For the majority of the 21st century AFRL has been designing mini-robotic aircraft to mimic characteristics of insects and birds. Using biomimetics, the application of engineering, chemistry and biology to the synthesis of materials, engineers have created synthetic systems to function and achieve insect-like maneuverability. Continue reading
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Insitu Gets $12M US Navy Support Contract
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a $12,514,386 modification (P00017) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract N00019-19-D-0033. Continue reading
China’s Top 22 Drone Manufacturers
More than 80% of commercial drones in the world are made by Chinese companies, which created the industry: In the early 2000s, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were used mostly by the military. Continue reading
Anti-Drone Systems Used at Biden-Putin Summit
The Belgian police were seen wielding systems made by Australia’s DroneShield and Britain’s OpenWorks Engineering. Continue reading
Successful Test Flights for Malta to Gozo Drone Delivery
Delivering packages between Malta and Gozo has gotten easier as a new drone service is set to launch this week. Continue reading
IN-FLIGHT Data Brings Certified BVLOS Drones to Canada and NORAM
IN-FLIGHT Data has announced its strategic partnership with Airial Robotics from Germany. Starting June 2021, IN-FLIGHT Data is the Approved Canadian Distributor and North American Reseller of the entire line of Airial Robotics drones, from 4 kg to an eye-popping 600 KG max take-off weight. Continue reading
Transport Canada Approves Volatus BVLOS Operations in Six Locations Across Canada
Volatus announced that it has been granted a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada to conduct remotely piloted aerial operations across the country, beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot. Continue reading
Japan Post to Deliver Mail by Drone by 2023
Japan Post is joining forces with Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory (ACSL), a domestic drone manufacturer, to start delivering mail by air. Continue reading







