The Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) and Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated their UAV optimization technologies using aerial command and control (C2) of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
US Army Tests Chemical, Biological Sensor Integration
ECBC joined with technology developers from private industry and other Army and joint organizations to test a new integrated system of chemical and biological agent sensors Aug. 15 through 26 at Dugway Proving Ground’s West Desert Test Center in Utah.
$150M Unmanned Helicopter Project in Changzhou
Jiangsu Tianyu Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. and the 60th Research Institute of the General Staff Department of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (60th Research Institute) held a signing ceremony for cooperation on an unmanned helicopter project recently.
Royal Navy Tests Unmanned Speedboat on Thames Ahead of Unmanned Warrior
The UK Royal Navy has tested an unmanned speedboat on the River Thames ahead of a naval drone exercise off the UK coast this autumn. To the delight of tourists, Tower Bridge swung open to let through the sleek, low-slung craft, known as Mast (Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed).
Classic WW2 Fighters — Low, Loud & Fast
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Mercedes Benz, Matternet Unveil Delivery Drone Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans and drone tech startup Matternet have created a concept car, or as they’re calling it a Vision Van, that could change the way small packages are delivered across short distances. The Vision Van’s rooftop serves as a launch and landing pad for Matternet’s new, Matternet M2 drones. Continue reading
US Navy Demonstrates Cross-Domain Communications via Blackwing Submarine-Launched UAV
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the United States Navy has successfully demonstrated the use of its submarine-launched Blackwing UAV to link with a swarm of unmanned undersea vehicles and communicate with the submarine combat control system during the Annual Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) on August 16.
UK Wants Swarms of Drones for Defence Missions
The UK Ministry of Defence is to invest up to £3 million in this ‘Many drones make light work’ competition. The aim is to find technology solutions that show and evaluate the benefits of using drones for defence.