Two UAS Platforms Chosen to Meet Directed Requirement for Brigade Combat Teams The U.S. Army has selected two small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) platforms as part of its effort to enhance the capabilities of its Brigade Combat Teams. The Army announced the selection of the Ghost X from Anduril Industries and the C-100 from Performance Drone Works to meet the Company-Level … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Selects New Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Company-Level Use
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Skydio Advances Autonomous Drone Capabilities in the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Program
Leading U.S. Drone Manufacturer Skydio Elevates Defense Capabilities: Final Phase of Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 with Skydio X10D. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb US-based drone manufacturer Skydio recently announced that it has entered the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) tranche 2 program with its autonomous Skydio … [Read more...] about Skydio Advances Autonomous Drone Capabilities in the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Program
The Army is Working on Shape-Shifting Autonomous Drones
A scene depicting dozens of autonomous drones shifting shape while in midflight isn’t from a trailer of the (inevitable) Transformers sequel. It’s a soon-to-be reality for the U.S. Army. Researchers with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory and Texas A&M University recently presented findings from a two-year study at … [Read more...] about The Army is Working on Shape-Shifting Autonomous Drones
Parrot Among Manufacturers Chosen by DoD for U.S Army Recon Drone Program
The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for "eye in the sky" technologies: personal reconnaissance drones that can give soldiers on the battlefield a situational advantage. In an effort to uncover the next-generation of short-range Reconnaissance drones for the U.S. Army, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) are investing … [Read more...] about Parrot Among Manufacturers Chosen by DoD for U.S Army Recon Drone Program
Army Base Unveils Improved Drone Training Center
Army drones are headed to basic training – but this time, UAV tech will be doing the training. The Army’s 316 Cavalry Brigade cut the ribbon on a new drone training facility last week to provide more space and functionality to its UAS education program. Fittingly, a soldier-piloted quadcopter cut the ribbon with a pair of red and white scissors, slicing the paper in … [Read more...] about Army Base Unveils Improved Drone Training Center
