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A2Z Drone Delivery Gets US Patent for Portfolio of Drone Docks

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– A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc., an American aerospace and engineering company, has announced it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 for its portfolio of A2Z AirDocks. Granted on March 25, 2025, the patent covers a novel method for automatically recharging commercial drone systems from an elevated drone docking station. Combined with the company’s […]

Russia Uses the Muravey Cart as a Mobile Drone Launch Platform

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On the battlefield, russian occupation forces are utilizing the Muravey, a radio-controlled cart developed by the Hermes Design Bureau (part of a research and production association). Originally designed for cargo transport, the platform is now being used as a mobile launch pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in difficult-to-access areas. While the concept itself is […]

Kratos Demos Valkyrie Drone Trolley Launch System

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On July 2nd. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of the second of three Valkyrie launch methods: the Kratos Trolley Launch System (KTLS). The KTLS enables the Valkyrie to take off from traditional runways or straight roads, without requiring Rocket Assist Take Off (RATO) or other acceleration producing devices. The KTLS […]

Shipping Container Launcher Packing 126 Kamikaze Drones

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German defense contractor Rheinmetall is pitching a containerized launcher concept for Hero family loitering munitions, also known as other kamikaze drones, from Israeli firm UVision. The modified shipping container with 126 launch cells opens up a host of operational possibilities on land and at sea. The War Zone has called attention to the value of […]

Boeing REVOLVER System Enables C-17 aircraft to Launch Multiple X-51A Hypersonic Missiles

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A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. This state-of-the-art launcher features two sequentially installed drums and an advanced electromagnetic catapult mechanism, enabling the rapid launch of up to 12 Boeing […]

DDC & Volatus to Collaborate on Commercializing Drone Nesting Stations

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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. “This is […]