The Bundeswehr has begun negotiations with the Israelis on leasing armed Heron TP medium-range long-endurance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to bridge the gap until it acquires a European UAS by 2025, along with France, Italy and Spain. Continue reading
Variable Vectoring Technique for Propeller-Powered UAVs
The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) designed for plateau missions are usually installed with high span chord ratio wings, which provides more lifting force at a relatively low airspeed. The UAVs employ high span chord ratio wings, however, tend to lose their manoeuvrability.
Drones Help Predict Next Volcanic Eruption
Scientists in Iceland are turning to new technologies to help them predict the next major volcanic eruption there. Katla is one of the country’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, covered by the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Researchers are watching it very closely because it has the potential to be more damaging than the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which brought Europe to a standstill in 2010. Continue reading
New 15hp UAV Engine from Hirth Motors
Goebler-Hirthmotoren GmbH & Co. KG (Hirth Motors) has launched a new 15hp 4201 engine with advanced technology to create a new consumer off the shelf (COTS) propulsion system which meets the demanding requirements of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. Continue reading
Kratos Gets $3.8 Million Order for US Army Targets
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced today that its Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) Division’s Madison Research Corporation business unit has been awarded a $3.8 million task order under its TMO Aerial Target Support Prime Contract. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Promo Video
Northrop Grumman just released this ‘making of Triton’ promotional video. Continue reading
Korean Air to Mass Produce UAVs
Korean Air Lines Co. has announced that it has signed a deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) at the end of December last year to mass produce a new UAV for military reconnaissance missions.
Caterpillar and Redbird Advance Work Site Intelligence with Drone Analytics
Caterpillar has entered into a new marketing agreement with aerial data collection company Redbird, in the Europe, Africa and Middle East region. Continue reading