Latest "Remotely-Piloted-Aircraft" stories

New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Maj. General Chad P. Franks, 15th Air Force commander, Col. Stephen Jones, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Col. Eric Schmidt, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander, salute during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change-of-command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 20, 2021. (Senior Airman William Rio Rosado/Air Force)

Air Force investigating unnamed drone safety ‘incident’ at Creech

A remotely piloted aircraft assigned to Creech Air Force Base’s 432nd Wing was involved in an unspecified mishap shortly before 8 a.m. March 9.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

MQ-9 damaged after running off runway at Holloman

No other aircraft were damaged in the mishap, which is under investigation.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force makes it easier for pregnant aviators to fly without a waiver

No airman will be forced to fly while pregnant, but those who want to fly can now get in the air a lot more easily.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Creech and Nellis are splitting up — here’s why

The Air Force has been pushing more resources out to its remotely piloted aircraft community as the need for unmanned drones and the missions they execute overseas grows.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago