UAS VISION
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– Heven Drones, which is headquartered in Miami but has a research and development facility in Carmel, Israel, unveiled a new hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the Raider at the IDEX 2025 defence exhibition, held in Abu Dhabi earlier in February. Continue reading
– Cummings Aerospace and ATRX signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of high-speed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The companies will work together to integrate a high-speed turbo-rocket onto a proven airframe with the goal of developing affordable UAS that can fly at supersonic and hypersonic speeds. Continue reading
– BlueBird Aero Systems has unveiled a field-proven operational Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAV, powered by a new PEM Fuel-Cell technology developed over the past several years by H3 Dynamics in the USA. This cutting-edge innovation redefines operational capabilities by delivering an electric VTOL UAV with unprecedented flight endurance of over 6 hours, unmatched reliability and a sustainable energy solution. Continue reading
– Packet Digital announced that it has been awarded an additional contract by the U.S. Navy to continue its development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) smart batteries, chargers, and power systems. Continue reading
– Amprius Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has announced a new SiCore cell as part of its expanding SiCore product platform. Continue reading
– HevenDrones (Heven), the market leader in hydrogen-powered drones, has announced a partnership with SMARTSHOOTER, a global innovator in fire control systems that significantly increase hit probability against static and moving ground and aerial targets. Continue reading
– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a five-year OTA contract for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 under Task Area 1. The total value of this award, if all options are exercised over the five-year period, is $1.45B. Continue reading
– PowerLight Technologies, an experienced provider of safe wireless power transfer, producing long-distance, high-power solutions that deliver mission critical power to hard-to-reach areas, announced that it is working with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the DOD’s Operational Energy Innovation Directorate, to demonstrate delivery of wireless power beaming to a Group-2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aloft at 5,000 feet altitude, allowing it to rapidly recharge in flight and to conduct its mission without landing. Continue reading