On July 2nd. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of the second of three Valkyrie launch methods: the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS). Continue reading
Category Archives: Launchers & Recovery Systems
Shipping Container Launcher Packing 126 Kamikaze Drones
German defense contractor Rheinmetall is pitching a containerized launcher concept for Hero family loitering munitions, also known as other kamikaze drones, from Israeli firm UVision. The modified shipping container with 126 launch cells opens up a host of operational possibilities on land and at sea. Continue reading
Boeing REVOLVER System Enables C-17 aircraft to Launch Multiple X-51A Hypersonic Missiles
A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. Continue reading
DDC & Volatus to Collaborate on Commercializing Drone Nesting Stations
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. Continue reading
Chinese Aerospace Firm Files Patent for Air Pressure Launcher
A leading Chinese aerospace firm has filed a patent for a faster and more stable way to launch military drones that it says could help bring them into line with systems used by armed forces elsewhere. Continue reading
UAV Factory Upgrades Portable Pneumatic Catapult
UAV Factory has announced the release of its upgraded Unmanned Aircraft System Portable Pneumatic Catapult system. As before, the catapults are available in different sizes of 4 or 6 meters, but compared to the previous versions have significantly increased available launch energies – up to 11 kJ for the 4m and 16 kJ for the 6m version. Continue reading
Flying Drone Blanket for Future Cities
International design and innovation studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati is collaborating with the drone company Flyfire to prototype a new system for connecting and managing large swarms of drones. The new system revolves around a mesh – a “Flying Drone Blanket” that fits inside a suitcase – that allows fleets of quadcopters to take off simultaneously. Continue reading
New Bungee Catapult Launcher from Ukraine
Sometimes it’s barely impossible to launch the unmanned aerial vehicle from the runway which is the reason why UKRSPECSYSTEMS designed the bungee catapult launcher SCL-1A. Continue reading