Chinese researchers have allegedly developed a new algorithm that lets first-person-view (FPV) drones perform autonomous aerobatic manoeuvres better than those by veteran human operators during flight missions. Continue reading
Category Archives: AI
TEKEVER Becomes Europe’s Newest UAS Unicorn
– TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-driven Autonomous Systems, has announced the raise of a new funding round. Fully committed by existing investors, including round leader Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Iberis Capital and Crescent Cove, the round confirms TEKEVER’s valuation above £1 Billion. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Raises €160M Series C Funding
– Quantum Systems – a supplier of AI-powered aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry – has raised €160 million in new funding, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG and existing investors, including HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Airbus Ventures, Porsche SE and Notion. Continue reading
Palladyne AI and Red Cat Complete Successful Cross-Platform Collaborative Drone Flight
– Palladyne AI Corp., a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, have announced a significant testing milestone in their ongoing collaboration – the completion of an autonomous, cross-platform collaborative flight involving three diverse heterogeneous drones. Continue reading
Airbus, Shield AI Partner to Integrate Autonomy on Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector
– Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Shield AI announced a teaming agreement to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software on the Airbus MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota. The collaboration will expand the platform’s mission capabilities through autonomy-enabled operations across a wide range of logistics and operational scenarios—including those under the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. Continue reading
Italy’s ELT Group Launches New Counter UAS KARMA (Kinetic Anti-drone Mobile Asset)
The ELT Group has launched its new product KARMA (Kinetic Anti-drone Mobile Asset), a rapidly deployable (AI based) Counter UAS system – both in mobile and fixed configuration – capable of detecting, recognising and identifying class 1 and 2 UAS, through Artificial Intelligence algorithms that increase the effectiveness of on-board sensors and effectors and thus system performance. Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence Triumphs in World’s Most Sophisticated Autonomous Drone Race in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), part of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), in collaboration with the Drone Champions League (DCL), concluded the inaugural A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship in the Middle East, at ADNEC Marina Hall, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Continue reading
Canada’s Independent Robotics Wins NATO Hackathon
Canada’s Independent Robotics has been named a winner in the inaugural NATO Innovation Hackathon, sponsored by NATO and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). Continue reading