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For the first time an autonomously flying quadrotor has outperformed two human pilots in a drone race. The success is based on a novel algorithm that was developed by researchers of the University of Zurich. It calculates time-optimal trajectories that fully consider the drones’ limitations. Continue reading
Romanian aircraft construction and repair company Aerostar and UK military joint-venture U-TacS have signed a memorandum for cooperation in the assembly of military drones in Bacau, the city mayor said. Continue reading
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UK-based startup Ellipsis Earth believes it can help to start cleaning it up plastic pollution. Using drones fitted with cameras, Ellipsis maps the location of plastic pollution. Through computer software and image recognition, it’s then able to identify the type of plastic, its size, and in some cases, even the brand or origin of the trash. This data can be used to inform solutions.
Turkey’s Baykar Makina has published images of its concept for a jet-powered unmanned combat air vehicle concept that the company hopes to fly as a prototype in 2023. Continue reading
In future, drones will have their own kind of traffic system. This will allow flights in areas with a high volume of drones to be carried out easily, safely and in coordination with manned air traffic. This is the idea of U-Space – a concept of the EU’s Aviation Safety Agency EASA, which EU member states are to implement by the beginning of 2023. Continue reading
Citadel Defense has secured $4M in new government contracts in June as demand for combat-proven counter drone solutions accelerates. Rapid proliferation of small, low-cost drones threatens personnel and critical assets, impacting the military’s ability to conduct successful operations. Continue reading
Malaysia Airports announced that it has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Skyports, a global designer and operator of vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxis, and Volocopter, a pioneer of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). Continue reading
Robotic Skies, Inc, a global marketplace for professional commercial drone maintenance and repair services, announced its new headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. The facility centralizes company operations and advances its service capabilities, including onboarding, training, and logistics support for marketplace partners. Continue reading