Author Archives: The Editor

Shield AI and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Deliver Mission Autonomy at Fleet Scale

The rapid growth of autonomous systems in defense and other sectors is creating new challenges in software deployment and management. Market analysis highlights this trend, with the global military drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market projected to expand at an estimated compound annual growth rate of 11.2 percent through 2033. Continue reading →

Raspberry Pi Powers Next-Gen UAV Swarm Intelligence

Imagine a sky filled with dozens of synchronized drones, moving as one cohesive unit – this is UAV swarm technology, and it’s revolutionizing everything from search and rescue operations to precision agriculture. By combining advanced algorithms, mesh networking, and distributed intelligence, drone swarms represent the next frontier in autonomous aerial systems. Continue reading →

Pendleton UAS Test Range Breaks Ground on New 18,000 sq. ft. Flex Hangar

The City of Pendleton, owner and operator of the Pendleton UAS Test Range (PUR), has officially broken ground on Flex Hangar III, a new 18,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the Phase IV UAS Industrial Park. Now open for pre-leasing, this three-bay hangar is the latest infrastructure investment supporting the continued growth of PUR. Continue reading →

Russia’s New AI Shahed‑136 Drone Uses NVIDIA Jetson Orin AI Processor

A modified Iranian-made Shahed-136 suicide drone reportedly featuring an onboard camera, a direct radio control system from Russia, and an artificial vision module has been discovered in Ukraine for the first time, according to military electronics expert Serhii Flesh, who released photos of the wreckage on June 19. Continue reading →