As emergency aerial missions become increasingly important during times of pandemic, drones are proving their worth, delivering vital cargo to remote or unreachable areas. Pittsburgh-based drone firm Near Earth Autonomy has developed a system that allows military units to safely execute resupply missions with cutting-edge obstacle avoidance tech. The company recently … [Read more...] about Autonomous Drone Platform Resupplies Military Ops
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FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
CyPhy Works burned through nearly $40m in funding before relaunching as Aria Insights at the start of 2019. The relaunch was an attempt to shift away from hardware and toward the management of aerial data. Then, in March, Aria Insights closed down in a move that was symbolic of consolidation in the industry. Thermal imaging specialist FLIR has announced that it will be … [Read more...] about FLIR Salvages Tethered Drone Tech from Aria Insights
YEC Unveils Silent Arrow Cargo Drone in London
It's been a busy few weeks in the cargo drone industry. Both Elroy Aerial and Bell have recently released test footage of their new delivery systems. The field is growing crowded. Yesterday, a cargo-carrying autonomous glider with a 28ft (8.5m) wingspan with a potential payload of up to 1,631 pounds (740 kg) was unveiled at the Defence & Security Equipment International … [Read more...] about YEC Unveils Silent Arrow Cargo Drone in London
Australian Air Force Inspect Aircraft with DJI Drones
Not that long ago military bodies were racing to distance themselves from drone industry leader DJI. The US Army grounded its use of DJI products in a move that was probably justified at the time. The Australian Defence Force quickly followed suit. It looked as though DJI's days as an equipment provider for sensitive military operations and government contracts were over. … [Read more...] about Australian Air Force Inspect Aircraft with DJI Drones
25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
Airbus has announced the smooth landing and world record flight of the first production aircraft of its Zephyr programme, the Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). The solar-powered drone took off on July 11th in Arizona and landed over 25 days later. Airbus said in a statement that "This maiden flight of the solar-powered Zephyr S proves the system's capabilities … [Read more...] about 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
