Anduril will soon begin producing its robotic drone “wingman” for the U.S. Air Force at its new Ohio factory—months ahead of schedule. Continue reading
U.S. Government Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences. Continue reading
Royal Netherlands Navy Receives 12 V-BAT Drones
After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased 12 V-BAT drones from Shield AI. Equipped with radar and a camera, this type of drone conducts reconnaissance and collects information. Continue reading
Shield AI’s X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ will Begin VTOL Flight Testing in Kansas this Year
Shield AI told TWZ recently that it will begin flight testing its hugely ambitious X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone ‘fighter,’ near Newton, Kansas, this year. Continue reading
The Strategic Advantage – American-Made Propulsion is the Future of Global UAV Missions
The landscape of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As global tensions rise and the demand for long-endurance, tactical intelligence increases, the “hobby-grade” components of the past are being replaced by rigorous, aviation-standard engineering. Continue reading
Ukraine Unveils AI Platform for Training Unmanned Systems with Real-World Battlefield Data
The Ukrainian government has approved the launch of an experimental project that will provide international partners with access to training AI models for unmanned systems based on real-world battlefield data. Continue reading
Japan Opens ‘Sky Paths’ for Drones to Inspect Power Lines
Japan is moving to open government-approved ‘sky paths’ for drones above the power lines that span the country, as utilities seek safer, faster ways to inspect infrastructure in mountainous regions. Continue reading
de Havilland Vampire – 4 Cannons, 8 Rockets, and a Very Small Jet
The monster was born behind locked doors in wartime Britain. Its silhouette was unnatural, its speed hard to believe, and when it lifted into the air, it seemed to float as if the rules of physics no longer applied. They called it the Vampire. Continue reading