Live test in Germany shows FPV and fixed-wing drones operating as one coordinated combat system Auterion has completed what it describes as the world’s first live demonstration of a combat drone swarm made up of aircraft from multiple manufacturers. The event took place in Munich, Germany, and was conducted for government customers. According to the company, the hybrid swarm … [Read more...] about Auterion Demonstrates First Multi-Manufacturer Combat Drone Swarm
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Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use the funding to … [Read more...] about Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy … [Read more...] about Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
UAVOS Demonstrates New Swarm-Control with UAS Borey Formation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG6Ld0zKDKw UAVOS has successfully completed a series of group flight tests showcasing its swarm-control autopilot module integrated into fixed-wing Borey Unmanned Aerial Systems. The demonstration highlighted the company's advanced multiUAS coordination capabilities, achieving position accuracy within 10 meters across multiple coordinated … [Read more...] about UAVOS Demonstrates New Swarm-Control with UAS Borey Formation
U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
