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In the fall of 1932, the U.S. Army Air Corps was on the hunt for a new bomber, something cutting-edge to keep the looming threat of war at bay. Henry Ford threw his tri-motor aircraft into the ring, taking it for a spin over Wright Field in Ohio. But
AI
Airbus Defence and Space and NeuralAgent, an innovative AI start-up, have signed two contracts that will help shape the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This tri-national programme led by the Ministries of Defence from France, Germany and Spain marks a significant step forward in strengthening European Defence Systems, notably
Transport
DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the world's first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). Completed in April, this historic milestone in aviation highlights the impressive capabilities
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UVision Inc., a global supplier of aerial loitering systems, and Mistral Inc., a US defense industry company, have secured a $73,552,208 contract with the U.S. Government to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract includes munitions, spare parts, engineering change proposals,
The new online platform 'DroNet Hub' makes commercial drone flights possible for every company with just a few mouse clicks - regardless of whether it is a large corporation or a medium-sized company. Everything from planning to implementation and analysis to the finished report is now possible online.
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In a dazzling interstellar performance, Sky Elements delivers a one-of-a-kind drone act that leaves the judges mesmerized. See what makes Simon Cowell hit the Golden Buzzer for Sky Elements: America's Got Talent (often abbreviated as AGT) is a televised American talent show competition, and is part of the
Commercial
The Air Force Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have partnered to identify and prototype commercial and dual-use technology solutions for an enterprise test vehicle that demonstrates modularity for subsystem upgrade testing. The technology will also serve as a foundation for affordable high-rate production. Initial flight
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SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is teaming with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to collaborate on integrating services, functions, and capabilities essential for operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This work is part of NASA Langley's broader strategy to advance autonomous aviation and increase airspace safety and
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Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Founded in 2016, Xwing has been flying autonomous aircraft since 2020, using the Superpilot software it has developed in-house.
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Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. The unmanned helicopter was first used during Turkish operations in the northern region of Iraq, Titra’s
Research
Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation
Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a “Wingman” is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus contributes to mission success. In the Airbus concept, the Wingman