Named after an old-English word for a type of dragon, the Rhaegal-A won’t be making its mark by burninating the countryside. Instead the electric cargo drone capable of taking off and landing like a helicopter was in the spotlight during a U.S. Air Force conference about “flying car” technologies. Continue reading
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Ascent Vision Technologies Releases X-MADIS Upgrade
As the need to continue to adapt to the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has released the latest variant of the eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System (X-MADIS), offering next-generation portable, on-the-move counter sUAS capabilities. Continue reading
Liteye Expands Counter UAS Layered Approach with Raytheon Missiles & Defense’s Phaser
Together with its Colorado based teammate Numerica, Liteye Systems, Inc. has seen significant success in approaching the UAS problem-set through a collaborative and layered strategy. Continue reading
IDF Drone Crashes in Gaza Strip
An IDF drone crashed in the Gaza Strip on Monday night, the IDF confirmed. The IDF noted that the reason for the crash was a technical malfunction and that there was no fear of an intelligence leak or loss of information. Continue reading
Drone Mapping a UNESCO Archeological Site
SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, announced that its Correlator3D product is used to map the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halin in Myanmar.
Drone Light Show Thanks Healthcare and Essential Workers
On Tuesday evening, Verge Aero, the leader in high performance drone light shows, delivered a unique aerial tribute to medical staff and essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
US Air Force Thunderbirds Flyover New York
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, flew over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia in honor of frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers April 28, 2020. Continue reading
Why was the BF109 so Slow Compared with the P51?
Why is the ME 109G with it’s huge engine in a small airframe about 40-60 mph slower than the P 51 Mustang? Continue reading



