Draganfly Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply Flex FPV drones and comprehensive training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) units through a partnership with DelMar Aerospace Corporation. The collaboration combines Draganfly's unmanned platforms with DelMar's specialized instruction capabilities for government operators. Flex FPV Drone Technical … [Read more...] about Draganfly FPV Drones Selected for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Training
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A2RL Drone Championship Tests Autonomous Racing Performance
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) Championship concluded January 21–22 during UMEX, evaluating autonomous racing drones across multiple competition formats. TII Racing recorded the fastest autonomous lap at 12.032 seconds in the AI Speed Challenge, while MAVLAB secured the Multi-Drone Gold Race title. Speed Challenge Sets Benchmark The AI Speed Challenge … [Read more...] about A2RL Drone Championship Tests Autonomous Racing Performance
How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
Marine Corps RFI Calls for Low-Cost FPV Drones: Under $4,000 Per Airframe The U.S. Marine Corps has put industry on notice: it wants first person view (FPV) capable small UAS in huge numbers, at low cost, and built to be modified and repaired at the edge. A new Sources Sought Notice from NAVAIR’s PMA-263 is not a formal solicitation, but it clearly signals where Marine … [Read more...] about How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
Auterion Demonstrates First Multi-Manufacturer Combat Drone Swarm
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
Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
Planned investment aims to support U.S. and allied defense needs through combat-tested unmanned systems and NDAA-compliant localization Ondas Holdings Inc. announced its intent to invest up to $11 million in Drone Fight Group (DFG), a Ukrainian developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems. The planned investment would be made through Ondas Capital, the company’s strategic … [Read more...] about Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
