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UAV Navigation has announced its collaboration with Zanzottera, the Italian manufacturer of high performance engines for UAV platforms. The extensive I/O capabilities of the VECTOR autopilot allow for two-way transmission of critical data between the autopilot and Zanzottera ECUs. Continue reading
Baykar’s latest armed drone the Akıncı, an upgraded version of the company’s trademark platform Bayraktar TB2 armed drone, completed its first engine test Sunday, the company’s Chief Technology Officer Selçuk Bayraktar announced on Twitter. Continue reading
Army researcher Anthony J. Roberts inflates a balloon with hydrogen produced from a chemical reaction between water and an aluminum nanomaterial powder discovered at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
US Army scientists and engineers recently made a groundbreaking discovery — an aluminum nanomaterial of their design produces high amounts of energy when it comes in contact with water, or with any liquid containing water. Continue reading
The All-Directional Flying Object, or ADIFO, looks exactly like a stereotypical flying saucer. However, ADIFO’s creators say the inspiration for their uniquely shaped aircraft doesn’t come from UFO lore. Instead, they say the disk is designed to mimic the back cross-section of a dolphin’s airfoil. Continue reading
After months of testing and the first successful deployments in Norway and Finland, Skysense has announced the launch of its new High Power Outdoor Charging Pad product line. Continue reading
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has begun placing engine orders in anticipation of receiving first series production contracts for its XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat air system (UCAS) before the end of 2019. Continue reading
The China-developed solar-powered unmanned aircraft “MOZI 2” has completed a successful maiden flight, its producer OXAI Aircraft Co., Ltd. announced last week. Continue reading
EPFL startup Flybotix has developed a novel drone with just two propellers and an advanced stabilization system that allow it to fly for twice as long as conventional models. That fact, together with its small size, makes it perfect for inspecting hard-to-reach parts of industrial facilities such as ducts. Continue reading