A surge in GPS jamming attacks in drone warfare has inspired Australian researchers to develop a celestial navigation system that uses visual data from stars rather than relying on the global positioning system. Continue reading
Croatia to Procure Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95M
The Croatian government has approved the procurement of the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone system for the Defense Ministry. Continue reading
Carabineros de Chile Acquires the CAMCOPTER S-100 for Security Operations
Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety. Continue reading
Two Arrested after ‘Hazardous Drone Operation’ near Boston Airport
Two people have been arrested after allegedly conducting a “hazardous drone operation” near the airspace of the US city of Boston’s main airport, police said. Continue reading
Poland to Acquire Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence. The MQ-9B is the newest model of RPA produced by GA-ASI, and will serve as the foundational intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform for Poland. Continue reading
MK30 – Amazon’s Most Advanced Delivery Drone Yet
– Amazon Prime Air launched its most advanced delivery drone in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area of Arizona and College Station, Texas, in November. The brand-new MK30 drone underwent an aerospace design and verification process, can travel two times farther than Amazon’s previous drones, and is significantly quieter. Continue reading
Skyborne Technology and Atlantic Industrial Group Announce AI Manufacturing JV for SVTOLs & Airships
– Skyborne Technology, a UAV Corp Company and Atlantic Industrial Group Inc. have announced a joint venture to build cutting-edge manufacturing capability at Skyborne’s Wewahitchka, Florida facility. Continue reading
BAE Systems Australia Conducts First VTOL Flight of New STRIX System
– BAE Systems Australia’s (BAESA’s) STRIX Uncrewed Aerial System has conducted its first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flight, with the company saying the flight was made using the aircraft’s autonomous onboard system. Continue reading