Company to use tethered drones to generate power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill When thinking about wind-generated electrical power, most people envision an array of massive wind turbines, each as tall as a 20-story building, with blades averaging about 210 feet in length. However, a Durham, North Carolina start-up company is developing a system […]
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In its 498-page 2024 report, the U.S. Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation released an image of the USS Preble (DDG-88) deploying its HELIOS laser weapon system at sea. This image, one of the clearest in recent years, highlights the growing importance of this technology in Washington’s strategic vision. The HELIOS system (High […]
The Netherlands plans to buy 22 Skyranger mobile air-defense cannons from Germany’s Rheinmetall to protect ground troops against the increased threat of drones, in a project with a budget of €1.3 billion (US$1.35 billion), the Dutch Ministry of Defence said. The goal is for the first contracts to be signed in the first half of […]
A Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drone has crashed in Libya for the first time. Images and videos of the wreckage were shared online shortly after the incident. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was found near Agilata, a city situated between Tripoli and the Tunisian border. This marks the first recorded crash of a Bayraktar Akıncı drone […]
Months after an MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone crashed into the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Navy has received a replacement for the high-altitude long-endurance surveillance platform from its US-based manufacturer General Atomics, authoritative military sources said on Sunday. One of the two MQ-9B drones that the Indian Navy had taken on lease was lost in […]
There are choices for amateur and professional, offering a choice of creative angles and unique perspectives that simply wouldn’t be possible with any other camera. Of course, the possibilities have always been exciting – what makes it practical, and what is the right choice? When we look at a camera drone, we’re looking for the […]New Collaboration Enhances Aerial Surveying Capabilities with Integrated LiDAR and Software Solutions GeoCue has announced a new partnership with UK-based drone manufacturer Clogworks Technologies Limited. This collaboration integrates GeoCue’s TrueView LiDAR and LP360 software with Clogworks’ Dark Matter series of UAVs. The partnership aims to provide surveyors and mapping professionals with an efficient, all-in-one data […]
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New Drone Offers Stability, Affordability, and Advanced Data Management Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corporation has announced the launch of its indoor inspection drone, Terra Xross 1, in both Japan and the United States. The drone is designed to operate in challenging environments, offering stable flight performance in confined, dark, and dusty conditions. The company states that […]
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FAA issues No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has designated a “No Drone Zone” for Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on game day, Sunday, Feb. 9 and in the skies around the city’s downtown area during the days leading up to the […]
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Censys Technologies has unveiled the Sentaero 6, a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) designed to push Over-the-Horizon Beyond Visual Line of Sight (OTH BVLOS) operations forward. Built with customer input and regulatory insight, this latest model aims to provide a more capable and efficient solution for asset intelligence. Advancing BVLOS Capabilities Since 2021, Censys Technologies […]
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