The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy deployed a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing drone on a guided missile destroyer in an exercise in the South China Sea in late February. Continue reading
UAV Factory Supplies UAVs to National Armed Forces of Latvia
Latvian National Armed Forces will acquire unmanned aerial vehicles based on the agreement signed between the Ministry of Defense and the high technology company UAV FACTORY. Continue reading
Maynooth University and Intel Ireland Sign MoU to Partner on Research and Innovation
L-R: Killian Donnelly, graduate and senior product design engineer at Intel, software developer student Tzirath Perez, Eamonn Sinnott, General Manager of Intel Ireland, Maynooth University President, Professor Philip Nolan and Dr Alison Hood, Dean of Teaching and Learning
Maynooth University and Intel Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for research and innovation, and to nurture future talent. Building on already strong relationships between Intel and Maynooth, the MoU will establish a more comprehensive and structured format for creative collaborations in key areas of research. Continue reading
Production Model of Flying Car at Geneva International Motor Show
At the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) 2019 Dutch company PAL-V unveiled the distinctive features of the PAL-V Liberty Pioneer, world’s first production model flying car. The 90-piece limited edition is based on the PAL-V Liberty which was unveiled last year at the GIMS. Continue reading
Queensland University’s Koala-Spotting Drones
Queensland University of Technology researchers have developed an innovative method for detecting koala populations using drones and infrared imaging that is more reliable and less invasive than traditional animal population monitoring techniques. Continue reading
Mississippi State University Raspet Flight Research Laboratory Gets New TigerShark
Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory is expanding its vast unmanned aerial systems research and support capabilities with the acquisition of two of the latest TigerShark XP3 aircraft. Continue reading
Chula Vista – A Launchpad for Drone and AV Innovation
The Californian City of Chula Vista is inviting the private sector to propose projects, partnerships and pilot programmes to test drones and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Continue reading
TAI’s Anka 2 to Make First Flight this Year
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) continues its efforts to meet the country’s demand for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. The engine of Turkey’s new UAV ANKA-2, which will have a higher payload capacity than the current UAVs, delivered a successful performance during testing. The brand new ANKA-2 is expected to make its first flight this year. Continue reading