Business
In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks and skies. Some of these solutions are still emerging, but they’re already showing encouraging results. Last year, we partnered with
Business
IWC Schaffhausen joins forces with Airspeeder, the world’s first electric flying car racing series, in a new engineering and timekeeping partnership. Combining the passion both companies share for technological progress, human endeavour and sustainability, they will work together in pioneering this new form of motorsport to fast track a
Patents
For the majority of the 21st century AFRL has been designing mini-robotic aircraft to mimic characteristics of insects and birds. Using biomimetics, the application of engineering, chemistry and biology to the synthesis of materials, engineers have created synthetic systems to function and achieve insect-like maneuverability. For the engineers, however, challenges
Military
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a $12,514,386 modification (P00017) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract N00019-19-D-0033. This modification increases the ceiling to provide additional air vehicles, support equipment and spares in support of the RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and ScanEagle UAS for the Navy
Commercial
More than 80% of commercial drones in the world are made by Chinese companies, which created the industry: In the early 2000s, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) were used mostly by the military. Drone applications now range widely from aerial photography and ecommerce deliveries to power line inspection and surveillance. China
C-UAS
The Belgian police were seen wielding systems made by Australia's DroneShield and Britain's OpenWorks Engineering. The security forces of Belgium were armed with two types of weapons against drones as part of the network for protection of U.S. President Joe Biden during his meeting this
Commercial
Delivering packages between Malta and Gozo has gotten easier as a new drone service is set to launch this week. The new cargo drone service is the brainchild of three companies, HandsOn Systems, QuAero and Phoenix Wings, who aim to provide a “fast delivery service” between the islands. The Unmanned
Business
IN-FLIGHT Data has announced its strategic partnership with Airial Robotics from Germany. Starting June 2021, IN-FLIGHT Data is the Approved Canadian Distributor and North American Reseller of the entire line of Airial Robotics drones, from 4 kg to an eye-popping 600 KG max take-off weight. IN-FLIGHT Data is also the
BVLOS
Volatus announced that it has been granted a Special Flight Operating Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada to conduct remotely piloted aerial operations across the country, beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot. Volatus will conduct a variety of missions across Canada to demonstrate the power of remotely
Transport
Japan Post is joining forces with Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory (ACSL), a domestic drone manufacturer, to start delivering mail by air. Japan Post Group announced its plans to collaborate with ACSL to create an air delivery system that would prove useful in mountainous areas and in remote islands. ACSL is
Video
The history of military aviation knows multiple examples of aircrafts that appeared to be a complete failure. But nothing can beat the story of the first Soviet supersonic bomber – the Tupolev Tu-22. The troubles and the controversy of this bomber, that Tupolev himself referred to as “his most unfortunate creation”
Business
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Simi Valley, Calif. to Arlington, Va., effective June 15, 2021. “The greater Washington D.C. area is where many of our key customers are located, and expanding our presence in the region will further our access to decision makers,