The Kraken Regiment, a Ukrainian volunteer regiment, released footage of a ‘kamikaze drone attack’ on a ‘autonomous Grenadier surveillance tower’. Continue reading
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Flying Lion and Iris Automation Add Airspace Awareness Capabilities for Drone as First Responder Programs
Drone service provider, Flying Lion, Inc., and safety avionics technology innovator, Iris Automation have entered into a new partnership to provide Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs with enhanced airspace awareness. This partnership will see the addition of Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based detect and alert system to the Flying Lion suite of services. Continue reading
Apple Invents a Method of Collecting User Device Positioning Information in a Non-Terrestrial Network
With Apple introducing Emergency SOS via Satellite for iPhone 15, Apple patents regarding communications, including non-terrestrial network networks NTN, all of a sudden takes on new interest, especially for wireless system engineers and other communication specialists. Continue reading
Multiple Autonomous AI Driven BVLOS UAVs for Offshore Inspection Services
Marshall Futureworx, the venture building and advanced technologies arm of Marshall of Cambridge, has unveiled details of the first in a suite of new product lines and services it will be bringing to market to support ever increasing demand for secure and renewable energy. Continue reading
Man Stranded in Snowstorm without Cell Service Uses Drone to Send Message
A motorist had attempted to traverse a remote road in the U.S. Forest Service – Willamette National Forest in Oregon that is not maintained for winter travel. His vehicle became stuck in the snow and he did not have cell service to call for help (cell reception is very limited in many forested areas of Lane County). Continue reading
US Air Force Drones Can Now Recognize Faces
The U.S. Air Force now has the capability to use facial recognition on drones that could target specific people. Special operations forces can use the drones to gather intelligence and to aid in other missions, according to a contract first spotted by New Scientist. It’s part of a growing movement to develop automated weaponry that raises legal and ethical questions. Continue reading
South Korea to Launch Military Drone Unit in July
South Korea’s military plans to launch a comprehensive drone operations unit in July as part of its efforts to bolster its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities following North Korea’s drone incursions late last year. Continue reading
GA-ASI Continues LongShot Support
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is pleased to continue supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) LongShot program. LongShot changes the paradigm of air combat operations by demonstrating an unmanned air-launched vehicle capable of employing air-to-air weapons. Continue reading