The U.S. Army selected Near Earth Autonomy to lead a new $15 Million program to develop and field an optionally piloted contested logistics solution by retrofitting UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters with advanced autonomy kits. Continue reading
NASA Tests Ultralight Antennas
– NASA engineers are using one of the world’s lightest solid materials to construct an antenna that could be embedded into the skin of an aircraft, creating a more aerodynamic and reliable communication solution for drones and other future air transportation options. Continue reading
Altitude Angel and AirHub Sign Partnership Agreement
– Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, and Dutch drone enterprise solutions provider AirHub, have signed a partnership agreement which sees both parties combine to offer an advanced airspace management platform across the Netherlands and mainland Europe. Continue reading
Piasecki Aircraft Acquires Kaman Air Vehicles’ KARGO UAV Program
– Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has announced the acquisition of Kaman Air Vehicles‘ KARGO UAV program, expanding its portfolio of vertical lift and cargo UAS solutions. KARGO UAV is a medium-lift, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle that has been demonstrated to both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army for its cargo VTOL capabilities, with successful autonomous lift and flight testing under military evaluation programs. Continue reading
MBDA Invests in UK’s Hydra Drones
– MBDA, a strategic partner to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for complex weapons, has invested in Hydra Drones, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) SME. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Jet-Powered Drones Project Completed
The UK Royal Navy Banshee drones have now been retired from service, with the Fleet Air Arm team having achieved its objectives. In 2023, a flight was created by 700X Naval Air Squadron to understand how to fly and operate these high-speed jet-powered drones. Continue reading
Volz Servos Gets EN/AS 9100 Aviation Certificate
Quality assurance in the development, production and distribution of actuators for the aviation market now officially certified: Volz Servos GmbH & Co. KG has successfully completed the extensive certification process according to EN/AS 9100. Among other things, the German servo specialist has identified and clearly defined all processes in the company and specified responsibilities. Continue reading
China Unveils Thermos Drone
A new unmanned aerial vehicle resembling a thermos has been unveiled in China, marking a significant leap forward in military drone technology. Continue reading