The FIXAR drone from Latvia claims to outperform other models in its class in both payload capacity and distance coverage. Continue reading
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SkyAI – Autonomous Classification and Tracking with Low-Cost Cameras
Critical National Infrastructure and airports are just two examples of secure sites that require the ability to detect and assess potential security threats, such as drones. However, they do not typically have the budget for the current generation of highly capable military-grade Detect/Track/Identify (DTI) systems that would provide the capability they need. Continue reading
Shape Shifting Drone Adapts to Cargo Size
Researchers from the Robotics Research Centre at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad have unveiled a working prototype of a flexible drone that changes its shape to fit the size of package to be lifted. Continue reading
UK Network Rail Opens Drone Flight Approval Portal
Dronecloud recently announced that it was awarded a 5-year deal to provide Flight Management Systems (FMS) for Network Rail’s growing drone operation. The deal delivers safety and efficiency for the drone operations of today while paving the way for Network Rail to embrace the opportunities offered by future drone technology such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and Autonomous flight. Continue reading
UPS Flight Forward to Buy 160 eVTOL Aircraft
Through its UPS Flight Forward subsidiary the company plans to purchase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) as part of its innovation-driven strategy to identify new ways to help small businesses with sustainable solutions. Continue reading
Citadel Defense Digitizes CUAS Training
Citadel Defense has integrated CUAS training into its latest software update now available to over 300 fielded systems. Citadel’s software provides guidance and increased situational awareness, helping operators make more informed decisions. Titan reduces an operator’s cognitive load autonomously, transparently, and safely, freeing them to focus on the mission. Continue reading
World’s First FAA TSO Certified Drone Transponder – ping200X
uAvionix announced that ping200X , its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT UAS Transponder, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA. ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution of investment in groundbreaking, low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) avionics developed by uAvionix and certified for use on UAS, General Aviation (GA), and defense aircraft. Continue reading
USAF Helps Metro Hop Test eSTOL Active Landing Gear
Metro Hop has the green light from the United States Air Force Agility Prime program to test its patent pending Active Landing Gear. This unique landing gear allows Metro Hop’s all-electric, short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft to fly up to 250 mph with substantial payloads, while operating nearly silently out of small spaces. Continue reading