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General Atomics Planning Modular Family of Unmanned Fighters

California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a finalist in the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1 contest to produce the service’s first uncrewed fighter – with that new family of aircraft recently bestowed the designation “FQ”…

Russia to Team Okhotnik Stealth Drone with Su-57 Fighter Jet

Citing recent information from Yuri Koptev, Managing Director of Russian State Defense Company, ROSTEC, the Russian defense aerospace industry continues to make significant strides in developing advanced unmanned aerial capabilities with the S-70 Okhotnik-B, a large strategic stealth drone engineered…

Russia Laser Rifle Downs Drones at 500 Meters

A new development in military technology emerged this week when Russia showcased a laser rifle designed to counter small drones, specifically first-person view [FPV] models, at a defense conference near St. Petersburg. The weapon, which operates at a range of…

How High Can a Drone Clean ?

One of the most common questions we get about drone cleaning is how high drones can fly for this type of work. The short answer is that drones can legally fly up to 400 feet without a waiver. If a…

Rafael Successfully Tests TYPHOON 30 C-UAS Weapon System

– RAFAEL has successfully conducted another advanced field test of its combat proven TYPHOON 30 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) in Israel. The test showcased the system’s enhanced ability to neutralize drones at various ranges and demonstrated its modular adaptability on…

Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spraying

As the 2025 growing season approaches, many growers will consider using drones to spray their fields. A new University of Missouri Extension publication, “Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spray Applications,” introduces cost-estimating tools for farmers and custom operators interested…