A new U.S. Marine Corps project shows promise as the next step in drone evolution – transforming surplus military helicopters into autonomous drones. Last week, the USMC completed a successful demonstration of the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System, a project that converted a decommissioned UH-1H Huey helicopter into a semi-autonomous aircraft piloted remotely by an … [Read more...] about Test Flight: Marines Give Old Copters New Mission as Delivery Drones
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Boeing Lays Foundation for Drone Passenger Travel
The tidal wave of digital disruption that has swamped media industries is beginning to be felt in transportation. A rapidly developing ecosystem of sensors, AI, and alternative energy systems is fueling innovation among start ups and established firms alike. Last week Boeing announced plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of advanced … [Read more...] about Boeing Lays Foundation for Drone Passenger Travel
World’s Fastest Drone: Made From 3D Printer
The world's fastest drone debuted at the Dubai Airshow this month, reports Live Science, and it isn't what you'd expect. At about 33 pounds, with a 9 ft. wingspan, the drone is far larger than a racing drone, looks nothing like a quadcopter, and is not quite like a military or a commercial delivery drone. But then again, it wasn't built like any of those things. The Aurora … [Read more...] about World’s Fastest Drone: Made From 3D Printer
Drone Dogfight: Big Defense Firms vs. Techies – WSJ
from http://www.wsj.com Boeing Co., Northrop Grumman Corp. and other marquee aerospace names are the industry's incumbents, with thousands of drones sold to the U.S. and other militaries. Many of their drones are high-powered and high-priced, some with wingspans wider than a Boeing 737 and reported price tags of as much as $93 million. Meanwhile, upstarts like … [Read more...] about Drone Dogfight: Big Defense Firms vs. Techies – WSJ
