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A Skyborg conceptual design for a low cost attritable Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)
The Department of the Air Force has submitted a $4.2 billion unfunded priorities list to Congress for fiscal 2021, which includes roughly $3.2 billion for the U.S. Air Force and $1 billion for the fledgling U.S. Space Force. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has appointed two new members to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Continue reading
The Portuguese Navy is introducing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) operating capability to its Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), the service has told Jane’s . Continue reading
Condor
Drone Delivery Canada has announced that it will begin the commercialization of the Condor. The Condor has a lifting capability of 180 kgs (400 lbs) of payload, a travel range of 200 kms and an operating speed of 120kph. Continue reading
Together, ESVAGT, Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted are developing a drone-based solution for the delivery of spare parts and tools from vessel to offshore wind turbine. Continue reading
The growing use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their unauthorized operation near airports poses a potential serious threat to airports and the traveling public. Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport is recognized as an industry leader in working toward innovative technological solutions to detect and respond to unauthorized UAS activity. Continue reading
A quadcopter mini-drone downed by an Army laser in a 2016 test
Sometimes, when lives are at stake, even Silicon Valley can’t innovate fast enough. That’s why the director of the Defense Digital Service, Brett Goldstein, has started forming rapid-response “SWAT teams” drawing on the Defense Department’s in-house talent. Continue reading
The US Air Force (USAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin U-2 Dragon Lady spyplanes recently have completed flight testing and installation of the Collins Aerospace Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance System (SYERS-2C). Continue reading