Drones Archives - Aviation Wings

2 RQ-4 pilots saved their Global Hawk after an almost catastrophic fault in the aircraft’s oil system

Till DaisdApr 1, 2023April 1, 20230

Approximately 400 miles off the coast of California, the RQ-4 was when the situation deemed an emergency Being separated from your aircraft by hundreds or even thousands of miles is…

During a simulated BVR engagement, a U.S. naval research laboratory UAV wingman makes its own decision

Till DaisdMar 28, 2023April 4, 20230

A software program called Tactical Battle Manager employs intelligent agents to direct UAVs that operate as a “wingman” in manned and unmanned teams during simulated BVR air combat operations. Together…

As the QF-4 mission nears completion, the US Air Force prepares to say goodbye to the remaining Phantoms in its inventory

Till DaisdFeb 13, 20230

The QF-4, a modified F-4, was selected as the QF-106’s successor in the Air Force aerial target arsenal. Hill Air Force Base (AFB) had a bittersweet day on Oct. 25,…