Fri, Oct 03, 2025
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works revealed its new autonomous drone it calls “Vectis,” which it says is the right size and is adaptable enough to partner with both Air Force and Navy crewed combat aircraft.
While the aircraft is not necessarily aimed at Increment 2 of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, it will be flying within two years and it could fit into the Increment 1 criteria as well. Drone parachute manufacturer Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has voluntarily allowed the FAA to revoke its certification for operation-over-people with the Skydio X10 system. The permission was granted in August 2024, but after spending months on the market without a single sale, it appears the parachute-equipped drone has been abandoned altogether. uAvionix is calling on Pilots to support Portable EC under the FAA’s Part 108 Rule. The FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule for BVLOS drone operations under 400’ AGL requires drones to carry ADS-B In and to yield to crewed aircraft that are transmitting an ADS-B Out signal. But many aircraft fly below 400’ AGL including balloons, gliders, vintage aircraft, powered parachutes, ultralights, seaplanes, and ag
aircraft. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 09.25.25 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Thursday, September 25th, 2025... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Lockheed Skunk Works Introduces ‘Vectis’ CCA
- AVSS Voluntarily Allows FAA to Pull its Over-People Permission
- Say It 3 Times Fast... ‘Portable Electronic Conspicuity‘
- NATO Jets Intercept Russian IL-20M Over Baltic Sea
- Europe Suffers Weekend of Chaos in Check-In System Failure
- LATAM Group Orders 74 Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
- Man Handed a Felony for Laser-Striking Trump’s Flight
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