On June 16, the Israeli Defence Force announced the start of a three-day military exercise the following day. As it began after 17:00pm on June 17, an unidentified UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) crossed in from Syria and flew over the Israeli Golan and Upper Galilee for nearly an hour.
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Teal Quad Can Travel up to 40 mph in Windy Conditions
The Teal quad contains a supercomputer which allows it to fly autonomously as well as recognise images. It is the brainchild of founder George Matus, who at only 18 years old, wanted to create a device that was ‘fast, versatile, smart and break the limits of what drones could do.
Russia Tested Hydrogen-Powered UAV in Syria
During the operation in Syria, the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces (VKO) has tested hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a top-ranking representative of the military-industrial complex. According to him, air drones equipped with hydrogen engines showed very good results during the test flights.
Kafon Drone Clears Minefields 20 X Faster than People
The manufacture, dissemination and use of anti-personnel mines were effectively banned in the late 1990s when 133 nations signed the Ottawa Treaty. But despite that international agreement, an estimated 100 million mines remain buried beneath former war zones where they kill or maim an average of 10 people per day. Continue reading
Amazon Wants to use Street Lamps as ‘Docking Stations’
Boeing F/A-18 Flight Demonstration – Farnborough Airshow 2016
Boeing F/A-18 at thr Trade Day – Wednesday Farnborough Airshow 2016. Continue reading
Drone Navigates Obstacles Like an Insect
Physics student Darius Merk has used an insect-inspired algorithm to develop a drone that can navigate around obstacles. His research could prove particularly useful in a natural disaster.
Textron Advances UAV Control Innovation
Textron is working on a new ground control system that will be able to switch between its Aerosonde and Shadow unmanned air systems with merely the flick of a switch.