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Henry B. Castellanos ’00 in front of the real thing
Florida Tech graduate Henry B. Castellanos ’00 has donated an unmanned aircraft designed meticulously to replicate a United Airlines Boeing Dreamliner (Boeing B787-8). Continue reading
Liteye Systems, based in Denver Colorado, has been awarded a $7,000,000 multiple-year contract to administer contracted logistics support to Counter UAV Defense Systems (C-AUDS) deployed to USAFE-AFAFRICA. Continue reading
Russian specialists have developed and successfully tested a unique all-weather rescue drone, named Seadrone, which can land and take off from the surface of the water as well as work in the Arctic region, the press service of the Shooting From The Air company reported. Continue reading
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has announced a partnership with Gol, Brazil’s largest airline and Grupo Comporte, Brazil’s leading transport operator, to commercialise an eVTOL ride sharing platform in Brazil. Continue reading
Scientists will be flying drones to monitor tree health as part of an initiative to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
The Dutch police regularly use drones made by Chinese company Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), which the Ministry of Defense banned over serious concerns about data security. There are various indications that images and other data from the drones leak to the Chinese government, Trouw, De Groene Amsterdammer and EenVandaag reported based on investigation by Investico. Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.18, powered by a Rolls Royce Griffon engine. Flown by Rob Davies at the Hangar 10 Fly In 2019. Continue reading
China has revealed a drone concept similar in mission – and appearance – to the U.S.-made Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie as countries race to invest in “loyal wingman” drones to help protect pricier crewed fighter jets. Continue reading