Kyrgyzstan has received the Bayraktar Akıncı and TAI Aksungur unmanned aerial vehicles that it earlier ordered from Turkey’s leading aviation companies, Baykar and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Continue reading
Percepto Receives FAA Approval to Remotely Operate Full Drone Fleet by One Operator
Percepto, an autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide waiver to operate a full fleet of Percepto drones remotely by one operator. Continue reading
Droniq and Eviden Test Automated Drone Use at Home Airport
Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport underlined its positioning as an innovation airport when testing automated drone use. The companies Droniq and Eviden have now carried out a test operation at the airport that simulated the automated drone inspection of a car fire, including the search for people using a thermal imaging camera. Continue reading
Medvedev Visits Unmanned Helicopter Factory in Moscow Industrial Park
Despite the challenges posed by economic sanctions on Russia’s economy, it’s apparent that Moscow is consistently finding ways to lessen their effect. Recently, a video circulating on social networks offers a fresh perspective on the production of military drones within the Russian Federation. Continue reading
BlueHalo to Integrate Directed Energy Capability on US Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
BlueHalo has been awarded a contract from the United States Navy’s Office of Naval Research and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division to develop a High Energy Laser (HEL) Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) prototype, integrated onboard the Marine Corp’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). Continue reading
Russian Tanks Receive New Counter-Drone Electronic Warfare System
Within Russian social media, a photo has been published showcasing the “Volnorez” electronic warfare system designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. It’s poised for installation on a tank situated within the conflict zone, in the occupied part of Ukraine. Continue reading
Schubeler and Bellwether Industries to Build and Test Electric Propulsion Systems
Bellwether Industries, a developer of Urban Aerial Mobility (UAM) solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Schubeler, a global supplier of electric propulsion technology. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) solutions. Continue reading
CityAirbus NextGen Leaves No Milestone Unturned
CityAirbus NextGen’s imminent power-on is the latest in a year of exciting developments. Here’s an update on the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype with Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus. Continue reading