ZALA AERO launches new VTOL UAV ZALA 421-21

14 June 2010
ZALA AERO launches new VTOL UAV ZALA 421-21

On Tuesday 8st June, 2010 ZALA AERO officially launched its new VTOL ZALA 421-21 with its unique six rotor design. The unmanned complex based on the helicopter UAV ZALA 421-21 is designed for remote landing and monitoring at altitude 10-1000m at a distance of 5km from the ground control station with maximum endurance of...
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sUAS move into the spotlight at Washington symposium

14 June 2010
sUAS move into the spotlight at Washington symposium

Military and civilian experts will come together next week for what looks to be an interesting symposium at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory., Kossiakoff Center. The first day is open to all but security clearances are required for day two and three. For more information:- http://www.precisionstrike.org/SmallUAS.htm Bookmark It Hide Sites $$('div.d375').each( function(e) {...
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Aeryon Scout Aids Central American Drug Bust

10 June 2010
Aeryon Scout Aids Central American Drug Bust

Waterloo, ON – The Aeryon Scout, a small man-packable flying robotic system, manufactured by Aeryon Labs of Waterloo, Ontario, gave law enforcement officers the break they needed in a recent drug bust in Central America. The Aeryon Scout — a small, lightweight mini-helicopter that is remote-controlled from the ground by computer — was able...
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UAV Challenge Outback Rescue 2010 off to a flying start

9 June 2010

The 2010 UAV Challenge is shaping up to be the most exciting Challenge yet, with a record 41 teams successfully completing the first deliverable in the Search & Rescue Challenge. Teams from ten different countries across five continents will compete to rescue Outback Joe and collect A$50,000 in prize money: Australia Brazil Canada Estonia...
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UK CAA approves segregated airspace for UAS

3 June 2010

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved a request from the Ministry of Defence to establish additional segregated airspace for the use of Unmanned Aircraft operating from the Wiltshire aerodromes of Upavon and Boscombe Down. The new segregated airspace, designated as Danger Areas by the CAA, will be connected to the existing Salisbury...
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ASTM and you…

30 May 2010

ASTM International Committee on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Cooperating with FAA on Small UAS Standards Development ASTM International Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) was recently requested by the Federal Aviation Administration to assist with the development of industry consensus standards to support the integration of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) into the U.S....
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