Anduril Industries—one of the two companies selected by the Air Force to develop the first increment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft—announced it will soon build a factory designed to produce a variety of autonomous weapons, including CCAs, “at scale.” Continue reading
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Kinematics of Kestrel Wing and Tail Morphing During Hovering Flights
A new joint study by RMIT and the University of Bristol has revealed secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Unveils Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD)
In a recent social media post, Northrop Grumman revealed that the CBAD system will employ its Bushmaster Chain Guns paired with ammunition to combat a growing array of threats, including swarms of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cruise missiles. Continue reading
Altitude Angel Helps Deliver the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy
In a landmark development for UK aviation safety and traffic management, Altitude Angel, a trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, is to expand its existing advanced comprehensive EC (electronic conspicuity) sensor network to cover the majority of the UK by the end of the year, establishing foundations needed for BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) drone flights in 2025. Continue reading
Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast to Deploy Largest Drones-as-a-Service Network
Swisscom Broadcast has selected Nokia to deploy a nationwide Drones-as-a-Service network across Switzerland. 300 Nokia Drone-in-a-Box units are planned for deployment to enable emergency response, perimeter protection and infrastructure inspection, which will help keep public safety workers safe. Continue reading
Ukrainian FPV Drone Rams Russian Mi-24 Helicopter
A Ukrainian first-person-view (FPV) drone hit a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter over Russia’s Kursk Oblast on Aug. 6, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent on Aug. 7. Continue reading
US Air Force Tests Brand New Boeing Tiny Supersonic Jet
Becoming a military pilot requires a staggering amount of training. And while simulators can help, there’s no perfect substitute for the real thing. In this video, we take you inside the newest, most advanced, and one of the only supersonic jet trainers – the Boeing Saab T-7 Red Hawk. Continue reading
Rantizo Connects AcreConnect with John Deere’s Operation Center
Rantizo, the largest drone spraying network in the country, announces its proprietary AcreConnect productivity software is now connected with the John Deere Operations Center through the John Deere API services. This connection allows Rantizo to significantly enhance the value of AcreConnect by enabling spray drone operators to easily share application maps with customers on Operations Center. Continue reading