Author Archives: The Editor

Four Companies Selected to Support the US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit’s Enterprise Test Vehicle Project

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 and NASA Team to Advance Emerging Aviation Operations with Autonomous Systems

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

A Novel Drone Design Based on a Reconfigurable UAV for Wildfire Management

Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program offers a comprehensive exploration of the design and modelling of a versatile, reconfigurable multi-rotor UAV. Continue reading