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UAV Propulsion Tech to Market Advanced Micro Turbines to the US UAV Market

. UAV Propulsion Tech has signed a representative agreement with AMT-Advanced Micro Turbines (Geldrop, Netherlands) to market their advanced micro turbine solutions to the US UAV market. UAV Propulsion Tech currently represents several global organizations and has been providing advanced technology…

Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Drone for Desert Operation

. Skyfront has announced that the Skyfront Perimeter 8+ WC, a variant of the hybrid-electric Perimeter 8+ drone equipped with a water-cooled engine and heat-tolerant avionics, is now available for desert operations worldwide. The Skyfront Perimeter 8+ WC is designed…

Innovative Cleaning Agents Support Drone Cleaning of Solar Panels

. Emil Otto GmbH, a supplier of cleaning and soldering agents for the solar industry, has already launched a range of products for cleaning solar panels. These innovative cleaning media also support cleaning with drones and thereby significantly increase the…

Royal Mail Launches Drone Delivery Trial in Argyll and Bute

Innovative Approach to Enhance Postal Services in Remote Areas Royal Mail has initiated a new trial to deliver mail using drones, collaborating with drone specialists Skyports and Argyll and Bute Council. This trial, partially funded by a £250,000 grant from…

US Marines Want Rifle-Mounted Jammers

The U.S. Marine Corps sent a sources-sought notice to industry Monday as it looks for solutions to meet an “emerging urgent requirement” for new tools to help dismounted troops fend off small enemy drones. Vendors with mature capabilities that seem…

Quantum-Systems Inc. Gets Contracts Worth $61M from Australia

The Quantum Systems US subsidiary Quantum-Systems Inc., a supplier of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, announced it was awarded two contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4B, totaling $61M (AUD $90 millio). The…

Pilot Error, Overbearing Supervisor Caused MQ-9 Crash

An inexperienced pilot’s errors exacerbated by an overbearing supervisor caused a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 to crash into the sea in the Middle East last September, a new accident investigation board report has found. The Sept. 3, 2023, accident destroyed…

Frequentis Unveils Advanced CBRN Detection System for European Defence

New Drone-Based System Enhances Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Security Frequentis Group has developed an advanced chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance system for the European Defence Agency. This initiative, part of the EDIDP (European Defence Industrial Development Programme)…

Congressional Testimony: Regulation, Education Needed for Drone Industry to Scale

AUVSI Testimony: Michael Robbins Speaks Before House Subcommittee on Aviation Michael Robbins, President & CEO of the Association of Uncrewed Systems and Vehicles International (AUVSI), recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Aviation. Representing the world’s…

Revolutionizing Window Cleaning: Drone Wash Takes to the Skies

How a Colorado-Based Startup Overcame Extreme Conditions with Innovative UAV Technology from Apellix Apellix, a Jacksonville, Florida-based company focused on robotic arm and end effector-equipped UAVs, recently released a LinkedIn post discussing one interesting application for their innovative drones- window…

La Torraccia – Ravenna , Emilia Romagna , Italy

Ancient coastal watchtower, it was located at the entrance to the Candiano port area (at the time south of Ravenna). It is currently located in the countryside between Classe (RA) and the sea, visible from the right bank of the…