Flytrex has released its 2022 yardstick detailing customer trends across its drone delivery service in North Carolina and Texas.
March, 2023
AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Block 20 Rapidly Deployable Loitering Missile System
Building on AeroVironment’s tactical missile legacy, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 offers enhanced operational features and performance.
Aeronautics Signs Deal for Production of Orbiter 4 in Thailand
Israel-based Aeronautics Group has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the leading defense companies in Thailand, RV Connex, for in-country production of its Orbiter 4 tactical UAV.
Airwayz, Royal NLR Partner to Accelerate Drone U-Space Adoption Across Europe
Umanned traffic management provider Airwayz announced it is collaborating with the Netherlands Aerospace Center to support drone traffic management across Europe.
Upcoming Webinar Explores What Must be Done to Enter the Age of BVLOS
The unmanned systems industry is preparing for federal rulemaking so flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) will become the rule rather than the exception.
Autonomy Scales Up in Mining
The use of autonomy in the mining industry is ramping up as demand for minerals grows and open-source systems become available.
Five Good Questions: Gordon Heidinger, Hexagon
Gordon Heidinger has spent 25 years in the automotive and transportation industry in a combination of roles as an electrical…
Inside AI: Largest Port in Europe Taps Israel’s Airwayz to Demonstrate UTM system in Rotterdam
Europe’s largest port taps Airwayz for UTM prototype.
Indispensable Data Points
Drones and data processing software are becoming indispensable tools for the construction industry, saving time and giving company officials unprecedented insight into progress on work sites.
Drones Mapping the Faces of America’s Buildings
Structural facades help buildings resist weather, fire, thermal and acoustic threats, but require regular inspections as they age—and drones can make that process safer and less expensive.
Inside Job: Robot Would Inspect Water Pipes from Within
Acwa Robotics’ new Clean Water Pathfinder robot aims to crawl around inside active water pipes to check for corrosion and leaks, helping utilities save water and money.
SoftBank Develops Lithium-metal Battery Cells Pack, Demos Operation in the Stratosphere
Japan’s SoftBank Corp. announced it has developed a battery pack using a next-generation lithium-metal battery cell manufactured by Enpower Japan Corp. for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric wireless communication platforms.
Wingcopter, ZAL Start Joint Development of Hydrogen Delivery Drones
Wingcopter and ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research GmbH have announced a development partnership to explore the potential of green hydrogen to power Wingcopter’s drones.
Startup Sprouts Multitasking AI Farm Tool for Organics
Verdant, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is developing AI that promises versatile farm assistance in the form of a tractor implement for weeding, fertilizing and spraying.
Zipline Unveils New Autonomous System Capable of Quiet, Fast and Precise Home Delivery
Zipline on March 15 unveiled its new platform that provides quiet, fast and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and suburbs.
Topcon Further Expands MC-X Platform with All-New GNSS Option for Compact Equipment
LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for…
Defense Budget Includes Billions for Unmanned Systems Across Domains
The U.S. Department of Defense released its in-depth budget documents on March 13, showcasing an $842 billion budget for fiscal 2024 that includes increasing investments in unmanned systems.
