Students from the University’s Team Bath Drones secured the title of grand champions during the UAS Challenge fly-off finals event, which was held at the BMFA Buckminster in the UK. Continue reading
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Self-Healing Drone Skin Prevents Ice, Enables Monitoring
In the rapidly evolving landscape of aerospace and unmanned systems technology, researchers continuously seek innovative materials and designs to enhance the safety, efficiency, and longevity of unmanned aerial vehicles. A groundbreaking development has emerged from a team led by Xu, Li, Tian, and colleagues, introducing a revolutionary “self-healing UAV skin” that not only prevents icing but also offers intelligent monitoring capabilities. Continue reading
Ukraine Develops ‘Find the Enemy’ Drone Video Game to Encourage Enlistment
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have introduced an interactive browser game in which you have to find enemy equipment in real photos. It is a simple ‘simulator’ of the work of an aerial reconnaissance, the purpose of which is to attract people to the USF. Continue reading
South Korea Develops AI-Controlled Drone to Fly with KF-21 Fighter
South Korea is moving closer to deploying a next-generation unmanned aerial system designed to fly alongside its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to expand the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) air combat capabilities through human-machine teaming. Continue reading
Pentagon Supercharges Ukraine’s Drones With 33,000 AI Guidance Systems
Ukraine is set to receive 33,000 artificial intelligence-powered drone guidance modules from the US-German software developer Auterion, under a new $50 million contract funded by the US Department of Defense. Continue reading
Chinese Engines Shipped as ‘Cooling Units’ Power Russian Drones Used in Ukraine
Chinese-made engines are being covertly shipped via front companies to a state-owned drone manufacturer in Russia, labeled as ‘industrial refrigeration units‘ to avoid detection in the wake of Western sanctions, according to three European security officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. Continue reading
Did DJI Disguise Mini 4Pro as SkyRover X1 to Evade US Ban ?
DJI barely sells drones in the United States anymore. The shelves are bare; resellers are jacking up prices. It appears an unofficial ban at US customs is to blame. But on Amazon, you can now buy a drone that’s a a dead ringer for the DJI Mini 4 Pro — the SkyRover X1 — for a reasonable $758. And that’s probably because DJI made it happen. Continue reading
Latest GA Autonomous Jet Demo Features Live Air-to-Air Engagement Capability
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-Intelligence) successfully completed a groundbreaking demonstration on July 8, integrating technologies across multiple affiliates to showcase long-range kill chain effects, including an autonomous air-to-air engagement. Continue reading