UVision Air Ltd. – a manufacturer of lethal aerial loitering systems of all sizes – has demonstrated its Hero-30 short-range loitering system to strategic clients. Continue reading
Black Eagle 50 Compact RUAV at Eurosatory
Steadicopter Ltd. – a provider of advanced Unmanned Robotics Helicopters for Defense, HLS and civilian applications – will unveil final configuration of its Black Eagle 50 Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV) system at EUROSATORY 2018. Continue reading
China to Develop Large Payload Cargo Drone
Engineers at Beihang Unmanned Aircraft System Technology, a part of Beihang University in Beijing, are designing a drone that will be able to fly 1,500 kilometers carrying 1 metric ton of cargo. Continue reading
Drone-Powered Parasols for Japanese Golf Courses
Now, humanity has harnessed the awesome power of drones and created the most advanced parasol to date: Free Parasol. Continue reading
Russia Unveils Katran Rotary-Wing UAV
Russia unveiled its Katran rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during the Victory Day Parade in May. “The trials of the Katran UAV are scheduled for this summer [mid-2018],” a Russian aerospace industry source told Jane’s . Continue reading
Robo-Boats Swarm in the South China Sea
This video shows a swarm of 56 small, unmanned boats operating in the South China Sea. While a rudimentary demonstration, it mirrors similar exercises performed by U.S. Navy boats practicing — semi-autonomously — to defend harbours and intercept incoming vessels. Continue reading
Meal Drone Delivery Service Starts In Shanghai
Ele.me, one of China’s leading online food delivery platforms, has been given the green light by authorities to operate in the country’s initial delivery routes for drones. Continue reading
General Atomics and Pratt & Whitney Team Successful MQ-25 Engine Test
The Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW815 engine was selected by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to power their proposed solution for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refuelling aircraft. On April 5th, the GA-ASI/P&W team completed its first powered run of the PW815 with the GA-ASI MQ-25A inlet and exhaust configuration. Continue reading