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Specialized Energy Sector Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop to Premier at 7th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in 2023
Colorado-based P3 Tech Consulting LLC announces that it has partnered with the Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition (EDRC) to bring…
Textron Systems’ Aerosonde Expands to More Ships; VTOL Capability Could Add More
Textron Systems’ Aerosonde unmanned aircraft has seen its use on Navy ships expand over the past year, and its maritime presence could increase further with the vertical takeoff and landing system for the Aerosonde that could see it find a home on a wider variety of vessels.
FLARES adds VTOL to Insitu’s Integrator
Insitu’s Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) octocopter is a VTOL mothership that launches the company’s Integrator fixed-wing vehicle.
Flytrex Releases 2022 Drone Delivery Customer Trends
Flytrex has released its 2022 yardstick detailing customer trends across its drone delivery service in North Carolina and Texas.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Steadicopter Bridges the Gulf with Black Eagle UAS
Emirates Defense Technology and Steadicopter announced an agreement to adapt the Israeli company’s rotary-wing Black Eagle UAS to meet emerging requirements within the Gulf States.
BMT Granted Patent for Sparrow Autonomous Drone Delivery Device
BMT announced it has been granted a patent by the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office for a novel concept called Sparrow, an autonomous air to ground payload transfer device.