Sommaire
Anti-drone Inspection technique
Logistique terrestre Système autonome de surveillance
Logistique Médicale Destruction
Surveillance de zone ou de site Relevé et cartographie de zones agricoles
Recherche et sauvetage Surveillance de longs linéaires
Photogrammétrie Surveillance de la faune terrestre
Liaison radio Surveillance des espaces maritimes
Traitement phytosanitaire Unmanned Traffic Management
Etude
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Market 2020 | Global (North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America and the Asia Pacific) Market Status and Forecast 2025.
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Unmanned Traffic Management UTM
ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding with ASD-STAN (RID)
The MoU will support a closer working relationship between ASTM and ASD-STAN on Direct Remote Identification (also known as Remote ID) for UAS (drones)…. “This agreement will allow for a robust partnership with hundreds of technical experts around the world and promotes closer technical alignment in standards that support regulations.” The MoU promotes standards development cooperation and information exchange between the ASTM International unmanned aircraft systems committee (F38) and ASD-STAN’s UAS working group (ASD-STAN D05/WG08).
FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Remote ID Service Could be Ready This Year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might be able to initiate remote identification (ID) service for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in December, Steve Dickson, FAA administrator, said Wednesday during the virtual UAS Summit & Expo.
Latest News 2020: UAS Traffic Management (UTM) System Market by Coronavirus-COVID19 Impact Analysis With Top Manufacturers Analysis | Top Players: 3D Robotics, Inc., AirMap, Airware, Altitude Angel, etc. | InForGrowth
UAS Traffic Management (UTM) System Market Research Report is a Proficient and In-Depth Study on the Existing State of UAS Traffic Management (UTM) System Industry.
Guerre électronique
25/10/2020 Anti-GPS Jamming Systems Integrated into Military-Grade Drones
Easy Aerial has integrated infiniDome’s GPSdome GNSS/GPS signal protection solution into its line of military-grade unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which are designed to provide autonomous monitoring for commercial, government, and defense applications. https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2020/10/anti-gps-jamming-systems-integrated-into-military-grade-drones/
Anti-drone
PREMIUM : Proximity round demonstrates enhanced C-UAS capabilities – Land Warfare
Proximity round demonstrates enhanced C-UAS capabilities Tests of a new XM1211 30x113mm proximity fuzed round show potential effectiveness against the growing UAV threat Northrop Grumman and industry partners are conducting private firing demonstrations of a new XM1211 30x113mm proximity fuzed round for use with the M230 LF cannon.
28/10/2020 The State Department Is Now Warning Of Impending Drone Attacks And How To Survive Them
Today the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh issued an alert that seemed ripped right from a dystopian action movie. A tweet from @TravelGov, an official U.S. State Department account that highlights travel and other alerts from diplomatic missions around the world… https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37319/state-department-is-now-putting-out-warnings-of-impending-drone-attacks-and-how-to-survive-them
27/10/2020 Dutch Army Tests Smart Shooter’s SMASH solution for C-UAS
The Dutch Army has recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using Smart Shooter’s SMASH Fire Control System. Soldiers from all branches of the Dutch army, including the Air Force, Special Forces, and Marines, attended the trial, which was done in close co-operation with Smart Shooter Dutch Partner, TBM bv… https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/dutch-army-tests-smart-shooters-smash-solution-for-c-uas/
23/10/2020 Marine nationale : expérimentation à Brest avec CERBAIR pour la lutte anti-drone
Le dépôt de plainte du commandant de l’arrondissement maritime Atlantique le 10 septembre 2020, après le vol illégal d’un drone civil dans la zone interdite LF-P 112, montre que la surveillance des drones civils et les possibilités de lutte contre eux, sont prises au sérieux. https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/marine-nationale-experimentation-brest-avec-cerbair-pour-la-lutte-anti-drone
23/10/2020 Marine nationale : expérimentation à Brest avec CERBAIR pour la lutte anti-drone
Le dépôt de plainte du commandant de l’arrondissement maritime Atlantique le 10 septembre 2020, après le vol illégal d’un drone civil dans la zone interdite LF-P 112, montre que la surveillance des drones civils et les possibilités de lutte…https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/marine-nationale-experimentation-brest-avec-cerbair-pour-la-lutte-anti-drone
Logistique terrestre
27/10/2020 Tesco kicks off drone deliveries in Ireland
The supermarket has partnered with Irish start-up with Manna to introduce Ireland’s first grocery home shopping drone deliveries. HTTPS://WWW.FOODNAVIGATOR.COM/ARTICLE/2020/10/27/TESCO-KICKS-OFF-DRONE-DELIVERIES-IN-IRELAND
23/10/2020 UAVOS Continues To Implement Its Unmanned Aircraft Conversion Program
UAVOS has started testing its converted UVH-500 delivery unmanned aerial system (UAS). Designed to compete in an advanced long distance and intercity transportation segment of the UAV delivery market, long – range heavy – lift UVH-500 UAS is based on the piloted CH7 helicopter platform. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/23/uavos-continues-to-implement-its-unmanned-aircraft-conversion-program/
23/10/2020 Drone startups land VC backing as aerial inventory counting expands
Flying drone startup Ware says it will enable better inventory counting in warehouses by improving the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its small aerial vehicles, thanks to $2.5 million in venture capital backing announced today https://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/47694-drone-startups-land-vc-backing-as-aerial-inventory-counting-expands?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DCVelocityTopStories+%28DC+Velocity+Top+Stories%29
20/10/2020 Two Milestones in Organ Delivery by Drone
The two MissionGo flights demonstrated two UAS capabilities: urban environment transport and long-distance deliveries. The first drone delivery carried research corneas between two Las Vegas hospitals. This flight underscores the efficiency and speed of direct delivery by unmanned aircraft. https://healthtechinsider.com/2020/10/20/two-milestones-in-organ-delivery-by-drone-video/
Logistique Médicale
History Making Organ Delivery Made with Unmanned Aircraft Honored with UAS Industry Award
AUVSI announced the winners of its annual XCELLENCE Awards on Wednesday (September 30), naming the UMD Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site, which carried out the organ flight in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), as a winner in the Humanitarian and Public Safety category.
26/10/2020 Merck Is Piloting A Drone Delivery Program For Medications/Merck
Famed pharmaceutical company Merck is now looking into using drone technology for medication delivery. It’s attempting to make this possible through a parternship with Volansi, a drone technology and logistics company. https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2020/10/26/merck-is-piloting-a-drone-delivery-program-for-medications/#1defde5559b8
22/10/2020 Orange Belgium partners with Helicus to support use of drones for shipping medical samples and supplies
Orange Belgium’s 5G network is used to ensure that Helicus’ drones are supported by an extremely reliable connection with the ground control, when shipping medical supplies or human samples. https://corporate.orange.be/en/news-medias/orange-belgium-partners-helicus-support-use-drones-shipping-medical-samples-and-supplies
21/10/2020 Cranfield helps explore use of drones for medical deliveries
Cranfield University is participating in two new research projects that focus on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for medical delivery purposes. https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/cranfield-helps-explore-use-of-drones-for-medical-deliveries.html
26/10/2020 SAVAGE Missile Takes Aim At Drone Swarms
Savage Corp have revealed new details of a missile custom made to stop drone swarms. The challenge of tackling drones grows ever more urgent. Videos from the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan an Armenia show drones easily overcoming air defenses, taking out dozens of vehicles and groups of personnel. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2020/10/26/savage-missile-takes-aim-at-drone-swarms/#1477d1792bb3
Surveillance de zone ou de site
28/10/2020 Parrot + DroneSense: A powerful integration for Public Safety drone programs
DroneSense comprehensive solution adds support for all ANAFI drones, including the latest ANAFI USA, empowering public safety organizations to build, manage, and scale their drone program. The very advanced DroneSense platform covers all the needs of public safety agencies, before, during and after drone operations. https://www.parrot.com/en/newsroom/parrot-dronesense
27/10/2020 CACI’s Aerial Sensor Technology Provides Real-Time Heat Mapping Data and Reduces Risk to Firefighters
CACI International Inc announced today that its aerial sensor technology is being deployed to help responders battle wildfires across the American West. CACI is providing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, which deliver data that can be analyzed faster and enable real-time aerial heat-mapping technology, to support firefighting operations. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/cacis-aerial-sensor-technology-provides-real-time-heat-mapping-data-and-reduces-risk-to-firefighters/
27/10/2020 CACI’s Aerial Sensor Technology Provides Real-Time Heat Mapping Data and Reduces Risk to Firefighters
CACI International Inc announced today that its aerial sensor technology is being deployed to help responders battle wildfires across the American West. CACI is providing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, which deliver data that can be analyzed faster and enable real-time aerial heat-mapping technology, to support firefighting operations. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/cacis-aerial-sensor-technology-provides-real-time-heat-mapping-data-and-reduces-risk-to-firefighters/
06/10/2020 Tethered Drones – The Ideal Solution for Border & FOB Security – Elistair | Tethered Drone Solutions
While it might seem hard to believe, drones have been used by militaries around the world for over one hundred years. Early military drones started to appear around 1916 in the form of radio-controlled monoplanes. Since that time, advancements in UAV technology have drastically improved the design and capabilities of drones. https://elistair.com/tethered-drones-the-ideal-solution-for-border-fob-security/
26/10/2020 Amazon Tribes Are Excited to Use Drones to Detect Illegal Deforestation in Brazilian Rainforest
Illegal logging and deforestation can be hard to track down. Often people will only discover the activity after the fact. While this has a impact on the environment, globally, the immedieate effects are felt by the indigenous tribes. Now these tribes are being armed with drones to help document the devastation. https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/10/26/amazon-tribes-are-excited-to-use-drones-to-detect-illegal-deforestation-in-brazilian-rainforest-drone-droneday/
25/10/2020 Pentagon activates MQ-9 attack drone to aid civil authorities in California
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has activated MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft for imagery support in wildland fire fighting, according to a recent U.S. Air Force news release. https://defence-blog.com/news/pentagon-activates-mq-9-attack-drone-to-aid-civil-authorities-in-california.html
24/10/2020 AZERBAIJANI FORCES DOWNED ARMENIAN SUICIDE DRONE (PHOTOS)
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan announced on October 24 that its forces had downed a small drone over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. https://southfront.org/azerbaijani-forces-downed-armenian-suicide-drone-photos/
21/10/2020 Guerre des mines : iXblue retenu pour équiper les systèmes de drones belgo-néerlandais
Dans le cadre du programme visant à remplacer la capacité de lutte contre les mines des marines belge et néerlandaise, comprenant la livraison de douze chasseurs de mines équipés de drones (Toolbox), ECA GROUP a signé un accord avec iXblue pour la livraison de sonars FLS (forward-looking sonars) ainsi que de systèmes de navigation inertielle et de positionnement et de communication acoustique sous-marin. https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/guerre-des-mines-ixblue-retenu-pour-equiper-les-systemes-de-drones-belgo-neerlandais
Traitement phytosanitaire
26/10/2020 Crop-Dusting Drone
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (DTN) — Just as the Wright Flyer didn’t look much like the first successful commercial airliners and bears little resemblance to modern aircraft, the future of aerial autonomous drone spraying could look a lot different than what cutting-edge companies first release to prove a concept. https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2020/10/26/drone-startup-focuses-future-aerial
24/10/2020 ‘Ace pilots’ in China lead expansion of agricultural drones/DJI
GUANGZHOU, China — Use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones in agriculture is expanding in China at a speed unmatched in other countries thanks to advances in autonomous navigation technology and the presence of competent operators, or pilots, capable of filling gaps between functional capabilities and actual needs. https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Ace-pilots-in-China-lead-expansion-of-agricultural-drones
Recherche et sauvetage
24/10/2020 Iris Automation and City of Reno Partner on River Search and Rescue Program/Iris Automation
Iris Automation, providers of the Casia onboard Detect and Avoid (DAA) collision avoidance system, has partnered with the City of Reno under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). https://dronelife.com/2020/10/23/iris-automation-and-city-of-reno-partner-on-river-search-and-rescue-program/
Photogrammétrie
26/10/2020 ANAFI USA and Pix4D : Compatible to Create Complete Solutions/PARROT
Parrot, the leading European drone group, and Pix4D, the leading professional photogrammetry and drone mapping software company, “are excited to announce the latest generation ANAFI USA drone is now compatible with the Pix4D software suite,” https://dronelife.com/2020/10/26/anafi-usa-and-pix4d-compatible-to-create-complete-solutions/
Liaison radio
26/10/2020 5G on drones could fix poor network connection at events/Hepta Airborne
Estonian company Hepta Airborne Group has the answer to a slow network connection at busy events : 5G-equipped drones that beam the signal down to the crowd. Using drones allows the network to scale to demand as it’s required. https://dronedj.com/2020/10/23/5g-on-drones-could-fix-poor-network-connection-at-events/
R&D
SIMNET: A Turnkey Cloud-Based Simulator for UAS Suppliers
However, most UAS suppliers do not offer a simulator option for their clients, in part because of the high cost of developing, distributing and maintaining such software.
North Dakota announces Vantis, a statewide BVLOS network
“North Dakota has a rich aviation history, and Vantis is a catalyst for the next wave of UAS innovators and entrepreneurs…. North Dakota is the nation’s proving ground for UAS, and Vantis represents a bold step into the future of UAS operations in the United States and beyond.
Researcher making drones smarter, situationally aware and team-oriented
Groups of drones now can work together in networks for purposes such as traffic control, smart agriculture, surveillance and security systems, law enforcement, public safety and much more.
Record-smashing hybrid drone stays airborne for a crazy 10 hours, 14 minutes
The average consumer drone today has a flight time of between 10 and 20 minutes…. Quaternium’s innovative quadcopter this month achieved a new drone flight endurance record — by staying airborne for a massive 10 hours, 14 minutes.
Watch: How A $500 Drone Annihilates A $500 Million Stadium In Syria
In what appears to a classic example regarding the effectiveness of drone technology in modern warfare, ISIS used a small quad-copter drone to drop mines inside a stadium in Syria.
29/10/2020 BAE Systems to Develop Attritable Air Vehicle Systems for USAF
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to develop attritable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the U.S. Air Force’s Skyborg program. Attritable vehicles designs emphasize low cost with the ability to be reused at least several times with minimal maintenance. https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2020/10/bae-systems-to-develop-attritable-air-vehicle-systems-for-usaf/
26/10/2020 Blue Bear demonstrates simultaneous remote launch swarming technology
Blue Bear has successfully demonstrated 7 UAS simultaneously taking off with its push button ‘remote launch’ technology, which allows a remote operator, virtually anywhere in the world, to be able to command a fleet of VTOL Fixed Wing UAS to take off and transition into individual or cooperative swarming missions. https://droneonly.eu/blue-bear-demonstrates-simultaneous-remote-launch-swarming-technology/
29/10/2020 UAV Propulsion Tech to Market Mejzlik Propellers
UAV Propulsion Tech has entered into an agreement with Czech firm Mejzlik Propellers to market their advanced propeller solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications in the United States. https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2020/10/uav-propulsion-tech-to-market-mejzlik-propellers/
28/10/2020 BAE Systems unveils high-definition uncooled thermal sensor
BAE Systems has unveiled its full high-definition thermal camera core, Athena 1920, which combines exceptional infrared image clarity with a wide field of view. The compact, light, and low-power thermal camera core delivers superior imagery and uncompromising performance, and is ideal for long-range and demanding applications, including security, surveillance, and targeting systems. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/28/bae-systems-unveils-high-definition-uncooled-thermal-sensor/
26/10/2020 Blue Bear demonstrates simultaneous remote launch swarming technology
Blue Bear has successfully demonstrated 7 UAS simultaneously taking off with its push button ‘remote launch’ technology, which allows a remote operator, virtually anywhere in the world, to be able to command a fleet of VTOL Fixed Wing UAS to take off and transition into individual or cooperative swarming missions. https://droneonly.eu/blue-bear-demonstrates-simultaneous-remote-launch-swarming-technology/
28/10/2020 Doosan Mobility Innovation’s Hydrogen Tank Receives Department of Transportation Approval
Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is proud to announce their hydrogen cylinder tank, expertly created for their hydrogen powered drone solution, has received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DoT). This achievement makes DMI one of the first companies to receive such approval from the U.S. DoT. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/28/doosan-mobility-innovations-hydrogen-tank-receives-department-of-transportation-approval/
27/10/2020 French warships to get new drone swarm-killing gun derived from land weapons
PARIS – France’s future navy surface ships will be protected from swarm attacks by the RAPIDFire very short range weapon system developed by a Thales and Nexter consortium, the DGA French procurement agency has announced. https://www.defensenews.com/smr/euronaval/2020/10/27/french-warships-to-get-new-drone-swarm-killing-gun-derived-from-land-weapons/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+defense-news%2Fhome+%28Defense+News+-+Arc+RSS+-+Home%29
27/10/2020 FirePoint’s Autonomous Air Cargo Industry Day Aims to Connect UAS Developers with DoD Programs to Explore Business Opportunities
The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University today announced it will host a virtual Autonomous Air Cargo Industry Day on Tuesday, Nov. 17 to introduce private-sector Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) startups and developers with experts in the Department of Defense for collaboration and networking toward building an aerial logistics and autonomous resupply program https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/firepoints-autonomous-air-cargo-industry-day-aims-to-connect-uas-developers-with-dod-programs-to-explore-business-opportunities/.
27/10/2020 Veronte autopilot 4x, first redundant flight computer for EVTOL
eVTOL industry is rising and we are rapidly discovering a wide variety of new eVTOL aircraft designs that will be operative very soon performing manned flights flying over traffic jams and over the cities. It is well known that one of the main challenges that the eVTOL systems are facing, is to ensure the reliability of the operation at the time that a reasonable cost per vehicle is kept. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/veronte-autopilot-4x-first-redundant-flight-computer-for-evtol/
26/10/2020 HYBRIX 2.1 sets new world record for UAV flight time: 10 hours, 14 minutes
The inventor of hybrid drones made history again with an impressive hovering flight of 10 hours and 14 minutes with their world leading fuel/electric multirotor HYBRiX. For this quest, Quaternium has partnered with the pioneer EFI manufacturer Löweheiser, a company that has designed the smallest fuel injection in the market, specifically optimized for unmanned aircrafts. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/26/hybrix-2-1-sets-new-world-record-for-uav-flight-time-10-hours-14-minutes/
26/10/2020 Textron Systems Develops UAS Image Processing & Geospatial Data Analysis Software/Textron Systems
Textron Systems, a leading developer of data analysis and image processing software for geospatial intelligence, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology (“UST”) to demonstrate their expertise in this field. https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2020/10/textron-systems-develops-uas-image-processing-geospatial-data-analysis-software/
Inspection technique
27/10/2020 Ukrainian International Airlines, MAUtechnic and Luftronix Use Drone-Based Scanning for Automated Inspections
Ukrainian MRO company MAUtechnic, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) and Luftronix, Inc have jointly conducted drone-based scans of UIA’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Kyiv. All scans were conducted using Luftronix’s custom-built drones with high-precision navigation systems and high-quality scanning equipment, and the Luftronix Orchestrator software for scan planning, flight operations and data analysis. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/27/ukrainian-international-airlines-mautechnic-and-luftronix-use-drone-based-scanning-for-automated-inspections/
Système autonome de surveillance
23/10/2020 Knowledge Base Presented By ST Engineering “Obstacle Detection Radar infographic”
As the global autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone market continues to expand, his team needed to explore improved and reliable obstacle detection sensors to incorporate into their drones. In the complex urban airspace, besides compliance with local laws safety regulations, traffic rules, and civil aviation authorities, the autonomous drones would need to operate under day-night and all environmental conditions, withstanding harsh inclement weather. https://uasweekly.com/2020/10/23/knowledge-base-presented-by-st-engineering-obstacle-detection-radar-infographic/
Destruction
27/10/2020 Les drones kamikazes, nouvelle menace pour les armées
Ils s’appellent Harop, Skystriker ou Orbiter. Peu connus du grand public, ils sont pourtant des acteurs majeurs. Les drones kamikazes, ou « loitering munitions » en anglais (munitions rôdeuses). Largement utilisés par les forces azéries, ces engins hybrides, entre le drone et le missile, ont infligé d’énormes dégâts à l’armée arménienne ces dernières semaines. https://fr.news.yahoo.com/drones-kamikazes-nouvelle-menace-arm%C3%A9es-141621073.html
Relevés et cartographie de zones agricoles
27/10/2020 Using Professional Drones to Collect Agricultural Insurance Data More Efficiently
Innterra is an agricultural insurance company in Medellín, Colombia, and like most in this space, the accessibility to immediate data—without delay—is key for the responsive service they provide their customer base. A robust drone is critical to their daily operations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H_nl3PfqAU&ab_channel=senseFly
Cartographie de zones à environnement défavorable
27/10/2020 Exyn adds new autonomous drone and ExynPak to product line
Exyn Technologies, a company specializing in autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GPS-denied industrial environments, has announced two new products, the ExynAero and ExynPak. The new products were developed to expand the reach of Exyn’s technology in challenging and previously unmappable environments and provide more solutions for customers. https://www.mining.com/exyn-adds-new-autonomous-drone-and-exynpak-to-product-line/
Surveillance de longs linéaires
29/10/2020 Hydrogen powered drone demonstrated in gas pipeline monitoring in Jeju
The South Korean Jeju Island provincial government has completed test flights with a hydrogen fuel cell powered drone. The flight undertook monitoring of a section of a natural gas pipeline and of landfills and also delivered emergency supplies to Mount Halla, South Korea’s tallest mountain where climbers frequently require emergency support. https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/new-technology/hydrogen-powered-drone-demonstrated-in-gas-pipeline-monitoring-in-jeju/
Surveillance de la faune terrestre
28/10/2020 Multi-drone system autonomously surveys penguin colonies
Stanford University researcher Mac Schwager entered the world of penguin counting through a chance meeting at his sister-in-law’s wedding in June 2016. There, he learned that Annie Schmidt, a biologist at Point Blue Conservation Science, was seeking a better way to image a large penguin colony in Antarctica. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028143120.htm
Surveillance des espaces maritimes
29/10/2020 Construction Begins on First Australian Triton UAS
Northrop Grumman has begun construction of Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system (UAS). The MQ-4C, the product of a cooperative development program between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the U.S. Navy, is an advanced unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2020/10/construction-begins-on-first-australian-triton-uas/
