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Thales is currently developing the UAS100 drone system designed to perform long-range inspection, surveillance and alert missions for industrial, civil and homeland security users. The ScaleFlyt avionics solutions contributed to the safety of a full drone system which recently received the first full Design Verification Report for drone operations to be granted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), a key step on the path towards certification of the UAS100. Continue reading
A drone show has been held at Glastonbury Festival to mark the start of the event. Drone art show company, Celestial, created an immersive light display in the sky depicting the Tor, some of the festival’s most iconic artwork, and the Glastonbury sign in its signature font. Continue reading
The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced on 24 June 2024, that the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (Shepard) programme aircraft received its official designation, XRQ-73. Continue reading
Primoco UAV SE and T-Mobile Czech Republic have verified the possibility of integrating an LTE network BTS base station into the Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle. The result is an advanced system that allows a substantial reduction in mobile network recovery time in emergency situations, applicable across the EU. Continue reading
With a view to testing the use of drones in offshore wind farms, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) will be using a geo-zone at the National Experimental Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in June 2024 to expand drone operations in the open category. Continue reading
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
C-Astral, the Slovenia-based aerospace company, has been honoured with one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the Red Dot: Best of the Best, for its SQA eVTOL Unmanned Aircraft System. This esteemed recognition, often referred to as the ‘The Oscars of Design’, places C-Astral alongside other notable 2024 winners, such as Apple for its product. Continue reading
The Indian Air Force and Navy have decided to acquire 10 Tapas drones – six for the Air Force and four for the Navy, underscoring their growing trust in Indigenous defence equipment. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Tapas drones reflect India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence technology. Continue reading