General Atomics Demonstrates UAV Detect-And-Avoid Capability To FAA

General Atomics hopes its MQ-9B SkyGuardian could have commercial uses.
Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. demonstrated its detect-and-avoid technology aboard an MQ-9B SkyGuardian over Jan. 24-25 for the FAA. The “mature” detect-and-avoid technology could enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations for UAVs within the U.S. National Airspace System, the company...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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