The biomechanical facilities of the dragonfly and its agility in flight were a major inspiration to Etienne Oehmichen, the French engineer who set FAI’s very first helicopter record one hundred years ago, on 14 April 1924. Continue reading
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Red Cat Integrates Teal 2 Drones with Ocean Power Technologies Maritime Surveillance Solution
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, announces a partnership with Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. a supplier of innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions. Continue reading
Taiwan-Built UAV Makes 2nd Attempt to Pass Combat Readiness Tests
A redesigned version of the locally developed Teng Yun 2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been undergoing combat readiness tests since last month after failing them last year. Continue reading
American Drones Failed to Turn the Tide in Ukraine
Silicon Valley company Skydio has sent hundreds of its most capable UAVs to Ukraine to help fight the Russians, but the technology has not performed well. Continue reading
China Unveils its New CH-3D UCAV
The CH-3D Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has made its first public appearance, signaling a significant advancement in drone technology and positioning itself as a strong contender in the global defense market. Continue reading
RigiTech Eiger Drone Registered as Remote ID Compliant by FAA
RigiTech, a Swiss drone technology company, has announced that it has received confirmation from the FAA that the Eiger drone is now registered as a Remote ID compliant UAS, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in the United States. Continue reading
ANRA Announces Enhanced U-Space Services Simulation and Modeling Capabilities
ANRA Technologies, a global supplier of uncrewed traffic management and operational solutions, has announced a significant enhancement to its U-space services. By integrating advanced simulation and modeling capabilities, ANRA further empowers stakeholders to optimize airspace usage, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency for urban air mobility (UAM) operations. Continue reading
Giant Airliner With Cabins in its Wings | Junkers G38
The Junkers G.38 was a large German four-engined transport aircraft which first flew in 1929. Two examples were constructed in Germany. Both aircraft flew as a commercial transport within Europe in the years leading up to World War II. Continue reading