United Arab Emirates UAS Sensing by yourDragonXi Δ 25th of January 2014 Ω 4:55 PM

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~ Global Scan Technologies L.L.C.

»Global Scan Technologies L.L.C.
ξ uses microUAV »MicroDrones, Germany

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~ Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies

»Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies

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~ Yahsat

»Yahsat/
ξ a telecommunications satellite project initiated and owned by Mubadala Development Company

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~ Tawasun

»Tawazun
with Boeing signed a teaming agreement to address the growing Middle East market for unmanned systems
enables ADASI to provide training, support and marketing services for Boeing's ScanEagle and
Integrator unmanned aircraft systems in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
with prospects to expand into the Middle East and North Africa.

plans to continue investing and growing in the UAE and the broader Middle East region
in order to support U.S. allies' enduring need for affordable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions
such as ScanEagle and Integrator

agreement to supports the ongoing drive to develop UAE national capabilities within ADASI
Boeing's direct involvement with ADASI to open opportunities for ADASI's UAE nationals
to develop their knowledge and skills through Boeing's capabilities and experience in the management and implementation of technical programs

continuation to Boeing's strategy to build aerospace capabilities right in the Middle East

agreement expands on a previous agreement between ADASI and Insitu, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary that makes the ScanEagle and Integrator
that collaboration allowed for support and sustainment of Insitu's unmanned ISR products and services

ADASI said to be the first UAE-based company to offer clients a comprehensive range of services to cover all types of autonomous systems.
It offers solutions, starting with joint analysis of end-users' needs,
through formalization of their requirements, to equipment selection and procurement.

ADASI also offers product or system design, development, testing and commissioning of localized subsystems and systems,
and other engineering solutions, as well as training of customer teams, operational support and systems maintenance.

Boeing has air transport and aviation support services to defense and satellite systems in UAE,
has worked closely with UAE civil and defense authorities to achieve the country’s objectives and ambitions

Tawazun is a strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE’s industrial manufacturing
and technology capabilities and knowledge-transfer with a specific focus on the defense sector.
Established in 2007 as a fully owned subsidiary of Tawazun Economic Council,
Tawazun Holding’s mission is to develop profitable ventures through industrial partnerships and
strategic investments that add to the country’s industrial manufacturing layer in the areas of defense,
defense manufacturing and manufacturing technology.

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~ Adcom systems

»Adcom systems

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~ ADASI

»ADASI

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~ News

$1 million for inventing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to deliver government services

ξ The UAE government launched an international competition with a cash prize of $1 million
ξ for inventing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to deliver government services in the country
ξ companies, universities, creative individuals and specialised professionals will all be invited to participate in the competition
ξ initiative announced by Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi,
ξ UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and chairman of the Higher Committee for Mobile Government during the Government Summit in Dubai
ξ competition will be run by a committee of specialists in UAVs and government officials
ξ they will evaluate how effectively each UAV innovation would add value to government services
UAV inventions must:
ξ meet global safety standards,
ξ must be highly reliable, and
ξ must be capable of covering a reasonable geographical range within the city that will use them
Contestants’ submissions should include:
ξ a full proposal detailing all technical features required for the drone to carry out a defined government service
Technical details and processes for the competition will be announced soon, the statement said.
The winner will be announced in May 2014 and the idea will be implemented within the UAE federal government
The UAE says that it aims to develop drone technology to deliver civilian services more “quickly and effectively.”
Potential applications include:
ξ the delivery of government documents,
ξ traffic and infrastructure monitoring, and
ξ services in health and education
This will support the government’s drive to deliver private-sector standards of customer service.
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Government Summit:
ξ “Sheikh Mohammed’s goal is for the UAE to be the smartest and most effective government in the world"
ξ “We are committed to constant innovation in government services because ultimately this is the surest way
ξ to improve quality of life for all citizens, residents and visitors.”

»The National

Aerial drones could be used to deliver vital documents and medicines within a year

ξ two prototypes of the small, unmanned craft were unveiled at the Government Summit
ξ Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
ξ personally attended the pilot tests
ξ “What these things are best suited for is delivery of small, light value things
ξ that are time sensitive, like medicines, identification documents, vital papers and things of that nature,”
ξ said Dr Noah Raford, special adviser to the Office of the Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
ξ commercial and civilian use of drones is growing worldwide
ξ in the UAE, they are available in shops and increasingly used for recreational photography
ξ Dr Raford said the battery-operated drones, which could cost as little as Dh4,000,
ξ could fly for up to three kilometres at 40kph and carry objects weighing up to 1.5kg
ξ “Prices are dropping as technology advances.
ξ One part of the reason we are exploring this is because economic and technological feasibility
ξ are coming together to deliver high-class services.
ξ “I have seen so many of these things in my friends’ and colleagues’ homes.
ξ A year ago when I was speaking about drones and flying vehicles, everyone thought I was crazy.
ξ Now, everyone has one in their house.
ξ There has been an exponential decrease in price and an exponential increase in usability.”
ξ Mohammed Al Gergawi, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs,
ξ said the drones would be tested for durability and efficiency in Dubai for six months and introduced within a year.
ξ “Technology is moving very fast.
ξ Largely like any design, this is an experimental process and
ξ we are testing various ideas and options and looking to explore how they will be useful,
ξ and making sure we can cover some of the contingencies so we can use them some day for government delivery.”
ξ Abdulrahman Alserkal, the Emirati engineer who designed the project,
ξ said fingerprint and eye-recognition security systems would protect the drones and their cargo.
ξ Dr Raford said the UAE would be able to use drones for civilian purposes,
ξ unlike in other countries where they had run into problems.
ξ “The issues are not technical but regulatory.
ξ We have lot more freedom to design a regulatory system
ξ that is safe and responsible and achieves the 21st-century goal to deliver advanced services.”

»UAE Plns to use Drones to Deliver Government Mail
ξ UAE = oil-rich <=> it has money to invest
ξ want to be number one in UAV technology user!
ξ fingerprint and eye-recognition used for security
ξ challenges: hot climate and heavy sandstorms!

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~ Government Summit

»Government Summit

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