Month January 2024

UAE New Year’s Eve Show Sets Guinness World Records

Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) welcomed the new year by breaking the world record for the longest straight-line drones display. The emirate’s eight-minute firework display, which attracted more than 50,000 spectators, incorporated a line of drones…

AeroVironment Gets $32M US Army Puma Contract

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $32,066,339 modification (P00013) to contract W58RGZ-23-C-0007 for additional Puma units and associated training support services. Work will be performed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2024. Fiscal…

The Edgley Optica: Outperforming Helicopters

This video delves deep into the captivating story of the Edgley Optica, an aircraft that promised to revolutionize aviation with its unique design and capabilities. The Edgley EA-7 Optica is a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and…

Drone Collides with Helicopter Over Daytona Beach

A helicopter was damaged after a collision with a drone on Saturday, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office revealed in a subsequent statement. No one was hurt, but the damages to the helicopter blades will be costly. According to the VSO’s report…

Shield AI Valued at $2.8BN After Massive Series F Round

Defense tech startup Shield AI has expanded its latest funding round with another $300 million in equity and debt, bringing its total Series F to $500 million, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. This total amount reflects $200 million in equity closed in November, $100…