advanced Tactics Inc. announced that it has successfully completed the first flight test of the Black Knight Transformer, a modular and roadable vertical takeoff...

A recent report of a U.S. surveillance drone flying over the Crimea region of Ukraine being hacked by Russian forces, is just one of...

Issues and articles discussed in this episode: HeartBleed - Major, global cyber-security breach discovered Britain's new Porton Man robot tests protective gear mean for soldiers Global Hawk...

A Swiss company is marketing a new UAS that was devolved specifically for agricultural use. Sensefly has developed the E-BEE AG so that it can...

Turkish national engine specialist Tusas Turkish Engine Industries (TEI), will build a new engine for the country's indigenous UAV. TEI has created a task force...

Efforts to fix the problematic sense and avoid system on the Triton UAS continue. The U.S. Navy continues to assess its options to replace...

Missions in remote, forward operating locations often suffer from a lack of connectivity to tactical operation centers and access to valuable intelligence, surveillance, and...

Issues and articles discussion in this episode: Israeli manufacturers report a growing demand for electro optical payloads for aerostats U.S. Government evaluates aerostat systems for use...