AFWERX funding propels mass production of long-range, heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft Skyways to Transition from Prototype to Full Production Skyways, an Austin-based manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Air Force’s innovation unit, AFWERX. The funding will help Skyways move its V3 cargo drone from prototype to … [Read more...] about Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones
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Drone Racing League and U.S. Air Force Launch Initiative to Support Women in STEM and Sports
Elevating Women in Technology and Sports: The DRL and U.S. Air Force's Pioneering Initiative In a groundbreaking move to advance gender equity in technology and sports, the Drone Racing League (DRL), in collaboration with its long-standing partner, the U.S. Air Force, announced the launch of "DRL's Women Taking Flight." This initiative aims to recruit and spotlight women in … [Read more...] about Drone Racing League and U.S. Air Force Launch Initiative to Support Women in STEM and Sports
U.S. Air Force and Drone Racing League Partner to Celebrate 75th Anniversary – and Accelerate Drone Pilot Skills
The U.S. Air Force and Drone Racing League (DRL) share a passionate interest in showcasing drone pilot skills and encouraging new entrants into the drone industry. Continue reading, or listen below: DroneLife · Drone - Racing - League - And - US - AirForce - Partner - On - Media - Games - And - Pilot - Skills Now, the US Air Force and Drone Racing League have partnered … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force and Drone Racing League Partner to Celebrate 75th Anniversary – and Accelerate Drone Pilot Skills
Black Swift Deploys AI to Help Air Force Maintain Drone Fleet
Colorado-based Black Swift Technologies is helping the U.S. Air Force improve drone maintenance planning, thanks to a recent grant. The company will develop a machine-learning software solution for predicting and improving maintenance schedules in an effort to reduce drone systems failures. “System failures can be costly—in time, money and equipment,” Black Swift CEO Jack … [Read more...] about Black Swift Deploys AI to Help Air Force Maintain Drone Fleet
Move Over, Maverick and Goose: ROBOpilot Drone Is The Next Top Gun
Tom Cruise will be flying high (again) in Top Gun 2 come summer 2020. Could Top Gun 3 be far behind? There are no plans yet, but don't be surprised if the next Maverick or Goose is a drone robot. This past month, the Air Force Research Laboratory and DZYNE Technologies successfully tested the Robotic Pilot Unmanned Conversion Program – the aptly named ROBOpilot – at … [Read more...] about Move Over, Maverick and Goose: ROBOpilot Drone Is The Next Top Gun
