- + Anduril and General Atomics to Develop New Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Air Force—The U.S. Air Force has picked Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing their autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts over designs ...
- + GA-ASI Selected to Build XQ-67A CCA for US Air Force—General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Com...
- + Canadian Mounties Uncover Plot to Sell Drones to Libya—The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has uncovered a plot by two men in Montreal to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya il...
- + Turtle Tank – Russians Built Shell Over Tank as Drone Protection—In 1916, British engineer William Tritton designed a new kind of tank that he believed would protect the crew from the greatest threat that tanks—then...
- + DJI Just Got a New Rival in the US that Licenses… DJI Technology—There’s no doubt about it – DJI is the industry-leading maker of the best drones. However, if you’re in the US that’s a problem beca...
- + Drone Incursions Stopped Frankfurt Airport Traffic Twice in 2023—Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt airport, one of continental Europe’s busiest, says that air traffic had to be completely halted on two days in 2023...
- + GA-ASI Adding AESA Antenna to EagleEye Radar—General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is continuing its support of EagleEye multi-mode radar development with a company investment to ad...
- + FAI Launches E-Drone Racing World Cup—FAI has announced that 2024 will further develop this fast-paced, accessible sport with a new E-Drone Racing World Cup based on a series of 4 or 5 eve...
- + GA-ASI Mojave Excels in Yuma Desert Live-Fire Demonstration—General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) confirms that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) destroyed static targets in live-fire test...
- + Robinson Helicopter Company Acquires Ascent Aerosystems—Robinson Helicopter Company has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition reinfo...
- + BMT Redefines Autonomous Payload Delivery—In a major development for the BMT SPARO project, the British Army’s Futures Directorate has provided funding to build, supply and demonstrate the lat...
- + uAvionix Partners with Viasat to Deliver Seamless Global Communication Service for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles—Viasat, Inc., a global satellite communications company, has announced collaboration with uAvionix, a pioneer in the development of certified avionic...
- + Draganfly, Doodle Labs and UXV Technologies Collaborate to Enhance UAV Communication Solutions—Draganfly Inc., an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, has announced a collaboration with communication experts Doo...
- + 12 B-2s Conduct Massive Fly-Off, Elephant Walk—The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of Exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth...
- + Sky Power International Runs Successful FAR33 Endurance Tests—Propulsion systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must be highly reliable, as the motors are mission-critical components. A proof of reliability i...
- + Ukraine’s New FPV Drones have Improved Speed of 150 km/h—FPV-drones capable of flying at a speed of about 150 kilometers per hour appeared in service with the Defense Forces of Ukraine. The footage released ...
- + Orion Technology Group Integrates Doodle Labs Datalinks into X BLUE NANO Drones—Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cu...
- + German Vice Chancellor Opens Quantum Systems Factory in Ukraine—Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18. Quantum Systems is the company behind...
- + Tests Expose Worrying Flaws in France’s Anti-Drone System for 2024 Olympics—With less than 100 days to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics, which organisers plan to open with an elaborate waterborne ceremony on the Seine r...
- + Suter Launches New HF-TOA288-SDI Heavy Fuel Engine—Suter is launching its new HF-TOA288-SDI heavy fuel engine at this years’ xPonential 2024 in San Diego, CA. This new 22.5hp unmanned aerial vehi...
- + Zipline Makes 1,000,000 Commercial Autonomous Drone Deliveries—Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, has just become the first company in history to complete one million commercial drone deliver...
- + Red Cat and Sentien Robotics Partner for UAS Hive Land, Air and Sea Drone Swarming Operations—Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, has...
- + Jam-Resistant American Radio Keeps Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Flying—A Ukrainian Shark reconnaissance drone resembling a small aircraft flies out over Russian lines, transmitting a stream of high-definition video. The d...
- + Polish Air Navigation Services Agency Launches a New DroneTower Application—The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency launched a new DroneTower mobile application on April 15, 2024, which is now the official IT system for repo...
- + New Qualcomm-Built Advanced Video Processor by Teledyne FLIR Powers AI at the Edge—Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor designed to power Teledyne FLI...
- + Russian Lancet Drone Caught by EW System Goes for Research—Ukrainian soldiers are boasting on social media about their latest achievement – the capture of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle or an anti-tank kami...
- + AeroVironment Teams with Parry Labs to Develop Modular Next-Gen Long Range Reconnaissance UAS—AeroVironment (AV) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with Parry Labs, a leader in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), to architect, de...
- + Skyports Raises in Excess of $110M in Series C Funding—Skyports, a global player in owning and operating vertiport infrastructure and flying electric drones, announced that ACS Group, one of the world’s f...
- + First Drone Pilot to be Named US Marine Corps’ Top ‘Aviator of the Year’—Nearly a decade ago, as a new officer, Major Shane Gentry mulled over his Marine Corps job options, including three slots for unmanned aircraft system...
- + Northern Plains UAS Test Site Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary—Known for results and innovation, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site marks its 10th anniversary this year. The Federal Aviation Administration-designat...
- + HyLight Raises $4M for Hydrogen-Powered Airship Drones—HyLight, an innovative provider of aerial inspection utilising hydrogen airship drones, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of a ...
- + uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS C2—uAvionix, a provider of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has announced that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration...
- + Israel’s Cost to Intercept Iranian Drones and Missiles Is Put at Over $550M—The cost of Israel’s interception of Iran’s missile and drone barrage on Saturday was estimated at 2.1 billion Israeli shekels, or more than $550 mill...
- + Insitu Gets $84M US Navy Contract Extension—Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a firm-fixed price, not-to-exceed $84,468,841 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded indefinite-del...
- + National and International Leaders Participate in UNVEX’24—UNVEX’24 has secured the participation of key national and international leaders in the drone industry in its conference programme, as reflected...
- + Ukraine Drops Ancient Roman Weapons From Drones To Stop Russian Trucks—The Russians are facing a new threat behind the front line: tire-popping metal obstacles called caltrops dropped by drones. It is an ingenious new use...
- + FAA Approves Virginia Tech’s Updated Test Method for Drones to Fly Over People—Federal approvals for flying drones over people have been advanced through Virginia Tech research. As of April 5, the updated means of compliance est...
- + Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems to Open Drone Production Site in Morocco—Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems, which specializes in the design, development, and production of Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and peripheral ...
- + FAA Grants Civil UAS Operations Waiver for University Operated Nevada Autonomous Test Site—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver (Waiver No. 44803-7) issued...
- + Ukrainian Drones Damage One of Russia’s Three Giant Be-200 Flying Boats—Swarms of Ukrainian long-range attack drones targeted three Russian air bases.The drone strikes on Yeysk, Kursk and Engels-2 air bases—respectively 10...
- + General Atomics Gets $174M US Air Force MQ-9A Upgrade Contract—General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $173,568,509 definitized contract action for capability...
- + 100 Years Since Oehmichen Set the First FAI Rotorcraft Record—The biomechanical facilities of the dragonfly and its agility in flight were a major inspiration to Etienne Oehmichen, the French engineer who set FAI...
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