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Canadian authorities recently conducted performance testing on the soon to be released SkyTrack system from OpenWorks. This follows the integration testing that was completed in Germany by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, earlier this year. Continue reading
An aerial target drone was found floating in the sea near the Koraikuppam fishing hamlet in Pulicat, Chennai India, on Saturday morning. Continue reading
What will the future of transport look like? The UK Government is seeking views on how digital innovation can help people to plan, book and pay for travel. Continue reading
For the first time, the Russian military conducted a series of flights of a heavy attack drone “Okhotnik” in the form of a fighter-interceptor with simulated air-to-air missiles at the Ashuluk training ground, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti. Continue reading
Akıncı UAV in Baykar’s facility
Two Russian journalists from NTV media outlet were detained Friday by Istanbul police after illegally filming near drone production facilities, security sources confirmed to Daily Sabah. Continue reading
Aevum, Inc., a provider of comprehensive space logistics and autonomous launch services for lightweight payloads, on Thursday December 3rd rolled out its Ravn X Autonomous Launch Vehicle, the world’s largest Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), by mass, designed to deliver satellites to space as fast as every 180 minutes. Continue reading
Iowa City-based startup Rantizo, which uses drones to spray crops, has just closed a $7.5 million Series A round led by Leaps by Bayer, with participation from a number of other agtech-focused investors – including Fall Line Capital, Innova Memphis, Lewis & Clark Ventures, KZValve, and Sukup Manufacturing. It brings the company’s total funding to date to $9 million. Continue reading
An unmanned MQ-8C helicopter was damaged in a ground mishap Nov. 16, the second major mishap involving the new Charlie variant of the Fire Scout this month.