The Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) and Drone Logistics Ecosystem (DLE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on various fields related to the Drone delivery industry. Continue reading
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RTK From the Sky Technology Delivers Three Minute Global Convergence
In late 2020, Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division announced their technological breakthrough of global RTK From the Sky, demonstrating a future where instantaneous PPP and global RTK-level accuracy is possible. Continue reading
Elroy Air Unveils the Chapparal – Autonomous, Hybrid eVTOL Cargo Aircraft
San Francisco-based Elroy Air has unveiled its pre-production aircraft model – the Chapparal – fitted with the autonomous aerial cargo system. The craft’s USP is its end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system. Continue reading
Droneshield Releases Upgraded Capabilities via Firmware Across its C-UAS Devices
DroneShield, an Australian/US supplier of Artificial Intelligence based platforms for protection against advanced threats such as drones and autonomous systems, has announced an enhancement of its AI engine through the release of updated RF Detection devices. Continue reading
Australia Opens Hypersonics Research Centre
The Australian Government’s commitment to innovation and national security is at the forefront following the official opening of Defence’s state-of-the-art, purpose built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. Continue reading
Canadian Coast Guard Conducts Offshore Sea Trials of VTOL UAS
Kongsberg Geospatial announced that it successfully conducted sea trials of the Shield AI V-BAT Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, operating from a small cargo vessel far offshore in international waters. Continue reading
Chevron Orders American Robotics’ Automated Drones
Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of private wireless data, drone and automated data solutions through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ondas Networks Inc. and American Robotics, Inc., announced today that American Robotics received a new purchase order from Chevron for its fully autonomous, FAA-approved, Scout Systems. Continue reading
FedEx Wants to Equip Airbus A321s with Anti-Missile Laser Countermeasures
The FAA has filed a proposal with the U.S. Department of Transportation that seeks special conditions that would allow FedEx aircraft to carry infrared countermeasures to defend against heat-seeking missiles. While this isn’t the first time that infrared countermeasures have been proposed for commercial aircraft, or even FedEx aircraft, the filing suggests the need for missile defenses even in the commercial airline sector still remains. Continue reading