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
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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
