Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) this week introduced legislation to support the research and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies at the nation’s UAS test sites. Continue reading
AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 Rapidly Deployable Loitering Missile System
AeroVironment has unveiled the newest version of its Switchblade 300 rapidly deployable loitering missile system. The Switchblade 300 Block 20 builds on Block 10C’s battle-proven performance with new operational features and significant performance and capability improvements. Continue reading
DroneShield Releases DroneGun Mk4
DroneShield has released a new product, the DroneGun Mk4, following extensive development in response to end-user feedback. The product is available for purchase from today to qualified end-users, where lawful. Continue reading
EHang Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results – Revenues & Profits Down
EHang Holdings Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Continue reading
China Donates More Drones to Africa
The Chinese government has donated four NORINCO Type PMR-50 drone to the Benin Republic to improve its security and crime detection amid the emergence of terror activities around the country. Continue reading
Japanese Defense Firms Unveil High-Energy Laser Anti-Drone Weapons
For the first time, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have unveiled in public the prototypes of their respective laser systems to shoot down incoming hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
Larger Drones to Fly 50-Mile New York Drone Corridor
Oneida County’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome recently received a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight authority. Continue reading
IAI Integrates Windward Maritime AI Insights with Heron System
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Windward Ltd. have signed a teaming agreement that will provide the maritime community with enhanced autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities through the use of persistent surveillance unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading