MITRE has opened a new small drone testing and experimentation site in Orange, VA. The site will allow MITRE staff and US government sponsors to test and evaluate new technology in autonomous systems, sUAS, and counter drone solutions. “We take great pride in being a trusted partner for agencies in helping them select and evaluate the right UAS and C-UAS tools for their … [Read more...] about MITRE Opens New Testing and Experimentation Facility for Small Drones
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SkyWall Dominates Anti-Drone Contest
An anti-UAV company’s drone-dropping launcher proved to be Top Gun during a recent industry competition. Start-up firm OpenWorks Engineering won the Best UAS Interdiction Award at the Countering Unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge in August. The company’s flagship product, SkyWall, stopped the most drones out of seven finalists. Staged at Quantico Marine Base … [Read more...] about SkyWall Dominates Anti-Drone Contest
RCAPA Cries Foul on FAA Drone Regulations
Yet another drone interest group has spoken out against the recent FAA drone regulations requiring registration of all drones greater than 250 grams. The Remote Control Aerial Platform Association (RCAPA) has published a statement speaking out against the FAA's hasty science, saying that the FAA has been caught up in drone hysteria. Patrick Egan, Director of Special … [Read more...] about RCAPA Cries Foul on FAA Drone Regulations
