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Aloft Offers Native LAANC Integrations for Enhanced Drone Operations
7Jun By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Aloft Offers Native LAANC Integrations for Enhanced Drone Operations

Aloft Technologies just announced a new set of developer tools that allow third parties to interface seamlessly with the Aloft platform for LAANC integrations, custom map layers, and more. (Photos: Aloft) This week, Aloft Technologies unveiled a suite of developer tools designed to streamline interactions with their platform. This expands the possibilities for third-party integration, allowing developers to seamlessly incorporate Aloft’s LAANC, airspace, and fleet management capabilities into their own software. With a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and efficiency, Aloft’s new offerings are poised to revolutionize the drone industry’s development and integration into the national airspace system (NAS). Aloft has added native LAANC integrations to its growing array of airspace and f...
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Honeywell Unveils VersaWave with 5G for UAS
5Jun By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Honeywell Unveils VersaWave with 5G for UAS

Honeywell’s new small satcom system, VersaWave with 5G, was designed specifically for the advanced air mobility market and for uncrewed aerial systems, or UAS. (Photo: Honeywell) Honeywell Aerospace recently unveiled its latest small satcom system, called VersaWave with 5G, designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). This innovative system combines satellite communication (satcom), cellular connectivity (including 5G, 4G, and 3G), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilities in an incredibly small and lightweight package. By integrating these various connectivity options, VersaWave enables beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) communication, making it an ideal solution for UAS. Honeywell released details of an earlier version of its small satcom sys...
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Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Acquires Former Sikorsky Heliplex Facility for Advanced R&D Center
31May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Acquires Former Sikorsky Heliplex Facility for Advanced R&D Center

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to transform the plant into an advanced VTOL R&D facility. (Photos: Piasecki Aircraft Corporation) Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) has purchased the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Pennsylvania. PiAC intends to convert the facility into an advanced research and development center for next-generation VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, UAS (uncrewed aerial systems), and other technologies. The company’s PA-890 helicopter, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell rotorcraft with zero emissions, will be constructed at the facility and undergo testing there. Set to open in the fall, the facility features state-of-the-art amenities for engine...
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Echodyne Joins OneSky Future of Flight Program
19May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Echodyne Joins OneSky Future of Flight Program

Echodyne is the newest member of the OneSky Future of Flight Program. (Photo: OneSky/Echodyne) OneSky recently announced Echodyne as a new member of the OneSky Future of Flight Program. This is a coalition of stakeholders in the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry working towards scalable AAM operations. Echodyne’s MESA radar technology plays a crucial role in providing high-precision airspace data for the AAM industry, addressing the challenge of format and affordability. By miniaturizing large defense radar performance into a compact, commercially-priced format, Echodyne offers exceptional situational awareness to manufacturers and operators of small uncrewed vehicles as well as to UTM providers and ground stations.  The partnership aims to enhance operational safety and enable beyond ...
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Airbus VSR700 Testing Performed At Sea
17May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Airbus VSR700 Testing Performed At Sea

Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) collaborated to test the VSR700 in an operational configuration from a ship at sea for the first time. (Photo: Airbus) Recently, the VSR 700, Airbus’ unmanned aerial system (UAS), completed more testing at sea in the west of France as a part of Airbus’ collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). Performing several autonomous take-offs and landings, the tests performed will help ensure the system is ready for certification and integration to navy fleets across the world. In late 2020, Airbus completed a test for its VSR700 program using its automatic flight control system (AFCS), landing the aircraft on a moving platform without assistance from a pilot. The VSR 700 is Airbus’ answer to the modern conf...
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North Dakota: The Silicon Valley of Drone Innovation
8May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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North Dakota: The Silicon Valley of Drone Innovation

North Dakota is ideal for the development of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) or drones because of the state’s low population and its heavy focus on agriculture and energy. (Photo: North Dakota Department of Commerce) In a conversation with Avionics International, Josh Teigen, the Department of Commerce Commissioner for North Dakota, and Frank Matus, Director of Digital Aviation Solutions for Thales Group, talked about how the state is enabling innovations in drone technology. North Dakota’s plans to become the epicenter in the U.S. for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) began about 10 years ago, according to Teigen. Two key advantages of the state are its low population and its heavy focus on agriculture and energy—spaces where drones can bring significant value.  Over the past decade, North ...
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The Latest Advancements in UAS
4May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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The Latest Advancements in UAS

In recent years, the world has seen a rapid rise of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). While it started as a small sector of the aviation industry, its popularity and relevance across a variety of disciplines has fueled its growth to a mainstream concept. In recent months, UAS has appeared in countless headlines, illustrating the versatility that this technology offers for different industries across the world. The progress UAS has made would not be possible without some degree of acceptance from regulatory bodies. Governments across the world have adjusted legislation and granted approval for a variety of drone-based projects designed to improve efficiency and convenience for various stakeholders. For example, Reno-based operator Skydrop recently received Part 102 approval from New Zealand’...
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Teledyne FLIR Expands Resolution Options for Thermal Camera
1May By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Teledyne FLIR Expands Resolution Options for Thermal Camera

Teledyne FLIR added new Boson+ thermal resolution options, radiometry, and MIPI interface. (Photos: Teledyne FLIR) In early April, Teledyne FLIR announced an expansion of the Boson+ thermal camera module product line with 24 compact models featuring 320 x 256 resolution. Boson+ is a longwave infrared (LWIR) camera line that can be integrated into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and used for a wide range of applications. Last month’s updates included MIPI and CMOS interfaces available on any resolution, in addition to the ability to detect temperature of each pixel. Last week, Teledyne shared news of growth within its Thermal by FLIR program. The Teal 2 drone and BRINC’s LEMUR 2 drone—small UAS—both integrate Teledyne’s thermal camera modules.  Teledyne FLIR, originally FLIR Systems, was ac...
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Enabling the Future of Advanced Air Mobility and Drone Operations in the U.S.
27Mar By Jessica ReedNo Comments
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Enabling the Future of Advanced Air Mobility and Drone Operations in the U.S.

A U.S. House hearing last week featured discussions about advanced air mobility and the future of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS. It also served as a legislative hearing for The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Act. (Photo: Skydio) A U.S. House hearing held last week on the topic of advanced air mobility featured a discussion of the future of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, in the United States. It also served as a legislative hearing for The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Act. This is a bill that would enable a coordinated Federal initiative to accelerate civilian UAS operations. The act would also support research and development related to advanced air mobility (AAM). Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin explained in his opening remarks that ...
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