AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $12,051,941 firm-fixed-price contract for RQ-20B Puma AE3 UAS systems. Continue reading
Russia Develops Hibernation Tool for FPV Drones
The Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB) has developed a tool for the hibernation of FPV drones of the Joker line, which allows unmanned aerial vehicles to go into sleep mode for up to several weeks after being placed in an attack position. Continue reading
Drones Measure Temperatures in Paris Research Program
A slight hum in the sky of the Bois de Vincennes. At more than a hundred meters high, Météo France drones measure the temperature of Paris in the evening. A first in a city. Continue reading
US Air Force & US Army Test Phone App that Detects UAS
U.S. Army Central’s Task Force 39, the team dedicated to developing innovative ideas throughout USARCENT, facilitated a test of CARPE Dronvm at McEntire Joint National Guard Base and Poinsett Range on July 18, 2023. Continue reading
Draganfly and Promo Drone Unveil Starling X.2 Outdoor Messaging and Aerial Advertising Drone
Draganfly Inc. announced that it has developed the Starling X.2 drone digital display messaging platform with its partner Promo Drone, a San Diego-based digital display drone company. Continue reading
Frightening: The English Electric Lightning Story
In 1960 the United Kingdom unveiled the English Electric Lightning: the first and only jet capable of reaching Mach 2 speeds that the UK ever fully produced. The Lightning was packed with state-of-the art technology including world first radar tech. The Lightning also features an incredibly unique engine placement that contributes to its iconic look and insane performance. Continue reading
Bipartisan FAA Bill Gains Support of More Than 1,000 Aviation Stakeholders
H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years, has earned the backing of more than 1,000 aviation industry leaders and stakeholders, including many at the national level and the state and local levels. Continue reading
Nigerian Army Operating Chinese Ziyan Blowfish UAS
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of the Chinese-made Ziyan UAS Blowfish, a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The Blowfish was recently showcased by the NA Command Engineering Depot (CED) at the just concluded Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2023. Continue reading