50 Year Old Cessna Achieves Unmanned Flight
The United States Air Force has recently succeeded in flying and landing a 1968 Cessna 206 without having anybody on board. The United States...
UK Assesses Drone Role in Search and Rescue Missions
The authority that oversees search and rescue operations in the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) plans to assess the potential use of...
First-of-its-Kind Unmanned Platform Unveiled
Versatility can add important value to multi-mission unmanned systems. A first-of-its-kind hybrid UAS/UGV unveiled recently was defined as the first transformable robotic system —...
Drone Capable of Shrinking Mid-Flight
A team of researchers at UC Berkeley’s High-Performance Robotics Laboratory have been at work developing a novel drone capable of folding and retracting mid-flight...
The Robotic Dog That Thinks Like A Dog
With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine deep learning, scientists at Florida Atlantic University have “brought to life” a robotic canine named...
Watch this VTOL Upgrade to Fixed-Wing Drone
VTOL drones (vertical take-off and landing) combine the best qualities of fixed-wing aircraft and quadcopters. A new technology supplies VTOL upgrade module for fixed-wing...
Proven System Coping Successfully With UAS Threat
Countering the threat caused by rogue drones is now a global issue and an increasing concern for the military, government and homeland security forces...
Next Revolution in Soldier Protection
Soft robotics currently in testing is getting momentum in the robotics field. The flexible hybrid electronics are miniaturized, ultra-thin electronics printed onto flexible fabric....
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New Use for Drone Rescue Parachute
Parachute rescue systems used with drones can be applied in the aerospace industry. A parachute safety solution manufacturer Drone Rescue Systems supports the European...
Integrating Large UAVs into National Airspace
The US Commercial Drone Alliance asked the FAA to issue regulations — or at least a regulatory framework — for integrating large unmanned aerial...
Weapon Tested in Battle for First Time
For the first time, a UAV was shot down by Turkish laser. On August 4, a combat vehicle armed with a combat laser destroyed...
Firefighters Getting New Capabilities
A new situational awareness system presents original features for firefighters.The Situational Awareness System by Pierce Manufacturing is a self-piloting, actively-tethered aerial device that can...
Pioneering BVLOS Drone Flight Draws Attention
A first-ever ground-breaking drone flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) combined safety with endurance flight. The drone mission demonstrated the true value of...
Drone Air Traffic Control Market Accelerating
An evolving regulatory push by the US Federal Aviation Administration has revealed a new market: drone air traffic control.
The nature of the commercial utilization...
New Robotic Platform to Serve as Testbed
Doctrine for armed uncrewed vehicles working alongside armed humans is still new across the world, and testbeds are a valuable way to explore what,...
Watch New Russian Attack Drone
Russia has been enhancing its unmanned combat aerial vehicle capabilities. The Ministry of Defense has published a short video showing its new "Hunter" attack...
Manned-Unmanned Teaming in New Field
Search and rescue services in the UK are constantly seeking for new ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their services whilst reducing...
When Airspace is Too Crowded
With the increasing number of unmanned aerial systems in the air, keeping the skies safe is critical. Drones will not be permitted to fly...
Innovation in UAV Propulsion Improves Performance
Tactical drones operate at altitudes of 18,000ft, fly for periods of 12+ hours, support land and sea based missions. The propulsion systems powering these...
How AI Supports Law Enforcement
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a standard practice in a wide field of applications. From increasing cybersecurity to assisting F-35 pilots, it seems as...
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