Heron TP UAV Produced for German MOD Completes First Flight
In preparation for its delivery to the German Armed Forces, the German Heron TP UAV has completed its first flight in the skies of the State of Israel. The UAV was modified according to the needs and requirements of the German Ministry of Defense. It is the result of a joint program led by the UAV ...
GA-ASI and UK MoD Sign Contract for Protector RPAS Production
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the manufacture and delivery of Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS)."This is a major milestone for the MQ-9B system and the Protector Program," said Linden Blue, CEO, ...
Zepher Announces $4M Contract Award with Army Research Laboratory
Carbon Consultants LLC, dba Zepher, has been awarded a sole source HUBZone contract by the Army Research Laboratory to directly support a USASOC effort.The focus will be on researching technologies to improve the endurance and acoustic signature of UAS in austere environments. Zepher’s ...
Draper and the Department of Defense Work Together on Military Drones
Global spending on unmanned aerial vehicles is poised for a major expansion in the coming decade as militaries invest an estimated $98 billion in new capabilities. One factor driving the market are improvements in UAV software that can enable drones of various sizes by various vendors to ...
GA-ASI Holds Second Multi-Domain Operations Demo Using Gray Eagle ER
On January 30th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased an impressive suite of long range sensors on its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) during flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds. The second in a series of demonstrations, GA-ASI ...
GA-ASI Demonstrates Automatic Takeoff and Landing Enhancements
As part of the ongoing U.S. Air Force contract for MQ-9A Reaper modernization, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated three expanded Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) enhancements that provide the MQ-9A with a dramatic increase in operational flexibility. ...
