Draganfly Inc., an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, has announced a collaboration with communication experts Doodle Labs, and control systems specialists UXV Technologies. This collaborative effort is set to redefine operational capabilities for law enforcement, first responders, and military specialists. Continue reading
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12 B-2s Conduct Massive Fly-Off, Elephant Walk
The 509th and 131st Bomb Wings capped off the most recent iteration of Exercise Spirit Vigilance by performing a mass fly-off of 12 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers April 15, 2024, at Whiteman Air Force Base. Continue reading
Sky Power International Runs Successful FAR33 Endurance Tests
Propulsion systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must be highly reliable, as the motors are mission-critical components. A proof of reliability is therefore important and is required by every engine manufacturer. Sky Power GmbH therefore tested its SP-110 FI TS GEN and SP-210 FI TS GEN to demonstrate its endurance and reliability with a highly loaded running profile in accordance with FAR33. Continue reading
Ukraine’s New FPV Drones have Improved Speed of 150 km/h
FPV-drones capable of flying at a speed of about 150 kilometers per hour appeared in service with the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Continue reading
Orion Technology Group Integrates Doodle Labs Datalinks into X BLUE NANO Drones
Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cutting-edge Mesh Rider Radios into its full line of AIM BLUE drones, including its newest X2 BLUE NANO, a cargo pocket-sized nUAS with indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation capabilities. Continue reading
WZ-8 Supersonic UAV Spotted on the Soviet Tu-16 Bomber’s belly
Recently, social media users have shared photos of a Chinese N-6H bomber in flight. This bomber, an adapted Soviet Tu-16 that is produced in China, had a WZ-8 jet drone attached to its undercarriage. The exact context of these photos remains unclear, such as whether the WZ-8 drone is operational, or if this was simply a test flight for the bomber or drone. Continue reading
German Vice Chancellor Opens Quantum Systems Factory in Ukraine
Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18. Quantum Systems is the company behind advanced Vector reconnaissance drones, 212 of which have been provided to Ukraine by the German government. Continue reading
Zipline Makes 1,000,000 Commercial Autonomous Drone Deliveries
Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, has just become the first company in history to complete one million commercial drone deliveries to customers. If Zipline’s autonomous software was a human pilot, it would have already spent more than 120 years flying in the air. Continue reading