Norwegian drone logistics company Aviant has launched its home delivery service, Kyte, now capable of delivering groceries, takeaway food, and non-prescription medicines to sparsely populated areas and holiday homes in Norway. Continue reading
Leonardo Unveils AWHero RUAS New Configuration for Naval Operations
Leonardo has unveiled the latest developments for its 200 kg class AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) during an official ceremony held at SEAFUTURE 2023 (La Spezia – Italy) on board Italian Navy’s Paolo Thaon di Revel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura – Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel). The unveiling was carried out in the presence of representatives from institutions and across industry. Continue reading
Estimating Fall-Harvested Alfalfa Yield with UAV–Based Multispectral and Thermal Images
A study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture–National Institute of Food and Agriculture aims to evaluate the efficacy of simple linear, multiple, and robust regression methods to predict fall-harvested alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) yield using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-acquired multispectral and thermal images. Continue reading
1,000+ Drones Light Up Sydney During Vivid Festival
Over 1,000 drones light up Sydney during the as part of the ‘Written in the Stars’ show. The drone show is the largest ever performed in the Southern Hemisphere and will take place six times during Vivid Sydney. Continue reading
Textron and Anduril Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, and Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, completed a successful demonstration of a Textron Systems Aerosonde Hybrid Quad (HQ) UAS operated with multiple payloads onboard to simulate and geolocate threat emitters. Continue reading
Fully Automated Lettuce Crop Monitoring by Greenhouse Drones
In spring 2022, Corvus Drones introduced fully automated greenhouse drones for young plant producers and breeders. Operating greenhouse drones is easy and can be done from one’s office. Docking stations for automatic recharging and data upload are the ingredients to make the loop from data collection to reporting fully automated. Continue reading
US Marine Corps Wants Air-Launched Loitering Munitions with Swarm Capability
The US Marine Corps has begun experimenting with a family of loitering, swarming munitions for attack helicopters that will give the service extra reach for future operations in the Indo-Pacific, according to the Corps’ latest update to its ongoing modernization efforts. Continue reading
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation Acquires Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) announced that it has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, which previously served as a production and delivery center for Sikorsky’s S-76 and S-92 helicopters. Continue reading