EDGE Unveils the Gulf Region’s First Multi-Domain Test Range

EDGE, one of the world’s leading and fastest growing advanced technology and defence groups, announced the launch of the ‘X RANGE’, the first international defence, aerospace and commercial products testing, evaluation and training ground facility in the GCC region. The range will provide exclusive, end-to-end, and state-of-the-art testing services and facilities for platforms, systems and […]

Elistair Unveils KHRONOS – Push Button DroneBox for ISR Missions

Elistair, a manufacturer of long-endurance, tethered unmanned aircraft systems, announced the unveiling of KHRONOS, a fully automated tethered drone system designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in challenging, GPS/GNSS-denied and RF-denied environments. Deployed from a transportable dronebox in under two minutes, KHRONOS can operate from both fixed and mobile platforms with minimal human […]

Australian Defence Force Goes Woke Renaming ‘Unmanned’ Drones

The Australian Defence Force has banned the term ‘unmanned’ when referring to drones as part of wide-ranging efforts to make its language more politically correct.  Senior officers spearheaded a ‘gender neutral project’ in 2021 and 2022 during which they examined official ADF documents to find areas where language could be changed to be more inclusive. […]

Disused Dutch Military Anti-Aircraft Guns Head to Ukraine to Combat Russian Drones

The Cheetah PRTL anti-aircraft gun used by the Dutch military is being given a new lease on life. These German anti-aircraft guns sold by the Dutch military to Jordan are now set to be deployed in Ukraine to combat Russian drones. The anti-aircraft guns designed by the Germans were integrated into the Dutch armed forces […]

World’s Largest Civilian Electric Cargo Drone Takes Flight in Cornwall, Paving the Way for Remote Connectivity

Open Skies Cornwall Demonstrates Pyka Pelican Electric Cargo Drone  A revolutionary electric cargo drone, deemed a ‘game-changer,’ made its debut in Cornwall this week, marking a significant milestone for Open Skies Cornwall, a project under UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge, delivered by Innovate. The initiative aims to open up low-level airspace for drone operations, focusing on […]

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The Vertiport Designed to Go Anywhere: Skyportz Unveils Vertistop™ at Dubai Airshow

Skyportz Unveils Innovative Vertistop™ Vertiport Design at Dubai Airshow In an announcement at the Dubai Airshow, Skyportz, in collaboration with Contreras Earl Architecture and Arup, has unveiled its latest modular sustainable vertiport design – the Skyportz Vertistop™. This innovative design aims to revolutionize urban mobility by addressing the need for compact and affordable public vertiports […]

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DJI’s Black Friday Drone Deals: Minis, Avata, and More!

DJI Introduces Limited-Time Discounts on Select Drones for the Holiday Season DJI Announces Black Friday Drone Deals DJI, the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer drones and digital camera technology, has released its annual 2023 holiday  promotions, discounting their top products. This holiday promotion is effective from November 9, 2023, to November 27, 2023, providing enthusiasts […]

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