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A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. Continue reading
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. Continue reading
A leading Chinese aerospace firm has filed a patent for a faster and more stable way to launch military drones that it says could help bring them into line with systems used by armed forces elsewhere. Continue reading
UAV Factory has announced the release of its upgraded Unmanned Aircraft System Portable Pneumatic Catapult system. As before, the catapults are available in different sizes of 4 or 6 meters, but compared to the previous versions have significantly increased available launch energies – up to 11 kJ for the 4m and 16 kJ for the 6m version. Continue reading
International design and innovation studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati is collaborating with the drone company Flyfire to prototype a new system for connecting and managing large swarms of drones. The new system revolves around a mesh – a “Flying Drone Blanket” that fits inside a suitcase – that allows fleets of quadcopters to take off simultaneously. Continue reading
Sometimes it’s barely impossible to launch the unmanned aerial vehicle from the runway which is the reason why UKRSPECSYSTEMS designed the bungee catapult launcher SCL-1A. Continue reading
Valqari, the Chicago start-up has launched its largest solution to date with the Drone Delivery Station. This new technology offers a safe and convenient landing station with six separate storage units to accommodate multiple drone and traditional deliveries or pickups. Continue reading
AeroVironment Puma LE
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the launch of two new Puma product line enhancement options that reinforce the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and expanding the operational capabilities of its family of tactical UAS. Continue reading