February 06, 2007

NAVY SEEKS UAV COLLISION-AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

Following up on USPA's concerns about UAV collisions, we see that the U.S. Navy published a request for proposals to develop a radar sensor for UAVs that would allow them to operate safely in civilian airspace. They are looking for an anti-collision system that would enable small UAVs to avoid all other traffic, whether or not those aircraft are transponder-equipped.
In the meantime, be on the lookout for active UAV areas.

Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association

Posted by Jan at February 6, 2007 08:29 AM