Next-Level Human-Machine Teaming By: Dawn Zoldi (Colonel, USAF Ret.) Since the beginning of warfare, combatants have sought ways to increase that reach while removing themselves further and further from the battlefield. Distance can mean the difference between life and death to a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or guardian. Robots extend human reach and possibilities. For … [Read more...] about Human Machine Teaming May be the Future of Drones in the Defense Industry
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U.S. Department of Defense to Launch “Replicator” Initiative to Integrate Uncrewed Systems at Scale
DefenseScoop reports that Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks unveiled a plan to scale the deployment of uncrewed and autonomous systems in the U.S. military, "at a scale of multiple thousands, in multiple domains," over the next two years. The program, called "Replicator," will be led by Hicks, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Christopher Grady, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Defense to Launch “Replicator” Initiative to Integrate Uncrewed Systems at Scale
Drone Training is Critical for Troop Success: Can Simulation Tools Do the Job?
Drones in both warfare and civil operations are becoming more powerful - and high level training for pilots becoming more critical. Drone training remains a challenge for government, state and large enterprise agencies trying to scale operations. As simulation technology advances, can realistic virtual environments develop pilot proficiency to the standard required? Here, … [Read more...] about Drone Training is Critical for Troop Success: Can Simulation Tools Do the Job?
Skydio Donates Drones to Ukraine for Documentation of Russian War Crimes
USAID Delivers Drone Donations from Skydio to Ukraine for Documentation of Russian War Crimes Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Skydio - Donates - Drones - To - Ukraine by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the delivery of nine Skydio 2+ drones to the Office of the Prosecutor General of … [Read more...] about Skydio Donates Drones to Ukraine for Documentation of Russian War Crimes
Teal Drones Scores New Army Funding to Develop New Short Range Reconnaissance Prototype
Teal Drones Secures Additional $1.2M in Funding for US Army’s SSR Program by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Military technology company Red Cat Holdings announced that its subsidiary Teal Drones has received an additional $1.2 million for the development of a new sUAS prototype for the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. In March 2022, Teal was first … [Read more...] about Teal Drones Scores New Army Funding to Develop New Short Range Reconnaissance Prototype
