BVLOS
Drone operator Delivrone achieved a significant milestone in the realm of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. In collaboration with RigiTech and utilising the innovative Eiger platform, Delivrone initiated operating BVLOS drone delivery routes in Northern France. The project marks a crucial step towards establishing an efficient and
AI
Huawei, in cooperation with startup company PROBOTEK, launched its early fire detection use case in Cyprus’ capital Nicosia. The solution, which uses Cyta’s 5G network, has been deployed in Athalassa Park under the umbrella of Huawei’s “Smart & Green Village” program. Its features were introduced at a launch
Military
The first of 16 Protector aircraft, the RAF’s latest Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), has arrived at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. Equipped with a suite of surveillance equipment, Protector brings a critical global surveillance capability for the RAF. Remotely piloted from RAF Waddington it can operate at heights up to
Testing
The Baykar group of Turkey recently unveiled news regarding the maiden flight of the inaugural prototype [RT-1] of the brand-new Bayraktar TB3, a UAV specifically designed for reconnaissance and offensive operations. Debuting in March 2023, this innovative device holds roots in the much acclaimed Bayraktar TB2 UAV but
Data Links & Communications
Doodle Labs, a provider of advanced wireless communication solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with UKRSPECSYSTEMS, a manufacturer of cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration aims to address the critical challenges faced by drone manufacturers supplying UAS to the Ukraine defense forces and elevate the operational capabilities of
Test Ranges
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s unmanned aerial systems program is growing, with new additions in the form of aircraft. The university has recently signed a lease agreement with city officials to expand its footprint at Corpus Christi Airport. This new space, including a hangar and about 19,
C-UAS
The NYPD is considering buying a space-age-looking drone-detection vehicle to thwart possible terror attacks from above. A spokeswoman said the department was “examining the possibility” of purchasing the customized “Trident Series Command Center with Drone Detection nodes” from Florida-based Flymotion. “The vehicle being customized by Flymotion
During the shelling of Ukraine on Sunday, October 22, Russian troops launched two drones of an unknown type. Various sources evidence that these devices derive their propulsion systems purchased from the Chinese online marketplace, AliExpress. This was stated by the spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces
Business
A groundbreaking AI technology collaboration between Shield AI, an American defense technology company building an AI pilot, and Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based supplier of AI-enabled real-time situational awareness to deliver a next generation wide area motion imagery (WAMI) solution has been given the green light
Research
Engineers at The University of Manchester have built and flown the world’s largest quadcopter drone. The drone, made from a cardboard-like material called foamboard, measures 6.4m (21 ft) corner to corner and weighs 24.5kg – 0.5kg less than the weight limit set by the Civil Aviation
Iranian military specialists have successfully modified a domestically-produced surface-to-air missile for compatibility with the 'Karrar' jet-powered drone. Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force, announced on Sunday that the Karrar drone is now equipped with a heat-
Commercial drone provider, Coptrz, has announced a partnership with Xer Technologies, a Swiss manufacturer of heavy-duty Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Under this partnership, Coptrz will become the exclusive distributor of the Xer X8 UAS in the UK, with a focus on marketing the drone for infrastructure inspection, surveillance, and