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In the fall of 1932, the U.S. Army Air Corps was on the hunt for a new bomber, something cutting-edge to keep the looming threat of war at bay. Henry Ford threw his tri-motor aircraft into the ring, taking it for a spin over Wright Field in Ohio. But military bigwigs weren’t quite sold. The tri-motor, born in 1925, felt more like a blast from the past than a leap into the future. Continue reading
Airbus Defence and Space and NeuralAgent, an innovative AI start-up, have signed two contracts that will help shape the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This tri-national programme led by the Ministries of Defence from France, Germany and Spain marks a significant step forward in strengthening European Defence Systems, notably through cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Continue reading
DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the world’s first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). Continue reading
UVision Inc., a global supplier of aerial loitering systems, and Mistral Inc., a US defense industry company, have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. Continue reading
The new online platform ‘DroNet Hub‘ makes commercial drone flights possible for every company with just a few mouse clicks – regardless of whether it is a large corporation or a medium-sized company. Everything from planning to implementation and analysis to the finished report is now possible online. Continue reading
In a dazzling interstellar performance, Sky Elements delivers a one-of-a-kind drone act that leaves the judges mesmerized. Continue reading
The Air Force Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have partnered to identify and prototype commercial and dual-use technology solutions for an enterprise test vehicle that demonstrates modularity for subsystem upgrade testing. The technology will also serve as a foundation for affordable high-rate production. Continue reading
SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is teaming with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to collaborate on integrating services, functions, and capabilities essential for operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This work is part of NASA Langley’s broader strategy to advance autonomous aviation and increase airspace safety and access. Continue reading