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* Delair is accelerating its development and completing its range of aerial drones with the DT61, its new long-distance observation drone with fixed wing and vertical Takeoff equipped with a significantly increased payload capacity. A multi-mission drone designed for the inspection and surveillance of large land and sea areas in both
Electronic Systems
* Parrot, a European provider of professional micro-UAVs, has announced CHUCK 3.0, a breakthrough all-in-one autopilot that turns any UAV platform into a high-performance system. The compact unit fuses AI-driven autonomous flight, a spoof-proof multi-band frequency hopping radio and real-time optical navigation for GNSS-denied airspace. It also brings obstacle avoidance
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* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. returns to Paris in 2025 with a variety of new products and concepts highlighting the future of uncrewed airpower at its stand beginning June 16. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale model of GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), dubbed YFQ-42A by the
Business
At the start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Quantum Systems and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic cooperation. Both companies are working together on solutions to seamlessly integrate tactical aerial reconnaissance in particular into modern command and information systems. The
OPA
An upgraded 'fifth-generation plus' version of the F-35 could include new stealth coatings, adjustments to the aircraft’s shape, and even a path toward making the jet optionally manned, according to Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet. “We could make the F-35 pilot optional over a relatively modest time
AI
A team of scientists and students from TU Delft in the Netherlands has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi - an international race that pushes the limits of physical artificial intelligence, challenging teams to fly fully autonomous drones using only a single camera. The TU
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* MITRE and Gambit announced a strategic partnership to transform the deployment and safe use of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles for homeland security and national defense. The collaboration aims to enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission safety by integrating Gambit’s proprietary software solutions, capable of enabling groups of
Electronic Systems
Since the FAA’s ADS-B Out mandate took effect in January 2020, much of the focus has been on compliance and the benefits delivered to Class A, B, and C airspace and operations above 10,000 feet. But there is a vast swath of U.S. airspace where these requirements
First Responders
Renault has taken the wraps off the new Vision 4Rescue concept. It’s based on the Renault 4 E-Tech and features a drone that can be deployed from a roof-mounted storage box. Billed as a mobile fire command center, the Vision 4Rescue features a bright red exterior with a mix
Agriculture
* Stark Flight, a provider of agricultural drone technology, has announced the launch of its advanced drone platform, designed to transform modern farming with unparalleled precision, cost savings, and environmental benefits. This innovative solution empowers farmers, agribusinesses, and researchers to optimize crop management, reduce operational costs, and promote sustainable practices in
C-UAS
* Teledyne FLIR's LVSS (Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System) delivers unmatched capabilities in countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Using a combination of advanced 3D-radar, EO/IR camera, plus RF detection and mitigation sensors, the LVSS C-UAS provides early warning alerts, detection, and non-kinetic countermeasures for various UAS systems. The LVSS
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* UAV Navigation, a division of Grupo Oesía specializing in advanced guidance, navigation, and control solutions, has been selected as a key technology provider for the European VANTAGE project. This ambitious initiative, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop the next generation of tactical VTOL unmanned aerial systems