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Drones are already very useful, but they could be even more so if they could land on vehicles without requiring those vehicles to slow down for them. A new system makes that possible, allowing for on-truck landings at speeds of up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Continue reading
– UI Helicopter, Korea’s only comprehensive rotary-wing aircraft MRO and service specialist, announced the successful completion of mine detection demonstrations using the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned helicopter in the South Sea from Oct. 23, in collaboration with the Republic of Korea Navy. Continue reading
Modern battlefields are defined by speed and saturation. Small unmanned aircraft systems can swarm by the hundreds, overwhelming defenses and striking before human decision loops close. Without effective counter-UAS systems, air defence operators face more targets than they can track or defeat, leaving U.S. forces vulnerable. Continue reading
– Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection service, has commenced operations for its clean maritime drone demonstrator “BlueWater 2”. The project will see Skyports demonstrating drones’ potential to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial emissions monitoring, offshore drone delivery, automated port surveillance and long range maritime surveillance. Continue reading
The inaugural FAI World Drone Soccer Championships kicks off in Shanghai, China on 15 November with futuristic and fast-paced matches set to bring the thrills of a team game to the world of air sports. Continue reading
Older buildings let thousands of dollars-worth of energy go to waste each year through leaky roofs, old windows, and insufficient insulation. But even as building owners face mounting pressure to comply with stricter energy codes, making smart decisions about how to invest in efficiency is a major challenge. Continue reading
– uAvionix, a leader in advanced airspace surveillance and communications solutions, and OneSky, a global provider of uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and airspace intelligence platforms, today announced a strategic partnership integrating uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B traffic data directly into OneSky’s enterprise UTM platform via API. Continue reading
During a presentation for members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Defense and Security Committee, solutions developed by the WITPiS and Chema DS consortium were demonstrated, according to a statement posted by Chema DS. Continue reading