Egozi: IDF’s UAS Onboard “Doctor”
By ARIE EGOZI
The unmanned air systems (UAS) operated by the Israeli air force (IAF) are strained almost to their limits. From mini-UAS like the...
U.S Unmanned technology shoots ahead
In the hotbed for future fuel-efficient transport an unmanned aircraft with slender, flexible wings has made its first flight at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research...
The UAV That Chases Hurricane Storms
In recent years we have witnessed UAVs being increasingly operated in more types of missions. Sometimes they replace other platforms, like helicopters, and other...
China’s Baidu Releases AI Code
Google and Facebook are not only some of the most sought out companies to work for, they also release just enough code and core...
New Drone Technology to Disrupt Freight Market
A new technology aims at reducing global air freight costs at about half the price of piloted aircraft, and delivering freight faster than ships...
RAF Merlin nearly downed by British Army drone
That was close - an incident involving a British Army drone and an RAF helicopter during military exercise
The British Army almost brought down a...
Electronic Attack to Counter Drones
A new scalable counter-unmanned air vehicle (C-UAV) system has been unveiled by Finmeccanica’s systems and sensors house Selex ES at DSEI 2015.
Known as Falcon...
Looking for Young Minds to Solve UAVs Swarm Riddle
UAVs and other robots have become increasingly affordable, capable, and available to both the U.S. military and adversaries alike. Enabling UAVs and similar assets...
Using a Drone for Underground Exploration
An innovative drone technology can explore hidden spaces. The European Space Agency (ESA) has been testing equipment, techniques and working methods for missions with...
Drone Development Holds Unique Landing on Walls Capability
The last few years have seen fixed-wing drones manage all sorts of difficult operations. A new development is seeking to enable drones to take...
Update: Recent Developments at AUS&R Unmanned Systems Conference
The leading conference and exhibition in the field of unmanned systems and robotics, AUS&R, has been gaining more momentum in the world and in...
New Pneumatic Launcher Joins UAV Market
Robonic Ltd Oy, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, has signed a contract to deliver a third-generation KONTIO pneumatic launcher to the Swedish...
Autonomous Helicopter Demonstrated Re-Supply Capabilities
An autonomous helicopter system successfully demonstrated its re-supply capabilities. The UH-1H (AEH-1) helicopter was developed by Aurora Flight Sciences and the US Office of...
Will the human stay in the UGV operation mode?
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV's) can operate without a man in the loop. This means detection of a threat, identification and extermination. Will that happen?
A decision...
Watchkeeper to France?
Is the Watchkeeper unmanned air system (UAS) on its way to France? This system is based on the Hermes-450 made by Elbit Systems.
Sources at...
France Deploys UAVs in Mali
France will deploy its first U.S-made unarmed surveillance drones to West Africa by the end of the year.
France's military intervention in Mali in January...
UAS Ammunition Takes Key Step Forward
American Airmen made history recently when they employed the first GBU-38 int Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) from an MQ-9 Reaper UAS. While the JDAM has...
Turkey becomes a UAS exporter. Has Israelhelped?
Has Israeli technology helped Turkey
to develop its unmanned air systems (UAS)
industry? This question is on the table
again as Turkey is about to start exporting...
Quadrupt Robot will Climb Over Fences and Detect Mines
Most robots are wheeled or tracked, because of the difficulties and expenses entailed in getting robot legs to animate properly. However, a new medium-sized...
Leonardo Offers New Intelligence and First Responder UAV
Leonardo’s Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS or UAV) has been selected by two customers in the Middle East and Gulf region. The Falco...
A growing demand for UAS for maritime missions
The Israeli defense contractors which manufacture unmanned air systems (UAS) are responding to the growing demand. As Israel aerospace industries (IAI) and Elbit systems...
Spanish company Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL takes off in Israel
Madrid-based Alpha Unmanned Systems, SL has announced that the Volcani Center of Israel has acquired two of its Sniper Helicopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)...
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Israeli Startup Raises $25 Million to Develop Underground Warfare Systems
Over the past several decades, nations and armed organizations have invested heavily in moving strategic assets underground. Combat tunnels, bunkers, ammunition depots, command centers,...
