On May 18, 2022, China launched the world’s first seaborne drone carrier capable of operating on its own. The unmanned ship can be controlled remotely and navigate autonomously in open water. Continue reading
Russia Turns Small Drones into (Inaccurate) Bombers
Russia may have just gained more than a thousand new bombers. But Ukrainian forces may have little to worry about, as the Orlan-10 drones they are converting into attack planes do not look very effective. Continue reading
The EU Regulations Are There, But ………..
The What, Why & How Relative to Training, Qualification & Examination of Remote Pilots, Instructors & Examiners Continue reading
Russia’s C-UAS Laser Weapon Claim Derided as Propaganda
Russia claims to have used laser weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine, although the US says it has seen no evidence of this and Ukraine has derided it as propaganda. Continue reading
General Atomics Eaglet Air-Launched Drone Set for US Army Tests
General Atomic‘s new air-launched drone, dubbed ‘Eaglet,’ is set for an Army demonstration this summer.
Rheinmetall Conducts Successful Trials of C-UAS Laser Weapons for the Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall has successfully tested the technology demonstrator version of a laser weapon built on behalf of the German Bundeswehr. Continue reading
12,000 Wingcopter Delivery Drones for the African Continent
German drone delivery company Wingcopter and Continental Drones Ltd., a subsidiary of Ghana- and Dubai-based Atlantic Trust Holding, have signed a partnership agreement to help establish drone-based delivery networks with thousands of Wingcopter drones across the African continent. Continue reading
Boeing Super Phantom – Making a Legend Even Greater
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legend. An extremely competent multi-role aircraft it was one of the few planes to serve with the United States Navy, Marines and Air Force, making the Phantom one of the most important types to fly during the Cold War. Continue reading