Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cutting-edge Mesh Rider Radios into its full line of AIM BLUE drones, including its newest X2 BLUE NANO, a cargo pocket-sized nUAS with indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation capabilities. Continue reading
WZ-8 Supersonic UAV Spotted on the Soviet Tu-16 Bomber’s belly
Recently, social media users have shared photos of a Chinese N-6H bomber in flight. This bomber, an adapted Soviet Tu-16 that is produced in China, had a WZ-8 jet drone attached to its undercarriage. The exact context of these photos remains unclear, such as whether the WZ-8 drone is operational, or if this was simply a test flight for the bomber or drone. Continue reading
German Vice Chancellor Opens Quantum Systems Factory in Ukraine
Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18. Quantum Systems is the company behind advanced Vector reconnaissance drones, 212 of which have been provided to Ukraine by the German government. Continue reading
Zipline Makes 1,000,000 Commercial Autonomous Drone Deliveries
Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, has just become the first company in history to complete one million commercial drone deliveries to customers. If Zipline’s autonomous software was a human pilot, it would have already spent more than 120 years flying in the air. Continue reading
Tests Expose Worrying Flaws in France’s Anti-Drone System for 2024 Olympics
With less than 100 days to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics, which organisers plan to open with an elaborate waterborne ceremony on the Seine river, concerns are mounting about the efficiency of the anti-drone shield meant to protect the French capital from a potential terror attack. According to several security sources, recent tests have exposed some worrying flaws in the system. Continue reading
Suter Launches New HF-TOA288-SDI Heavy Fuel Engine
Suter is launching its new HF-TOA288-SDI heavy fuel engine at this years’ xPonential 2024 in San Diego, CA. This new 22.5hp unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine meets the growing demand for engines utilizing jet fuel (Jet-A1, JP5, JP8) to meet safety and logistics goals of global customers. Continue reading
Arcline Completes Acquisition of Kaman
Kaman Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition by Arcline Investment Management, L.P. in an all-cash transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $1.8 billion. Continue reading
Red Cat and Sentien Robotics Partner for UAS Hive Land, Air and Sea Drone Swarming Operations
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, has announced a partnership with Sentien Robotics, a leader in autonomous drone fleet logistics. Continue reading