The US Air Force released a new B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic with an accompanying fact sheet on July 6th. As with past renderings, this rendering is an artist’s interpretation of the B-21 design. Continue reading
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Drones Help Large-Scale Reforestation Efforts in Kenya
World Vision Kenya aims to improve the climate resilience of nine villages in Tana River County, sustainably manage the ecosystem and climate change, and restore the communities’ livelihoods by reseeding the hotspot areas with indigenous trees, covering at least 250 acres for every village. Continue reading
GA-ASI Completes First MQ-9A Block 5 for Netherlands
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Ground Control Station for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Continue reading
France Tests Anti-Drone Laser for 2024 Olympics
The French Directorate General of Armaments on Wednesday demonstrated the destruction of a drone by laser weapon, a protection system that the Ministry of the Armed Forces hopes to see fully operational during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Continue reading
Flying Car Completes First Inter-City Flight
AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle moved closer to production this week, fulfilling a key development milestone in a 35-minute flight from the international airport in Nitra to the international airport in Bratislava on June 28th, 2021. Continue reading
United States Air Force & Drone Racing League Expand Partnership
The United States Air Force and the Drone Racing League, the global, professional drone racing property, have announced a renewal and expansion of their partnership ahead of the 2021-22 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. Continue reading
Hitler’s Flying Saucers – Fact or Fantasy?
AeroVironment Crysalis – a Next-Generation Ground Control Solution
AeroVironment, Inc. has introduced Crysalis, the company’s next-generation ground control solution. Crysalis is an integrated hardware and software-based ground control system (GCS) that provides command and control of compatible AeroVironment unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their payloads, through an intuitive user experience (UX). Continue reading