The Czech company ADVACAM and the Laboratory of Multi-robot Systems of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of CTU (MRS) in Prague have teamed up to develop a drone that will search independently for radiation. Continue reading
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Azerbaijani Drone Downed in Disputed Zone
Nagorno-Karabakh Air Defense units have shot down an Azerbaijani military drone on Tuesday. Continue reading
OneSky Series A Funding Round led by Sumitomo Corporation
OneSky Systems, Inc. , a developer of Unmanned Traffic Management and Urban Air Mobility platforms, announced that it secured a Series A funding round led by Sumitomo Corporation, through Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. Continue reading
New Compact Airborne EO/IR Surveillance System from Octopus ISR Systems
Octopus ISR Systems has announced the release of the new Epsilon 140LC compact airborne electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) surveillance system. Featuring industry-leading size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-c) specifications, the Epsilon 140LC combines cutting-edge sensor technology with high precision geo-location to provide true next-generation performance for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and similar platforms. Continue reading
Drone Delivery Canada to Start Commercial Testing of Heavy-Lift, Long-Range Cargo Delivery Drone
Condor
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has announced that it will begin the commercial testing 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. The multi-package payload compartment is designed to carry approximately 20 cubic feet of cargo. Continue reading
Swift Tactical Systems and Silvus Technologies Form Strategic Alliance
Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Swift Engineering, and Silvus Technologies have entered into a strategic alliance. This collaboration combines Swift’s world-class unmanned aircraft systems with Silvus’ advanced MIMO communication systems for tactical applications. Continue reading
US Marines Make First Operational GA-ASI MQ-9A Flight in Middle East
On March 20, 2020, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots and sensor operators from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 (VMU-1) conducted their first operational flight of an MQ-9A Reaper in the Middle East. Continue reading
Parrot to Manufacture Short Range Reconnaissance Drone Prototypes for US Military
In the final steps of the United States Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance drone program, Parrot will participate in an operational assessment to support an Army production award decision. In anticipation of an increased demand signal from the Department of Defense, Parrot will start manufacturing prototypes of its dedicated drone in the United States of America. Continue reading