The Teal quad contains a supercomputer which allows it to fly autonomously as well as recognise images. It is the brainchild of founder George Matus, who at only 18 years old, wanted to create a device that was ‘fast, versatile, smart and break the limits of what drones could do.
Democratic Convention is a No Drone Zone
Like its Republican counterpart in Cleveland, next week’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia is a “No Drone Zone.” Continue reading
Russia Tested Hydrogen-Powered UAV in Syria
During the operation in Syria, the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces (VKO) has tested hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a top-ranking representative of the military-industrial complex. According to him, air drones equipped with hydrogen engines showed very good results during the test flights.
Kafon Drone Clears Minefields 20 X Faster than People
The manufacture, dissemination and use of anti-personnel mines were effectively banned in the late 1990s when 133 nations signed the Ottawa Treaty. But despite that international agreement, an estimated 100 million mines remain buried beneath former war zones where they kill or maim an average of 10 people per day. Continue reading
Amazon Wants to use Street Lamps as ‘Docking Stations’
Airbus to Operate Heron I for Germany in Mali
The German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a contract to provide Heron I surveillance drones to support the Bundeswehr mission in Mali. Continue reading
Boeing F/A-18 Flight Demonstration – Farnborough Airshow 2016
Boeing F/A-18 at thr Trade Day – Wednesday Farnborough Airshow 2016. Continue reading
Drone Navigates Obstacles Like an Insect
Physics student Darius Merk has used an insect-inspired algorithm to develop a drone that can navigate around obstacles. His research could prove particularly useful in a natural disaster.