
General Atomics (GA-ASI) has successfully concluded a series of rigorous flight tests in North Dakota to certify the MQ-9B SkyGuardian for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) conditions. This milestone, achieved through company-funded research and development, paves the way for all-weather surveillance capabilities across the globe. With nations like Canada, the UK, and Japan integrating the platform, FIKI certification ensures these remotely piloted aircraft can operate reliably in the world's most challenging environmental conditions.