The US Air Force is buying three RQ-4 Global Hawks to aid in long-range hypersonic missile testing, according to the head of the Air Force Test Center. The move, which is already in progress, is one aspect of the service’s attempt to beef up its hypersonic test infrastructure as it
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2.5″ Micro Quad Build with HGLRC FD413 Stack and XING 1103 Motors
So this is the first time I build a “toothpick” style micro quad from scratch and not buying a pre-built kit 🙂 This should be fun as I get to choose my own hardware! Parts List Frame:
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Review: Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle Toothpick Micro Quad
There has been a lot of fuss about the Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle micro quad, so I got myself one and try to find out what’s special about it. See my other reviews of “toothpick” style micro quad. Where to Buy Emax Tinyhawk
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Just a few days after the acquisition of Aeronautics by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Avichai Stolero was completed, the new owners are working on a deal to make back almost half of their NIS 850 million investment in the acquisition of the Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer and
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Review: CLRacing F7 V2 FC (MPU and Dual Gyro)
My favourite FC – the CLRacing F7 has been upgraded to V2. In addition to the improvements they also released an additional version with dual gyro! Learn about flight controllers for racing drones in this tutorial. Where to Buy CLRacing
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Bye Aerospace announced that Quantum Air has signed a purchase deposit agreement for 22 of its all-electric four-seat eFlyer 4s and 2 two-seat eFlyer 2 airplanes. The company also signed a comprehensive agreement that includes two future advanced aircraft under development from Bye Aerospace. George E. Bye, CEO of
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After completing a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process, Measure UAS, Inc., the leader in aerial intelligence, has been awarded Contract E194-79435 by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Purchase and Supply for Unmanned Aerial System Services in the following Service Categories: Emergency Support Services; Law Enforcement Services; Agricultural and
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Suntuity AirWorks, the UAV and Drone Services division of the Suntuity Group of Companies with offices in multiple US states including Florida, has been awarded the RFP to deliver UAS training, equipment and services for the Town of Davie and other members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Co-operative.
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Washington (UPI) Jul 30, 2019 –
The State Department on Tuesday informed Congress that it has approved a potential $950 million sale of contractor logistical support services for South Korea’s RQ-4 Global Hawk drone fleet.
The support services South Korea is looking to purchase for its RQ-4 Block 30 remotely piloted aircraft
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DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO or DRO.AU) (“DroneShield”) is pleased to release a breakthrough new product, RfZeroTM, following extensive development in response to end-user feedback. The product is available for purchase from today to qualified end-users. RfZeroTM is an omnidirectional drone detection device with a 1km range. It is designed to be
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Bolivia is set to procure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from Iran following a meeting between high-ranking government officials from both countries on 23 July. Bolivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Diego Pary announced that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed for academic and technological transfers between both countries, related
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The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) – Vicksburg, MS intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Solute San Diego, CA for the Purchase of twenty four (24) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) code
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Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2019 –
An Israeli-made anti-tank drone is under consideration for purchase by the U.S. Defense Department.
The Defense Department is seeking the approval of the U.S. Congress to transfer $6.9 million between accounts to buy an undisclosed number of Hero-120 “loitering drones,” canister-launched anti-armor munitions. The proposed purchase
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News: Runcam Split 3 Camera | Micro and Nano
Runcam recently released the Split 3 camera in both Micro and Nano form factors. Here is an overview of the specs and what this camera would be good for. Hopefully I will get one for testing soon. Where to Buy
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Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland, July 25, 2019 – senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing drones, today announces a new limited-time offer which combines the senseFly eBee X—and its highly precise suite of cameras— with intelligent photogrammetry software from Agisoft Metashape. From today until September 30, 2019, customers who purchase an eBee X
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An American company from Ohio called Throwflame is selling a flame thrower attachment called TF-19 Wasp. People can purchase the attachment for recreation, agricultural use, and lighting stuff with limited access. Throwflame calls TF-19 Wasp a “game-changer for clearing vital infrastructure, igniting remote vegetation, and eliminating pests.” But the flying
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Review: Eachine RedDevil Micro Quad
The Eachine RedDevil micro quad is basically the Sailfly with some improvements. I believe it’s also made by Happymodel, and rebranded by Eachine. Is it worth the extra over the Sailfly? Let’s find out. Where to Buy? Banggood: http://bit.ly/reddevil-quad RedDevil vs. Sailfly At first
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Firebird Aircraft System is a game changer in commercial market due to range, altitude, endurance, and sensor payload capabilities in the UAS industry GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Sky Development Company, LLC (Grand Sky) signed a deposit agreement with Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) to purchase Firebird, the company’s optionally
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Marking its European debut, Northrop Grumman’s Firebird product line will be showcased at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, in the United Kingdom, July 19-21. The company is also announcing signed agreements with Tenax Aerospace and Grand Sky Development Company, LLC for rights to purchase Firebird, the company’s
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A Qatari defense firm with its headquarters in Charleston recently purchased a surveillance drone as part of its plan to provide intelligence services to unspecified international customers. Barzan Aeronautical bought an Aerosonde unmanned aircraft from Textron Systems at last month’s Paris Air Show, Providence, R.I.-based Textron said in a written
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Review: iFlight CineBee 75HD Whoop
The Cinebee is 3S powered Cinematic tiny whoop from iFlight, equipped with a Caddx Turtle V2 FPV/HD camera. This review is written by PropsFPV. Where to Buy Banggood: http://bit.ly/2JDJKmx Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Y71f6M These are the recommended LiPo batteries: Tattu 3S 450mAh (Long version): https://amzn.to/2Skc3ce CNHL
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DroneBase, the leading global drone services company, today announced that it has acquired Betterview’s drone roof inspection software and services, establishing the company’s first foray into analytics and first purchase. The transition will seamlessly carry over both the software technology and customers to DroneBase, while Betterview will solely focus on
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The Interior Department authorized officials to buy drones from a Chinese manufacturer that experts in government and industry view as a national security threat. On July 3, the agency approved the purchase of two specific models of drones built by SZ DJI Technology, a Chinese firm that occupies nearly three-quarters
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DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to release a breakthrough new product, DroneGun MKIIITM, following extensive development in response to end-user feedback. The product is available for purchase from today to qualified end-users, where lawful (refer to note below). DroneGun MKIIITM is a portable pistol-shape drone jammer,
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DJI Interview with Tom Shainberg, Senior Drone Pilot of Devon & Cornwall Police According to an independent study from HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services)1 conducted in March 2017, over 65% of UK ‘police forces ‘had either purchased at least one drone or had ready
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Danish prosecutors have charged three men under Denmark’s anti-terror laws on suspicion of buying drones and components with the purpose of delivering them to the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq where they were to be used “in combat actions.” Prosecutor Kristian Kirk says the three men, aged 30,
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Review: GEPRC Phantom Toothpick Micro Quad
The Phantom Toothpick from GEPRC is an ultralight micro quad featuring a full carbon fibre frame, 16x16mm stack, 1103 motors and Caddx EOS2 camera. We only just reviewed the Sailfly and Fullspeed Toothpick, which are also great options. Where to Buy? Banggood: http://bit.ly/phantom-toothpick
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Review: URUAV Fatshark FPV Goggles Head Strap & Faceplate Padding
Let’s give your Fatshark goggles a fresh new look this summer with these colourful URUAV straps and foam padding 🙂 I couldn’t resist buying when I saw them. Apparently they also fit the Eachine EV100 according to other reviews.
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