Ukrainian companies have increased their industrial capacity to produce four million drones a year, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at a June 26 press briefing. Continue reading
US Soldiers Drop Live Grenades from Drones in Germany
The U.S. Army took a step toward integrating killer drones into its battlefield tactics after it dropped live grenades from the air at a training area in Germany last week. Continue reading
Ukraine and Eric Schmidt’s Swift Beat to Expand Production of Unmanned Systems
In Denmark, in the presence of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Swift Beat, LLC CEO Eric Schmidt signed a memorandum on a long-term strategic partnership. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command. The aircraft will go through calibration and other testing prior to being transferred to the Navy’s operational unit. Continue reading
da Vinci’s 500-Year-Old Aerial Screw Drawing Could Inform New, Quieter Drone Design
The Federal Aviation Administration receives thousands of complaints every year about the characteristic loud buzzing produced as drone propellers slice through the air. That noise is an issue in other countries, too: Canada and England, for instance, report a sharp uptick in similar complaints over the last several years. Continue reading
Ukraine’s Unmanned Surface Vessels Launch Bomber Drones to Attack Crimea
Ukraine is now using bomber drones launched from unmanned surface vessels (USVs aka drone boats) to attack targets in Crimea. This includes a high-value Russian radar installation on peninsula. Continue reading
First Drone Parcel Delivery Flight in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has launched its first test flight for a cutting-edge drone parcel delivery service, marking a significant step forward in efforts to modernise the emirate’s transport network and boost efficiency. Continue reading
Sky Elements Drone Show Aims for World Records on July 4 Celebrations
Thursday night, the sky above Irving was lit up with more than just fireworks. About 525 drones took flight as part of Sky Elements‘ highly anticipated show at the city’s Sparks and Stripes Fourth of July celebration. The North Texas-based company was aiming to set a world record for the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat. Continue reading