The MP2X28 Successfully Flies UAV Over Amsterdam
In a historic flight, being touted as the first UAV to fly in the crowded airspace of a major western European city, the Birdeye 500 demonstrated its low level surveillance capability over Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 5 kilogram electric Birdeye developed by Israel Aircraft Industries-Malat uses a MicroPilot MP2028gautopilot for navigation. The Birdeye with an endurance […]
MicroPilot Finalist at the Aerospace Industry Awards 2004
SINGAPORE — Flight International honoured the great achievements in global aerospace at its 2004 Annual Aerospace Awards on February 25. Representing MicroPilot were Dave Wakeman, Director of Sales Asia & Americas and Lisa Shaw, Director of Communications. Over 500 people attended the glittering ceremony held at the Millennia Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Singapore. Master of Ceremonies, […]
MicroPilot Releases New Product: XTENDER<sup>mp</sup> Software Developer’s Kit
MicroPilot’s latest product release is the XTENDERmp Software Developer’s Kit. The XTENDERmp gives the systems integrator the ability to fully customize the MP2x28g autopilot and the HORIZONmp ground control software to match their end user’s requirements. Using the XTENDERmp it is possible to implement alternate control laws, collect and display data from custom sensors, and control specialized payloads such as […]
MicroPilot Finalist for Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA)
MicroPilot was named a 2003 finalist for the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA). For the last 11 years the CIPA program has established a position as the premier Information Technology and Innovation awards program in Canada. A CIPA award is centered on excellence and celebrates the impressive ability of Canadians and Canadian organizations. Last night […]
MicroPilot Congratulates Cornell University and Will be a Repeat Sponsor of the Second AUVSI Student UAV Competition
Congratulations to Cornell University, winner of the First Annual Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Student Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Competition that took place on July 17-20 at Webster Field in Lexington Park Virginia. Karl Shulze, Cornell Autonomous Vehicles Program stated: “Our aircraft managed to outperform the competitors and we placed first after an […]
SCRAB Aerial Target goes into Production Using a MicroPilot Autopilot
Based in Madrid Spain, Sistemas de Control Remoto, S.L. (SCR), has signed a contract with the Spanish Army, to deliver 12 production units of its turbine powered target, called the SCRAB. The SCRAB is a turbine powered aerial jet target that flies at a subsonic speed, options include, smoke generator, IR flares, laser reflective strips […]
MicroPilot Receives Manitoba Business Award
On Tuesday September 24, MicroPilot was honoured at the 2003 Celebration of Excellence Gala Dinner held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. MicroPilot received the “2003 Manitoba Business Award in the small business category.” Howard Loewen, President of MicroPilot stated: “MicroPilot is very honoured to receive this award. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate all nominees […]
MicroPilot Unveils the World’s Smallest UAV Autopilot: Introducing the MP2028<sup>g</sup>
Baltimore — MicroPilot is a world leading manufacturer of miniature autopilots for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. MicroPilot is internationally recognized for its MP2000, the market leader in miniature autopilots. MicroPilot is pleased to introduce the MP2028g, the world’s smallest autopilot for UAV’s. Weighing only 28 grams, the MP2028g establishes a new benchmark for lightweight autopilots. […]
MicroPilot Proud to Sponsor Student UAV Competition
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced its First Annual Student Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Competition to take place on July 17-20 at Webster Field in Lexington Park Virginia. Teams from prestigious academic institutions from North America and possibly abroad will compete in this inaugural event. The goal is to stimulate and foster […]
MicroPilot Releases HORIZON<sup>mp</sup> Ground Control Software
In the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, MicroPilot is quickly gaining an international reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of miniature UAV autopilots. Building on this reputation, MicroPilot is pleased to introduce a new version of its ground control software, called the HORIZONmp that is included with its world class MP2000 autopilot. About the […]