Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Continue reading
Titra to Integrate Airbus’ DeckFinder Airbus on ALPiN Drone for Naval Missions
Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. Continue reading
A Novel Drone Design Based on a Reconfigurable UAV for Wildfire Management
Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program offers a comprehensive exploration of the design and modelling of a versatile, reconfigurable multi-rotor UAV. Continue reading
Airbus Presents New Wingman Concept at ILA Berlin
Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a “Wingman” is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus contributes to mission success. Continue reading
NVIDIA Technology Found in Russian Military Drones
InformNapalm, an investigative organization, analyzed the documents, exposing that Russia is using NVIDIA’s Jetson series microcomputers for image recognition in its new Albatros M5 drones. Continue reading
Romania Unveils Prototype Ultra 60 Tactical Drone at BSDA 2024.
At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, the Romanian Military Technical Academy unveiled the Ultra 60, a class I tactical drone designed to be affordable and effective for military operations. This prototype marks a significant step in the development of cost-effective unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Continue reading
Global Hydrogen Powered Aircraft Market to Grow with CAGR of 21% to 2030
ResearchAndMarkets has just issued its report on The Hydrogen Powered Aircraft Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030. The global hydrogen powered aircraft market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 21% from 2024 to 2030. Continue reading
Case IH Debuts Sprayer Drones in Brazil
Case IH announced the pre-launch of its first sprayer drone as a complementary solution to the company’s portfolio. The company will import and distribute the Vtol in two models, 30 litres and 70 litres, in Brazil to all its concessionaries. The price of the drones will be published with the introduction. Continue reading