– Aker Solutions certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations opens a new age of autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process plants and industrial sites. Continue reading
Sierra Nevada Reveals BRAWLR Air Defense System that’s Already Deployed – “Somewhere”
– Sierra Nevada Corp. has revealed new details about a closely held new air defense system that it claims has already helped down scores of aerial threats, though it won’t say where. Continue reading
China’s National Day Drone Show in Quanzhou Ends in Disaster
A spectacular drone and fireworks show in Quanzhou, China, celebrating the launch of the Cai Guoqiang Contemporary Art Center, turned chaotic after a technical glitch caused dozens of drones to crash mid-performance. Continue reading
British-Ukrainian Trypillian Unveils Tactical UAV Family Featuring Modular Strike and Recon Platforms
The British-Ukrainian developer Trypillian has unveiled a new family of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles, outlining a modular suite of platforms intended for strike, reconnaissance, communications relay and battlefield logistics. Continue reading
Kratos/Taiwan Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone to Fly Next Year
Along-range kamikaze drone that U.S. firm Kratos is working on together with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is set to make its maiden flight early next year. Continue reading
Two Amazon Delivery Drones Crash in West Phoenix
Two Amazon Prime Air drones hit an extended crane conducting work on the roof of a Tolleson building, causing the drones and the crane to crash in different parking lots, according to the Tolleson Police Department. Continue reading
SkeyDrone Selected by Elia for Power Line Drone Detection Deployment Across Belgium
– SkeyDrone has announced a landmark agreement with Elia, Belgium’s high-voltage transmission system operator, for the deployment of its advanced drone detection solution across multiple sites. Continue reading
UAVSICS to Distribute EagleNXT in Chile
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (EagleNXT), a provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, has announced UAVSICS as the official distributor of EagleNXT drones in Chile, strengthening its leadership in the region and expanding access to cutting-edge UAV technology. Continue reading