In a field at a secret location, dozens of armed Ukrainian soldiers are running through billowing smoke and trying to escape the attention of drones buzzing overhead. Continue reading
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Fingerprint Technology Inspires Non-GPS Navigation for Drones
– Advanced Navigation, an Australian supplier of autonomous systems and navigation technologies, along with MBDA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a resilient navigation system integrating MBDA’s NILEQ absolute positioning technology.
Ukraine to Produce 30,000 Long-Range Drones in 2025 – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the country’s resilience plan to the Ukrainian Parliament and emphasized goals for advancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Ukrainian media UNIAN reported on November 19. Continue reading
Drones Blast Heavy Metal to Scare Away Grizzly Bears
As grizzly bears continue to repopulate Montana’s northern prairies, wildlife managers use variety of methods to push them away from ranches and other potential trouble spots, including shouting at the bears over drone speakers. Continue reading
GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 Engine
On Nov. 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility. The Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) 2.0 is a highly reliable low-maintenance engine with a 40 percent increase in service life providing longer maintenance-free operational periods. Continue reading
Airbus Launches SIRTAP Final Assembly Line
The Airbus SIRTAP RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has achieved a new milestone, with the establishment of a final assembly line which is now moving towards the production of the first two prototypes. Continue reading
Russian-Made Gerbera Drones Utilize Chinese Engines, Western Parts
Russia is extensively using Gerbera drones against Ukraine, which are capable of carrying a warhead and conducting radio-electronic reconnaissance, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR). Continue reading
Russia Develops Flamethrower FPV Drones to Counter Ukrainian UAV Attacks
On November 14, 2024, the Russian Telegram channel UAV Technician announced a new development by Russian engineers: a flamethrower-equipped FPV drone designed to counter Ukrainian UAVs, including models like Mavic and Vampire. Continue reading