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
Business
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
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
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
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
VTOL
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. Opinionsaid EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky. “This is the last
Military
The Raybird-3 UAV system, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Skyeton, is achieving remarkable success in reconnaissance missions within the Zaporizhzhia region, aiding in the destruction of millions of dollars worth of enemy equipment. Thanks to its optimal flight altitude and advanced navigation, the aircraft maintains stable flight patterns, evading
Events
Hundreds of drone developers, end-users, scholars and decision-makers from all over the world gathered on Tuesday, August 29, for the International Drone Show 2023 at Hans Christian Andersen Airport near Odense, Denmark. The International Drone Show (IDS) 2023 at the Danish Hans Christian Andersen Airport was once again
C-UAS
Ukraine’s troops are now using a US rocket system known as the Vampire to destroy Russian drones, according to the Pentagon. Short for ‘Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletised ISR Rocket Equipment’, the system is outfitted with fuses designed to detonate near unmanned aerial craft. Produced by L3Harris Technologies Inc., the
AI
Researchers in Switzerland unveiled a small drone powered by artificial intelligence that can outfly some of the best human competitors in the world. A quadcopter drone equipped with an AI brain whipped its way around an indoor race course in a matter of seconds. In 15 out of 25 races
Regulations
Canada has authorized IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This national authorization allows for simultaneous drone operations up to 2,500 feet high, in Class F and Class G airspace, day or night. This new, first-of-its-