Military
Videos that appeared online on Sunday depict the 1,500-pound, propeller-driven drones—which can range hundreds of miles—striking a Russian patrol boat and supply truck in occupied southern Ukraine. That TB-2s are venturing south into nominally Russian-controlled air space implies two things: that Kyiv has managed to rebuild its
Inspections
New technologies are helping to make the most of infrastructure evaluation. Stantec, in collaboration with Skydio, delivered an innovative bridge inspection for the Nevada Department of Transportation at the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam Bypass). Stantec Inc. is an international professional services company in the design
Agriculture
The agricultural robots market is projected to grow from USD 13.5 Billion in 2023 to USD 40.1 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 24.3% during the forecast period. Increased awareness about digital agriculture is driving the widespread usage of agriculture robots as farmers recognize the transformative
Weapons Systems / Lasers
SpearUAV Ltd., a supplier of autonomous, AI-based technology for encapsulated Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), unveils the MCL Viper (Multi Canister Launcher), a groundbreaking system enabling the immediate launch of VIPER 300 Systems while in motion, from any military manned or unmanned platform. The MCL Viper system features a customizable configuration
UAM/UTM
Altitude Angel, a globally trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, is to widen the roll-out of its recently launched Approval Services platform to include property and large land estates. Described by Aviation Minister Baroness Vere as ‘a key step for UK aviation,’ the Approval Services platform will allow owners
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Russia conducted successful field tests of a laser gun, during which it destroyed several drones of various types, an informed source told Sputnik. "Successful tests of a combat laser designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles were carried out at one of Russia's military training grounds. The laser
AI
The Osprey MK III, an unmanned aerial system, made its first autonomous test flight July 20 as part of the new Autonomy, Data, and AI Experimentation Proving Ground effort at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This event was the start and demonstration of a testbed that allows autonomy and AI
Drone Light Shows
Damoda, the Chinese light show company, used 1,500 drones to create a flying dragon during the Shenzhen Dragon Boat Festival. The show consisted of the devices being used to create other fantastic images in the night sky. The festival took place on June 22nd, 2023 as it is one
Military
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded an $11,905,278 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00027) to a previously awarded contract (N0001921C0060). This modification provides additional fleet support representatives to provide technical support for site stand-up and Fifth Fleet support, in support of ensuring that the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial
Testing
Shield AI announced the successful completion of an autonomous teaming demonstration featuring three V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This accomplishment was the final milestone of an AFWERX autonomy effort under their Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program and collaboration with the AFRL Sensors Directorate. Shield AI showcased its Hivemind AI pilot
Business
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded a $14,105,313 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001923F0037) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0005). This order provides for the installation of MQ-4C Triton ground segments mobile operating base (MOB), one primary and secondary and MOB two primary and secondary, as
Video
Unmanned aerial vehicles from the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine increasingly emerge unscathed not only after encountering russian air defenses but also during direct confrontations with enemy aircraft. This video shows a Ukrainian UAV flying near the Tarkhankut Peninsula being pursued by two combat helicopters and