Author Archives: The Editor

Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Redefine Power Grid Inspections at National Scale

America’s utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the demand for a scalable and safer solution has never been more urgent. Continue reading

Lockheed P-38 Lightning – the Plane that Could Warp Metal

Flak bloomed around him. Tracers lanced past like electric needles. Captain Robin Olds didn’t flinch; he was already lining up his next target. Scat II, his silver P-38 Lightning, screamed across the sky, twin engines snarling as it tore through Messerschmitts. Then, he saw movement below. A lone Mustang, twisting hard, two Bf 109s welded to its tail. No time to think. Olds flipped Scat II over and dropped like a sword from the clouds. Engines howled. Guns ready. But his controls were not working. Continue reading

GA-ASI and Hanwha to Produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea industry leader Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to partner in development of the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a new phase in U.S.-Korea defence cooperation, extending beyond traditional alliance structures to deliver next-generation, runway-independent UAS solutions that maximize commanders’ options in the face of evolving mission demands. Continue reading

Skyports Drone Services and Quantum Systems Partner to Launch Drone Surveillance Service ‘Overwatch’

UK-founded Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection company, and Quantum Systems, a leader in AI-powered unmanned intelligence solutions, recently  announced a strategic partnership to launch ‘Overwatch’; a ready-to-deploy ISR-as-a-service offering for government and commercial customers. Continue reading