Large scale VTOL aircraft have very different capabilities than large drones: they can carry up to 6,000 pounds of cargo. On the military field, that cargo may include Warfighters and military supplies: in the commercial arena, that could mean urban air mobility (UAM) or heavy cargo delivery. Automated aerial vehicles (AAV) don't generally have that size or heft: but … [Read more...] about Helicopter Drones: Near Earth Brings Autonomy to Large Scale VTOL Aircraft [VIDEO]
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Autonomous Drone Platform Resupplies Military Ops
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
Boeing’s Newest Investment in the Drone Ecosystem: Near Earth Autonomy
The world's largest aerospace company, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has announced its latest investment in autonomous aircraft. Boeing invested in Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based company "focused on developing a portfolio of technologies that enable safe and reliable autonomous flight."Near Earth Autonomy, a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Near Earth … [Read more...] about Boeing’s Newest Investment in the Drone Ecosystem: Near Earth Autonomy
