Drones

Anduril and General Atomics to Develop New Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Air Force

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The U.S. Air Force has picked Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing their autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts over designs offered by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, the service announced on April 24. In a non-traditional move, the companies that were not picked will still be able to compete to produce the resulting […]

Canadian Mounties Uncover Plot to Sell Drones to Libya

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has uncovered a plot by two men in Montreal to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya illegally. The crimes were allegedly committed by the two people while working for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized United Nations agency with headquarters in Montreal. “They […]

GA-ASI Selected to Build XQ-67A CCA for US Air Force

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA […]

AeroVironment Unveils New AI Capability and Autonomy Kit for UAS

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AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities to increase effectiveness of autonomous systems and reduce operator burdens. ARK and AVACORE bring AV’s accelerated autonomy to fielded assets such as Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, in addition to future […]

Clearing Snow with a Drone

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Clearing snow off overhead power lines can be time-consuming and difficult. That’s when you bring in a drone like the FlyCart 30. Add a dangling non-conductive stick and you have a snow-clearing system. Source: Interesting Engineering/YouTube  

B-1 Lancer – The Most Powerful Bomber Ever Built

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The B-1 Lancer is not just any bomber. It is the most powerful bomber ever built. Featuring four rocket ship-like afterburner engines and supersonic speeds, get ready to learn about this remarkable aircraft. The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed […]

Resisting Enemy Drone Jamming Attempts: Red Cat, Doodle Labs Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine

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Red Cat and Doodle Labs Triumph in Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine: collaboration demonstrates enhanced anti-jamming capabilities for drones amid ongoing military challenges. Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a prominent player in drone technology, has announced a successful outcome in electronic warfare testing in Ukraine alongside Doodle Labs. This initiative is part of their ongoing […]

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DJI Unveils Agras T50 and T25 Drones for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity

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New Models Offer Advanced Features for Efficient Crop Management with Upgraded SmartFarm App DJI, a global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launched the Agras T50 and T25 drones internationally, further expanding their popular Agras line. The T50 is tailored for large-scale farming efficiency, while the T25 offers portability for smaller operations. […]

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XPONENTIAL 2024 Opens With An Emphasis on Autonomous Military Tech

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Keynote Sets Tone for New Leadership AUVSI plans to launch “Robot Ready” Campaign in 2025. Michael Brasseur (USN Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Saab Inc., and Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, have been added to AUVSI’s board of directors. S. CENTCOM has stood up 3 autonomy-focused units: NAVCENT Fleet 59 (maritime); AFCENT Task Force […]

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