FLIR’s Prox Dynamics unit is in the process of developing a new version of its PD-100 Black Hornet nano rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Jane’s has learned. Continue reading
Quadcopter Inspects B-52 on USAF Taxiway
An unusual aircraft went through its motions on the Edwards Air Force Base flightline March 16 when a small quadcopter equipped with a camera took to the sky to perform a visual inspection of a B-52 Stratofortress. Continue reading
French Start-Up Unveils Inflatable UAVs
French start-up company Airvada presented its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux. Continue reading
Rotary UAV Engine Completes 1,000 Hour Test
Rotron Power Ltd, a manufacturer of advanced rotary-powered propulsion systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications,has announced the successful completion of a 1,000 hour simulated flight endurance test. Continue reading
Russia’s New Drone-Based Electronic-Warfare System
Russia’s new drone-based electronic-warfare system, the Leer-3 RB-341V combines jammers and Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles to disable cellular networks, and allow the Russian military to send fake messages to subscribers. Continue reading
Walmart Patents Drones as In-store Gofers
US retail giant Walmart has recently been granted a patent for using in-store drones to shuttle merchandise from one department to another. Continue reading
Flying Cell Phone Towers – One Step Closer
Fenix Group, a private VA based technology firm, has partnered with Martin UAV, a Texas based manufacturer of rugged utility drones to launch the world’s first under-55-lbs. drone capable of providing fully functional 4G cell phone service. Continue reading
General Atomics Gets $98M MQ-9 USAF Development Contract
General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $98,000,000 ceiling indefinite-delivery/