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UK Power Networks Tests Drone Tech for Fault Inspections

UK Power Networks is exploring innovative ways in which drone technology can help improve fault response along its rural networks. The firm is testing whether using high quality video images from drones can pinpoint damage and help restore power supplies…

Wing Loong II UAV Being Developed for Diverse Roles

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is improving the capabilities of its Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to handle multiple applications. During a recent flight demonstration of the UAV for the state-owned newspaper, Global Times , Li…

Russian Report Explains Why Air Defenses Cannot Shoot Down Drones

In 2020 a detailed Russian report warned that “… we can conclude that modern [Russian] air defense systems are very poorly adapted to combat UAVs [Uncrewed Air Vehicles, drones].” Prof. Sergey Makarenko of St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI” authored the 193-page…

New Video of China’s Switchblade Clone

This new weapon system exhibits striking similarities to the American-made Switchblade 300, indicating China’s strides in developing comparable technology within the unmanned aerial systems domain. The XS101 loitering munition, akin in design to its American counterpart, boasts an external resemblance…