General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and L3Harris Technologies completed the successful integration of the WESCAM MX™-20 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system onto a GA-ASI MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to provide an advanced targeting solution. A series of test flights began on Feb. 18 to demonstrate the MX-20-equipped MQ-9's ability to … [Read more...] about GA-ASI and L3Harris Technologies Successfully Integrate WESCAM MX-20 Onto MQ-9
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GA-ASI Begins MDO Demonstrations Using Gray Eagle ER
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on November 19, 2019 completed the first in a series of internally funded Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations using a company-owned Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The flight series will continue in 2020 and show that a GE-ER equipped with long-range sensors and Air Launched Effects … [Read more...] about GA-ASI Begins MDO Demonstrations Using Gray Eagle ER
SMi’s UAV Technology 2019 will open its doors in just two weeks’ time
SMi reports: UAV Technology 2019 will commence in two weeks’ time at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK on 30th September – 1st October There are just two weeks left to secure your place at UAV Technology 2019, taking place in London on 30th September – 1st October in London. The conference is set to be the biggest yet where those who attend can network over 5+ hours, with … [Read more...] about SMi’s UAV Technology 2019 will open its doors in just two weeks’ time
Predator-Series Aircraft Pass Five Million Flight Hour Mark
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) today announced that its Predator®-series family of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), encompassing Predator, Predator B, Gray Eagle, and Avenger® lines, has achieved a historic industry milestone: five million flight hours. The milestone was achieved on April 4, with 360,311 total missions completed and more than 90 percent of … [Read more...] about Predator-Series Aircraft Pass Five Million Flight Hour Mark
AeroVironment Awarded $44.5 Million Puma AE UAS Contract from a Middle East Country
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) for Puma™ II AE small UAS featuring the new Mantis i45 sensor. “This contract for the ground forces of a Middle … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Awarded $44.5 Million Puma AE UAS Contract from a Middle East Country
