Komatsu and Skycatch jointly announced the global availability of the Explore1 high precision RTK drone, Edge1 GNSS base station, on-premise data processing and aerial analytics unit, now available through the Komatsu global distribution channels. Continue reading
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Swarm Killer: Raytheon’s Mobile Laser Defense System
Raytheon just released this High-Energy Mission Scenarios marketing video in which they demonstrate their vision for networked laser defenses. Continue reading
China’s X-47B Knockoff at Zuhai Airshow
The Chinese government regularly uses Zhuhai, also known as the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition and Airshow China, to formally reveal new aircraft and other military technologies. Continue reading
China Releases CH-5 Video
China has released a new propaganda video of its deadly unmanned fighter jet, which shows the aircraft striking still and moving targets. Continue reading
Elbit to Provide UAS to EU Maritime Safety Agency
Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced that it was awarded a framework contract to provide maritime Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) patrol services to be provided by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to countries in the European Union. Continue reading
Raytheon Gets $191M US Army Contract for C-UAS Radars
The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Company a $191 million contract for Ku-band radio frequency radars. KuRFS, an advanced electronically scanned array system, fills an immediate U.S. Army operational need for a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle radar. Continue reading
New Drone Speed World Record Set at the FAI World Drone Racing Championships
Switzerland’s Timothy Trowbridge is the holder of the new FAI world record for speed over 100m with a racing drone. The drone racing pilot hit an average speed of 114.2382 km/h across two separate runs of the 100m track, which was specially constructed for the FAI World Drone Racing Championships here at the Shenzhen Universiade Center-Stadium. Continue reading
Iris Automation, Kansas DOT Begin Test Flights for Drone Integration Pilot Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is starting the testing phase of the Integration Pilot Program this week. Flights by Iris Automation will focus on enabling new detect and avoid capabilities for drones. Continue reading