ATA has partnered with Harris Corporation to provide safety-critical aerospace management solutions for the UAS market, the company announced on 29 April.
The two companies have jointly developed a new Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability and obtained all FAA-required approvals to offer the service.
LAANC enables UAS operators and manned aircraft to share controlled airspace by automating the application and approval process for airspace authorisations. Requests are checked against multiple FAA and National Airspace System data sources. If approved, pilots receive their authorisation via LAANC in near-real time.
The ATA-Harris LAANC incorporates features such as free-form drawing, which gives pilots the flexibility to define desired operational areas. This creates efficient flight plans that minimise the use of airspace to facilitate FAA approvals.
UAS pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107 who want to fly in controlled airspace around airports are already required to obtain prior FAA authorisations, either through LAANC or by directly contacting the FAA. Beginning in September, all operators, including hobbyists, will be required to file using LAANC.
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have been using UAS for effective low-cost attacks, as well as impactful web and social media footage. Thousands more have now been committed to Ukrainian forces.
The US Army has intentions to develop light, medium and heavy variants of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) as part of the branche’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle family.
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
Funded by the country’s former president, the new C-UAS systems will be sent to the frontline where they have already been tested against Russian invading forces.
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