Draganfly Inc. announced that it has developed the Starling X.2 drone digital display messaging platform with its partner Promo Drone, a San Diego-based digital display drone company. Continue reading
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Frightening: The English Electric Lightning Story
In 1960 the United Kingdom unveiled the English Electric Lightning: the first and only jet capable of reaching Mach 2 speeds that the UK ever fully produced. The Lightning was packed with state-of-the art technology including world first radar tech. The Lightning also features an incredibly unique engine placement that contributes to its iconic look and insane performance. Continue reading
Bipartisan FAA Bill Gains Support of More Than 1,000 Aviation Stakeholders
H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, has earned the backing of more than 1,000 aviation industry leaders and stakeholders, including many at the national level and the state and local levels. Continue reading
Nigerian Army Operating Chinese Ziyan Blowfish UAS
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of the Chinese-made Ziyan UAS Blowfish, a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The Blowfish was recently showcased by the NA Command Engineering Depot (CED) at the just concluded Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2023. Continue reading
Carbonix and Hitachi Vantara to Support IoT Projects Together
Australian data capture drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Vantara, a global provider of intelligent data platforms, infrastructure systems and digital expertise. Continue reading
NYPD is Testing Drones for Public Safety Warnings During Emergencies
The New York City Police Department is testing new drones that are designed to transmit audio messages to the public, such as announcements warning of dangerous weather or nearby emergencies. On Sunday, NYC’s emergency notification system announced on Twitter that the NYPD would be “conducting a test of remote-piloted public messaging capabilities” that day, following several weeks of heavy rain and rare flash flood warnings impacting the city.
Raytheon Gets 81M DARPA Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapons Concept Contract
Raytheon in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to reduce risk for future air breathing hypersonic systems. Under the agreement, the Raytheon-led team will build and fly additional Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) flight vehicles. Continue reading
Saudi Arabia Buys Turkish Drones During Erdogan’s Visit
Saudi Arabia has agreed to buy Turkish drones, one of several lucrative contracts President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured for Turkey’s struggling economy as Ankara reaps the benefits of his recent diplomatic push to repair ties with Gulf Arab powers. Continue reading