06/14/10 — Developer of unmanned aerial systems has signed a cooperative research development agreement with the US Federal Aviation Administration for cooperative research into integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace. Insitu Inc. signed a cooperative research development agreement (CRDA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), whereby Insitu will provide a ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and related support hardware and data. The FAA will conduct research needed to guide the development of recommendations for integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace. “The FAA has a well-equipped laboratory and resources at the technical center that will allow them to fully…

12/15/09 — Developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) vehicle releases common launch and recovery system suitable for Insitu’s ScanEagle, Integrator and NightEagle platforms. Insitu Inc., a Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary, announced the successful demonstration of its interoperable unmanned aircraft (UA) launch and recovery system. The SkyHook wing-tip recovery system and next generation launcher support all of the company’s UA–Integrator, ScanEagle and NightEagle–reducing the overall operational footprint in challenging terrain. The rugged and powerful launcher is based upon the same pneumatic technologies that have proven reliable and effective on some 15 ship classes as well as on land. SkyHook eliminates the need for…