The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
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…
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…
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…
UAC, a Czech-Ukrainian company, has launched serial production of reconnaissance drones Leleka-LR and Bulava for Ukrainian soldiers in Kolín, Czech Republic. The company plans to manufacture hundreds of reconnaissance and strike drones annually, as reported by Czech media E15. “In…
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)…
Designed for desert conditions, the Perimeter 8+ WC boasts heat-resistant avionics and the ability to carry heavy payloads in temperatures up to 113°F, making it ideal for government and commercial applications Skyfront, a drone developer focused on long-distance endurance applications…
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…
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…
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…
Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off today, featuring deals on everything from kitchen appliances to clothes to toys. And yes, drone pilots can get excited about new gear too. Yep, Prime Day 2024 brings plenty of deals on drones and…
. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $4.6 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for dynamic, airborne missions as part of its Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program. This project aims…
Perching with winged Unmanned Aerial Vehicles has often been solved by means of complex control or intricate appendages. Mohammad Askari, Michele Benciolini, Hoang-Vu Phan, William Stewart & Dario Floreano, researchers at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, present…
The Munich-based manufacturer of dual-use reconnaissance drones that use multi-sensor technology to collect data for government agencies and commercial users, Quantum Systems, confirms for the first time the deployment of a previously unreleased AI sensor upgrade of the type “Receptor…
Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow, July 16, 2024 and runs through Wednesday, July 17. For drone enthusiasts, this means plenty of exciting deals on DJI products, drones, memory cards, and more. Over the next two days, we will share the…
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