Russia flew €140m in cash and a selection of captured UK and US weapons to Iran in return for dozens of deadly drones for its war in Ukraine, a security source has claimed. Continue reading
Gel Filling Could Triple Lifespan of Lithium Batteries
Chinese scientists have developed a new technology that could triple the lifespan of a traditional lithium-ion battery and reduce its risk of catching fire. The technology, which replaces the battery’s chemical solution with a new substance of gel-like consistency, could be scaled up to find immediate application in China’s booming electric vehicles industry, the researchers said.
Researchers Develop Hacker Drone that ‘Sees Through Walls’ via Wifi
Using a $20 off-the-shelf drone, researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario have created what is effectively an airborne scanning device that can triangulate the location of every WiFi-connected device in your house. Continue reading
China Pairs Armed Robot Dogs with Drones
A video showing a demonstration of a Chinese drone acting as a mini dropship for a robot dog armed with a machine gun has emerged online. Continue reading
Percepto Gets Nationwide FAA Waiver for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Percepto, an autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, empowering US-based Percepto customers whose sites comply with the waiver’s criteria to benefit from remotely operated drones. Continue reading
Baykar to Complete Ukraine Plant in 2 Years
As part of an agreement between Turkey and Ukraine, signed just before Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion, Baykar had agreed to build its second manufacturing plant in Ukraine. Continue reading
Forecast: Worldwide CIVIL UAS Spending of $139 Billion Over the Next Decade
The dynamic growth in Civil Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) over the period will create significant rewards for smart investment as nations open their airspace, commercial applications take off, and civil governments adopt systems for new roles in border security and public safety. Continue reading
Embention Authorized to Operate Glider Drones in Germany
Embention has confirmed that it has become the first Spanish company to obtain the authorization of the LBA (German Aviation Safety Agency) to operate unmanned aircraft in German territory. The LBA‘s authorization is in addition to that granted by the AESA, which is a prerequisite for obtaining permits in the destination country. Continue reading