Eric Schmidt, the billionaire investor and former CEO of Google, said it’s time for the US military to do away with tanks, artillery and mortars in favor of aerial drones similar to the ones that he is building to help Ukraine. Continue reading
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Kharkiv Scientist Detained for Assisting Russians to Enhance Shahed Drones
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Prosecutor’s General Office of Ukraine has revealed that a scientist from a university in Kharkiv has been detained for developing blueprints and performing calculations to enhance kamikaze drones and their launch systems at the request of the Russian military. Continue reading
Sweden and Colombia Collaborate on a Drone that Combats Climate Change
A successful collaboration project between EAFIT University in Colombia, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and Saab has resulted in a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) able to collect data for climate monitoring. Continue reading
Drone Medications Delivery Demo Across the Chesapeake Bay
On October 25th. the Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often endure delays due to transportation challenges. Continue reading
Quickstep and RMIT Study Braiding for Composite Manufacture
A study by composites manufacturer Quickstep Technologies and RMIT University has concluded that braiding technology offers an opportunity to enhance the production rate of composite structures for eVTOL UAS applications. Continue reading
Malta’s First Drone Delivery Service Coming Soon
A new drone delivery service that promises to halve the time needed to transport medical supplies between hospitals in Malta is set to be launched within weeks, according to the company behind it. Continue reading
Russian Drones at Exhibitions Differ from Those in War
In a revealing interview with Ukrainska Pravda, a Ukrainian soldier known as “Petro” shed light on the real state of Russian drones used in combat. “At military exhibitions, Russian drones appear flawless, featuring pristine metal fittings and securely tightened aluminum screws. However, in reality, they’re mostly held together by cable ties and superglue,” Petro shared. Continue reading
Polish Start-Up Wants to Revolutionize Rescue Missions with Fully Autonomous Drone
A start-up from southern Poland hopes to revolutionize rescue missions with the world’s first fully autonomous drone. The company said that for military purposes, “the drone launches in under 10 seconds without pilot training, detects and locates attackers, identifies individuals with weapons, and is disposable and cost-effective, with launch options from both vehicle-mounted and handheld tubes.” Continue reading