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Typically, the primary indicator of a burgeoning wildfire in California is a plume of hazy, gray smoke wafting through the air, seen by satellites or cameras. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire, is alerted, and mitigation and containment efforts ensue. Continue reading
The Polish government hasrolled out a new armed, unmanned aerial vehicle concept aimed at countering smaller drones, known as the HAASTA, to kick off the annual MSPO defense trade show. Continue reading
MIT researchers have created a new algorithm to enable more complex maneuvering capabilities in tailsitter drones. The novel design could have potential applications in search-and-rescue missions, as well as for deliveries in remote or difficult-to-access locations. Continue reading
Morocco has begun talks with the Turkish company Baykar to acquire the Akinci combat drone . This unmanned aircraft entered service in 2021 and is considered the ‘jewel’ of the Turkish military arsenal. Due to its capabilities, other countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have already acquired several units. Continue reading
Ukrainian-produced SAKER SCOUT drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and advanced optics promise to enhance the effectiveness of Ukrainian troops by detecting enemy targets often missed by the human eye, even when hidden under camouflage. Continue reading
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has demonstrated its Australian made directed energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a field environment, in front of an international audience. Continue reading
Videos that appeared online on Sunday depict the 1,500-pound, propeller-driven drones—which can range hundreds of miles—striking a Russian patrol boat and supply truck in occupied southern Ukraine. Continue reading
New technologies are helping to make the most of infrastructure evaluation. Stantec, in collaboration with Skydio, delivered an innovative bridge inspection for the Nevada Department of Transportation at the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam Bypass). Continue reading