Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience

Windracers and British Antarctic Survey to Test ULTRA UAV in Antarctica

A team has arrived at Rothera Research Station, ready to start testing the new Windracers ULTRA autonomous drone in Antarctica. If successful, the new drone platform could represent a major addition to British Antarctic Survey’s scientific capability on the frozen continent – offering the potential to do more science at a lower cost, with a lower carbon footprint than traditional crewed aviation. Continue reading →

TEKEVER Drone Successfully Demonstrates Lifeboat Deployment in Italian Coast Guard SAR Exercise

TEKEVER recently achieved a milestone in maritime safety through the successful deployment of a lifeboat from its AR5 drone. The groundbreaking technology was demonstrated during a search and rescue exercise conducted by the Italian Coast Guard in partnership with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Continue reading →

BAE Systems Successfully Tests C-UAS Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle During Live Fire Demonstration

BAE Systems successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype during a recent live fire demonstration. As part of a collaborative effort with Moog, these positive results exemplify opportunities for future capability growth within the purpose-built modular framework of the AMPV platform. Continue reading →

MARSS Demonstrates NiDAR in US & Saudi Arabia C-UAS Exercise

The Red Sands Live Fire Exercise 23.2 operation sought to strengthen military relations between the US and Saudi Arabia while showcasing how different technologies could defeat varied attacks. It also served to develop UAS combative procedures while increasing the defensive readiness of the two nations against emerging UAS threats. Continue reading →