South Korea’s military plans to launch a comprehensive drone operations unit in July as part of its efforts to bolster its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities following North Korea’s drone incursions late last year. Continue reading
GA-ASI Continues LongShot Support
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is pleased to continue supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) LongShot program. LongShot changes the paradigm of air combat operations by demonstrating an unmanned air-launched vehicle capable of employing air-to-air weapons. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Gets Order for 120th Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has received and order for its 120th Hermes 900 Medium-Range Long-Altitude (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Continue reading
Perceptual Robotics Expands into Asia
Utilising AI and drones, Perceptual Robotics provides autonomous wind turbine inspections across the UK and Europe. The company has now secured a brand-new deal with leading south-east Asian organisation, K2 Energy Group which has purchased its own Dhalion drone as a first of its kind for the region. Continue reading
RigiTech First to Begin Daily BVLOS Drone Delivery in France
Swiss drone manufacturer RigiTech becomes the first to operate a full BVLOS (Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight) route and makes drone delivery a reality in France. Starting with their first approved route linking Bourgoin-Jallieu to Tignieu-Jameyzieu, RigiTech has begun daily flights between laboratories, using its long-range drone, the Eiger. Continue reading
Dutch ILT Drones Find Lashing Violations on Container Ships
The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) and Netherlands Coast Guard are deploying drones to check lashings on board container ships. In 2022, 44 container ships were checked in this new way. Violations were found on eleven ships. Continue reading
US Air Force Special Ops Selects MQ-9B SkyGuardian for UAS Family of Systems Concept
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced a new contract with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to provide three MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems to its first U.S. customer. Continue reading
UK Extends Tekever Contract to Monitor Smuggling of Migrants
Through a contract worth as much as £1 billion ($1.2 billion), Tekever’s drones provide live-streamed video footage that helps law enforcement distinguish between passengers and traffickers. This has, according to the Home Office, led to “dozens of” convictions of smugglers. Continue reading