Northrop Grumman is going to repurpose four ex-U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk drones as Range Hawk surveillance platforms to monitor hypersonic missile tests. Continue reading
Apple Drone Patent Describes UAS in Cellular Networks
In March Patently Apple posted an IP report titled “Apple has Won a Patent relating to Drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” and more importantly relating to drones connected to cellular networks. Below is Apple’s patent FIG. 9 from the March patent that illustrates a three-dimensional space for which an optimum scanning angle has been determined for a particular drone location. Continue reading
SwissDrones Concludes Flight Testing in Malta
Strategically positioned between Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Malta has a long history in the maritime aviation arena, starting with the construction of its first seaplane base at Kalafrana in 1916 and the launch of commercial flight operations in 1926. Continue reading
Thailand Post Tests Drone Parcel Delivery
Thailand Post tested drone delivery for the first time this week with a plan to start delivering medicines to patients difficult to reach by regular mail carriers. Continue reading
Plug Power and HevenDrones Partner to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Heavy Lift Drones
HevenDrones, a supplier of actionable drone platforms with heavy-lift capabilities, has announced a bi-lateral alliance with Plug Power, a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility. HevenDrones designs its own proprietary operating systems and is the exclusive company selected by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to develop a customized fleet of hydrogen fueled drones. Continue reading
Axial Flux Motors – the New Hope for Aviation
Axial flux motors are considered the ultimate future of electric vehicles and most importantly of electric aviation because they have a high torque-to-weight ratio, which is ideal for aircraft. Continue reading
USMC Acquires 2 MQ-9A Reapers
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. completed the transfer of two MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the U.S. Marine Corps on October 15, 2021. The two aircraft have been operated by the USMC since 2018 under a Company Owned/Company Operated (COCO) lease agreement in support of an Urgent Operational Need. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned and Aeromon Sign JV for Maritime Emission Monitoring
Nordic Unmanned has announced the closing of the joint venture deal between Nordic Unmanned and Aeromon. The newly established joint company, NUAer, will combine the operational excellence and global reach of Nordic Unmanned and the world leading emission monitoring technology of Aeromon. Continue reading