Miniature UAV

Sagetech Avionics Demonstrates True Detect and Avoid on UAV Factory's Penguin C Aircraft

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Sagetech and UND Aerospace Foundation (UNDAF) chose the Penguin C aircraft built by UAV Factory to flight test this solution due to its flexible payload configuration and cost-effective operations.

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  • Sagetech and UND Aerospace Foundation (UNDAF) chose the Penguin C aircraft built by UAV Factory to flight test this solution due to its flexible payload configuration and cost-effective operations.
  • "The Penguin C aircraft provides simple customized payload integration and has an endurance of up to 20 hours," according to Josh Brungardt, UAV Factory's Executive Vice President.
  • The Sagetech DAA computer will complement the MX transponder and provide small UAVs with the first certifiable, true Detect and Avoid solution.
  • Today, Sagetech is expanding its technology platform to create comprehensive, certifiable systems such as detect and avoid solutions.

UAV Solutions, Inc. Delivers AsUAS Ghost 60 Platforms to Special Operations Forces

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

JESSUP, Md., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UAV Solutions, Inc. (UAVS) announced today the company delivered and trained Special Operations Forces Operators on its AsUAS Ghost 60 Multi-Rotor system.

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  • JESSUP, Md., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UAV Solutions, Inc. (UAVS) announced today the company delivered and trained Special Operations Forces Operators on its AsUAS Ghost 60 Multi-Rotor system.
  • The Ghost 60 system was selected by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) formerly the Counter Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) for their Affordable small UAS (AsUAS) program in January of 2020.
  • Under the IWTSD AsUAS program, UAVS will deliver 44 systems totaling 88 air vehicles plus ground control stations, support equipment, and training.
  • The U.S.-manufactured Ghost 60 sUAS is a backpackable platform with 56 minutes of endurance when carrying the UAVS 400-gram EO/IR payload.

AeroVironment Awarded $45 Million Option for Switchblade Tactical Missile Systems Under U.S. Army Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems Contract

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the U.S. Army has exercised an option on its Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) contract for additional Switchblade\xc2\xae 300 tactical missile systems for the Army and for export to an allied nation.

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  • b'AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the U.S. Army has exercised an option on its Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) contract for additional Switchblade\xc2\xae 300 tactical missile systems for the Army and for export to an allied nation.
  • The $44,961,751 contract option increases the total value of the contract to $122,523,677.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005401/en/\nSwitchblade 300 is a back-packable and rapidly-deployable tactical missile system for use against beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) targets.
  • Celebrating 50 years of innovation, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and commercial customers.

Martin UAV Unveils the V-BAT 128, Newly Upgraded V-BAT Model

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

At the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE), Martin UAV demonstrated its upgraded version of the V-BAT featuring an increase in its power, payloads and endurance over the course of several weeks.

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  • At the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE), Martin UAV demonstrated its upgraded version of the V-BAT featuring an increase in its power, payloads and endurance over the course of several weeks.
  • "Martin UAV continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for unmanned aircraft systems," said Heath Niemi, chief development officer.
  • For more information on Martin UAV, its V-BAT and use across industries, visit martinuav.com .
  • Martin UAV is a private, advanced technology company based in Plano, Texas.

EDGE Unveils First UAE-made Family of Smart Loitering Munitions at IDEX 2021

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

EDGE , an advanced technology group for defence and beyond, today launches its first family of multirotor loitering munitions, the QX range.

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  • EDGE , an advanced technology group for defence and beyond, today launches its first family of multirotor loitering munitions, the QX range.
  • He added: Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, EDGE marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the countrys autonomous capabilities and AI integration.
  • The QX family of loitering munitions comprises four products: QX-1, a micro-UAV, QX-2, a mini-UAV, QX-3, a small UAV, and QX-4, which features an impressive vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed wing.
  • Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a catalyst for change set to revolutionise the industry and change its fundamentals.

Outlook on the UAV Flight Training and Simulation Global Market to 2027 - by Type, Application and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 1, 2021

The "UAV Flight Training and Simulation - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "UAV Flight Training and Simulation - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the report, the Global UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.
  • Unmanned aerial system (UAV) flight training and simulation can be defined as a simulation of the operation of a real-world system or process related to UAV flight training.
  • Flight simulators are mainly used for pilot training to face every possible situation from bird strikes, engine failures to bad weather.

Worldwide Electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Industry to 2025 - North America to Dominate the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Hence, owing to the depletion of fossil fuels, researchers are looking for alternative sources of fuel that will help power UAVs.

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  • Hence, owing to the depletion of fossil fuels, researchers are looking for alternative sources of fuel that will help power UAVs.
  • The continuous improvement in technology and involvement from various industry leaders have made the development of fuel cells for UAV successful.
  • The drone performs functions, such as intelligence gathering, border patrol, aerial fire support, laser designation, and battle management services.
  • Since small UAS are powered by some sort of electric power system, the augmented procurement rate would drive the E-UAV market in the region.

AeroVironment to Acquire Arcturus UAV, Expanding Product Portfolio and Reach into Group 2 and 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Segments

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Arcturus UAV has a demonstrated track record of solid performance, with topline growth exceeding 20 percent for each of its last two fiscal years.

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  • Arcturus UAV has a demonstrated track record of solid performance, with topline growth exceeding 20 percent for each of its last two fiscal years.
  • We look forward to welcoming Arcturus UAVs talented team, strong customer relationships in growing UAS segments and robust pipeline of innovations to AeroVironment, Mr. Nawabi added.
  • Celebrating 50 years of innovation, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government and commercial customers.
  • Arcturus UAV designs, manufactures, and configures complete unmanned aircraft systems, including fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, ground control systems, and launch systems and provides comprehensive integration of non-standard as well as user-specified avionics and payloads.

Draganfly Signs Definitive Option to Acquire 100% of the Assets of the subsidiaries of Global UAV Technologies: Pioneer Aerial Surveys Ltd and High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Global UAV Technologies is a leader within the commercial UAV sector.Through the Global UAV Subsidiaries, Global UAV Technologies provides a full spectrum of UAV-based services and products, including light detection and ranging (LiDAR) services.

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  • Global UAV Technologies is a leader within the commercial UAV sector.Through the Global UAV Subsidiaries, Global UAV Technologies provides a full spectrum of UAV-based services and products, including light detection and ranging (LiDAR) services.
  • "Global UAV Technologies is a market leader in the UAV sector, said Scott Larson, Draganfly President.
  • Global UAV Technologies Ltd. is a diversified, vertically integrated drone technology company within the commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector.
  • Through its wholly owned subsidiaries - Pioneer Aerial Surveys Ltd., High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc., UAV Regulatory Services Inc., and NOVAerial Robotics Inc.

Analysis on the Recovery of Small and Tactical UAV Fuel Cell Market from COVID-19 | Business Implications and New Growth Opportunities | Technavio

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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  • https://www.technavio.com/report/small-and-tactical-uav-fuel-cell-market...
    The small and tactical UAV fuel cell market is driven by the development of new generation engines for UAVs.
  • In addition, the use of AI for autonomous UAVs is anticipated to boost the growth of the small and tactical UAV fuel cell market.
  • All these factors are positively influencing the growth of the global small and tactical UAV fuel cell market.
  • Small and Tactical UAV Fuel Cell Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2024)
    Small and Tactical UAV Fuel Cell Market Geography Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2024)