One of the world’s largest defense/aerospace conglomerates is making real-time, integrated air control of multiple drones a reality. At the recent Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, Lockheed Martin announced the launch of VCSi, a software solution that allows multiple users to simultaneously control dozens of drones during a range of surveillance and … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Unveils Impressive Drone Control System in Dubai
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New Report Predicts Small Drones Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2020
A new report published by MarketsandMarkets Research predicts that the global small drones market will exceed $10 Billion by 2020, with nano drones leading the way in the segment. The report predicts that security and law enforcement will be the largest verticals in the market, followed by agriculture and drone delivery. "The global small drones market is projected to grow … [Read more...] about New Report Predicts Small Drones Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2020
Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
One of the largest defense companies in the world has just tested a game-changing laser that can easily fry rogue drones in midair. Lockheed Martin released a test video yesterday showcasing its 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system splashing five fixed-wing Outlaw drones at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. In … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Unleashes Drone Hunting Laser
Lockheed Martin Announces Canister Launched Drone
Lockheed Martin has announced its latest entry in its UAS portfolio of products, the OUTRIDER, designed to provide enhanced Situational Awareness (SA) in environments where launching a conventional UAV is not practical. The drone has been designed with a patented launch canister and has a high degree of wind tolerance. The OUTRIDER can be launched from ground, surface, air … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Announces Canister Launched Drone
The Top 5 Drones for Inspections
Inspections are a major application for drones, but the type of equipment chosen depends upon the type of inspection required. "Inspections" can mean anything from a basic real estate job requiring images of a steep roof to the complex inspection of an energy installation: and the drones required for each application differ significantly. Dyan Gibbens, one of the founders … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Drones for Inspections
