D-Fend Solutions, a supplier of RF cyber based counter-drone takeover technology, announced that Michael Huerta has joined its Advisory Board. Continue reading
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AMPERe Hydrogen Engine to Power SCAPHA UAV
Advanced Materials & Propulsion Engineering & Research Inc. (“AMPERe”), a private Canadian technology company focused on bringing to market disruptive technologies announced its planned launch of the futuristic SCAPHA, Autonomous Flying Vehicle. Continue reading
GA-ASI Conducts Sparrowhawk SUAS Flight Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted captive carry Sparrowhawk Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight demonstrations on September 16-17, 2020. The Sparrowhawk aircraft is designed as an airborne launch and recovery demonstrator aircraft tailored to fit GA-ASI platforms, and is focused on Advanced Battle Management System’s attritableONE technologies. Continue reading
Amazon’s Ring Launches $250 In Home Security Drone
Ring, the Amazon-owned home security business, introduced a flying camera called Ring Always Home Cam during Amazon’s invitation-only online hardware event.
USAF Global Hawks Get New Sensors
Global Hawk takes off equipped with a MS-177 multi-spectral camera system
Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered a pair of sensors to enhance the capability of its Global Hawk high-altitude long-endurance autonomous aircraft system. Enhancements include the deployment of the MS-177 multi-spectral camera system to provide additional high resolution imaging capability for operational users. Continue reading
Blighter Launches A800 3D Drone Detection Radar
Blighter Surveillance Systems, the British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning radars and surveillance solutions, has launched the latest in its range of market-leading radars, the A800 3D drone detection radar for land, air and sea surveillance. Continue reading
Sonin Hybrid’s 140mph+ Drone for First Responders
Atlanta-based drone manufacturer Sonin Hybrid has just unveiled a revolutionary 140MPH+ drone (with FAA waiver) built exclusively for first responders. The Sonin Hybrid Recruit has a fully-equipped flight time over three hours and can reach speeds over three times faster than most of the fastest commercial drones available today. Continue reading
Airbus V. Boeing on Hydrogen Energy
Blended-wing concepts might aid the need to accommodate higher hydrogen fuel volumes
Airbus is backing away from battery power in favour of pursuing hydrogen as a primary propulsion source for future aircraft development, over concerns that battery technology will not advance quickly enough to adapt to large airliners.