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Containerized AUDS (C-AUDS) a Layered Counter UAS Solution to
Detect, Track, Identify and Defeat Malicious Threats
Liteye Systems, Inc, a world leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), announced the receipt of a $6M add-on production order bringing the March & April 2020 total award to $9M. The recent award by the US Government continues a three-year span of production that delivers life-saving technology to our warfighters. Continue reading
In response to the evolving global regulatory framework and a growing demand for intelligent, safe and secure airspace management capabilities for autonomous systems, ANRA Technologies, a supplier of UAS Traffic Management (UTM) capabilities, has announced the release of SmartSkies. Continue reading
Woolpert has been contracted by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to develop a strategic plan and concept of operations for Indiana’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program. Continue reading
Jetoptera’s J-55 Unmanned Aerial System uses parts created with NASA Glenn’s silicon carbide materials
As NASA looks to the future of flight, the agency is investing in technologies aimed at changing the aviation industry as we know it. These developments vary from basic materials to full-scale experimental aircraft, all designed to increase efficiency and reliability, while decreasing weight and cost. Continue reading
Boeing recently demonstrated the capability of S-100 Camcopter unmanned air vehicles to delivered supplies to U.S. Army troops. Continue reading
On April 3rd, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew its SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in the skies above Southern California as part of a joint flight demonstration with NASA. Continue reading
Autonomous Systems researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated another drone capable of flying and hovering in any orientation, this time with higher efficiency. It’s extraordinary to watch its 12 coaxial rotors twisting and turning in flight. Continue reading
By harnessing the power of strong winds at higher altitude than turbines reach, airborne wind energy could be another key source of renewable energy, but it will need a combination of successful designs, more robust software and good storytelling to really take off.