In September FIXAR conducted a video monitoring mission at a high altitude in a challenging mountainous region. The mission launch and drone take-off took place at an altitude of 5,300 m (17,388 ft). Continue reading
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Embraer Invests in Mobile Robotics and Drone Company XMobots
Brazilian airframe maker Embraer has signed an agreement to acquire a minority shareholding in XMobots, the largest drone company in Latin America. Continue reading
Skydio Gets SOC 2 Type II Data Security Compliance Certification
Skydio has announced a significant addition to its data security compliance with a SOC 2 Type II Certification. Continue reading
GA-ASI Opposes New Chinese Agriculture Project in Grand Forks
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. firmly opposes a new Chinese agricultural investment near Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., and calls on the U.S. government to halt the project. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Delivers 300 kW Laser to US Department Of Defense
Lockheed Martin delivered to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering OUSD (R&E) a new benchmark: a tactically-relevant electric 300 kW-class laser, the most powerful laser that Lockheed Martin has produced to date. Continue reading
Dutch Drone Manufacturer DeltaQuad Launches eVTOL with 4.5 Hours Flight Time
Dutch drone manufacturer DeltaQuad is launching the Evo, a fixed-wing electric UAV with Vertical Takeoff and Landing capability for mapping, inspection, and surveillance. Designed with the latest insights in aerodynamics, the Evo is breaking old eVTOL flight times and mission limitations. Continue reading
GA-ASI Flies Completely Autonomous UAS Flight Using Avenger MQ-20A
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) used a company-owned Avenger MQ-20A Unmanned Aircraft System to fly a military aircraft using an Artificially Intelligent (AI) pilot deployed on an operationally relevant, Open Mission Systems (OMS) software stack on Sept. 12, 2022. Continue reading
Meteodrone Coming to Grand Sky
All it takes is a patch of fog to ruin Thomas Swoyer’s day. Swoyer runs the first and only fully operational hub for researching, testing and developing commercial drones in the United States, from those used for military reconnaissance to ones that may drop packages at your front door someday.