UMS SKELDAR successfully performed live flight demonstrations using an innovative Detect and Avoid System capable of automatically manoeuvring the UA around intruder aircraft. Continue reading
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GA-ASI to Lease MQ-9A Reapers to Poland
As part of a lease agreement, Poland will take delivery of MQ-9A Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.. The new agreement between GA-ASI and the Polish Ministry of Defence has a net value of $70.6 million. Continue reading
‘Made In India’ Manik Engine Fails Crucial Test
The DRDO’s Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) project reportedly suffered another setback after its indigenously developed Manik turbofan engine failed to light up after launch during a test at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Friday, October 28, 2022. Continue reading
Baykar Plans to Counter Kamikaze Threat in Ukraine
Turkish combat drone maker Baykar hopes “soon” to be able to counter “kamikaze” drones in Ukraine, such as the Russian-operated Iranian drones recently threatening critical infrastructure, the company’s CEO told Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa). Continue reading
AgEagle’s eBee X Series Drones Approved by FAA for Operations Over People
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that the Company’s eBee X series of fixed wing unmanned aircraft systems, including the eBee X, eBee GEO and eBee TAC, are the first and only drones on the market to comply with Category 3 of the Operations of Small Unmanned Aircraft System Over People rules published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in March 2021. Continue reading
1,000 Drones Flying at Burning Man 2022
For 36 years, Burning Man has been a gathering place for art lovers across the globe. This year’s event showcased incredible art installations that festival goers very much welcomed after a two-year hiatus. One artistic display in particular has highlighted the self-defined city’s momentary beauty with spectacular drone shows that painted the night sky and has kept burners talking long after they have left. Continue reading
UK Spends £1Bn on Drone Contracts to Monitor Channel
The UK government has spent more than £1bn on contracts for surveillance technology to spot migrants crossing the English Channel. Continue reading
Russia To Get Jet-Powered Iranian Kamikaze Drones
Russia is preparing to deploy advanced Arash-2 Iranian kamikaze drones to supplement the Shahed-136s that have already inflicted serious damage on Ukrainian power infrastructure. The new and more capable loitering munitions are faster, smarter and longer-range, and likely to stretch Ukrainian air defenses even further. Continue reading