UAM/UTM
Altitude Angel, a global UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, has announced that it has launched a new division, Prism Detect, which will focus on making its ARROW technology available to customers who require advanced unified situational awareness capabilities for the detection of crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Altitude Angel’s
C-UAS
Ukraine has created a unique electronic warfare (EW) system, Piranha AVD 360, to protect armoured vehicles and military personnel against enemy drones. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development - Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
Swarms
A team of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students is conducting research using swarm microdrones that could change the way 3D mapping is done, especially in complex, hard-to-reach locations. “The main application is to map out GPS-denied locations and make a 3D map in a more efficient way,
UAM/UTM
EHang Holdings Limited has announced the inauguration of its first European UAM Centre in Spain. Located inside the Lleida–Alguaire International Airport (“LEDA”). The centre represents the first-of-its-kind in Europe for unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, setting a benchmark globally for the effective
Regulations
The top members of a U.S. House committee on China are introducing a bill that seeks to ban the U.S. government from buying Chinese drones. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chair of the committee, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the ranking Democrat, are introducing the "American Security Drone Act"
Korea's premium automotive film brand, IVIOS, is participating in the world's largest automobile tuning show 2023 SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas, and has unveiled 2 new vehicle paint protection film (PPF) products that boast outstanding appearance and durability. In particular, participating in the SEMA SHOW for
Business
European Medical Drone, the Swedish drone operator focusing on connecting hospitals by means of drone transportation, and Dufour Aerospace, the Swiss eVTOL innovator have signed a development cooperation and purchase agreement for 11 Aero2 uncrewed tilt-wing aircraft. The agreement includes the delivery of one Aero2 X2.3 prototype aircraft
C-UAS
Russian forces in southern Ukraine installed a powerful radio-jammer designed to interfere with the signals that help to direct GPS-guided munitions and drones. Last week, Ukrainian forces blew up the Pole-21 GPS-jammer ... with an apparent GPS-guided bomb. The irony wasn’t lost on the independent
Video
The Sukhoi Su-34, also known as the "Fullback," stands as a prominent Russian twin-seat fighter-bomber. Emerging from the foundation of the Su-27 model, this aircraft possesses a character that sets it apart, largely attributed to its unexpected comfort offerings. In this video, we will
Inspections
A drone outfitted with radiation detectors recently underwent testing at the Portsmouth Site for potential future use as part of growing collaboration between EM and the state of Ohio. Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office The successful drone testing collected data for ODH to further develop its procedures and policies. The Ohio
C-UAS
Epirus has announced the delivery of the first Indirect Fire Protection Capability – High-Power Microwave (IFPC-HPM) system to the U.S. Army. The IFPC-HPM is a Leonidas-derived counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS)-swarm capability – and this marks the first of four IFPC-HPM prototype systems Epirus
AI
Shield AI, the defense technology company building an AI pilot for aircraft, announced it has raised $200 million in Series F funding in an oversubscribed funding round. This funding, led by U.S. Innovative Technology Fund (USIT) and co-led by Riot Ventures, with participation from Cathie Wood’s ARK