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A Russian company based in Ekaterinburg claims to have developed a lightweight drone called the “Stalker” that is supposedly resistant to electronic warfare (EW). The company plans to test the drone in Ukraine before launching it into mass production. Previous Claims of DJI “Killers” Failed to Materialize This is not the first time a Russian…
Danish drone company UXV Technologies has opened its first US factory in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, marking its initial physical presence outside Denmark. The new facility, located in the Johnstown Area Regional Industries Business Park, promises to bring new job opportunities and advanced drone technology to the area. New Facility and Community Impact UXV Technologies, a…
In a series of groundbreaking test flights, a hybrid rocket-powered drone has successfully flown at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The innovative aircraft, developed by the Project Air YouTube channel, combines the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a quadcopter with the high-speed potential of a rocket engine. Building the Rocket Drone The rocket…
Israel’s state-of-the-art Arrow 3 missile defense system demonstrated its capabilities by successfully repelling a massive attack from Iran in April. The performance of this advanced system, which cost an estimated $800 million, highlights its efficiency in neutralizing a diverse array of threats, including drones and missiles, reports, The Times. Arrow 3 Defense System in Action…
The Economist reports that as Ukraine faces dwindling artillery supplies, it has increasingly relied on drones for precise, long-range strikes. However, Russian electronic warfare has effectively jammed many Ukrainian drones’ communication signals. In response, Ukraine’s special forces have developed “Eagle Eyes,” an AI-driven software that allows drones to navigate autonomously using machine visi
Sustainable Skylines Brings Eco-Friendly Aerial Advertising to the Skies In a groundbreaking move, Miami-based Sustainable Skylines is poised to revolutionize aerial advertising along the city’s iconic beaches. The company has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch its drone-based banner hauling service, offering a quieter, safer, and more environmentally friendl
Elsight’s Halo Powers ACSL’s Autonomous Drones in Challenging Terrain Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has been selected by ACSL, Japan’s largest drone manufacturer, to enhance LTE communication in its drones, enabling Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations. This partnership, facilitated by Navicom Aviation, marks a significant milestone for Elsight in penetrating the Japanese and APAC
JOUAV Unveils Revolutionary Drone System at Drone World Congress 2024 Civil drone manufacturer JOUAV has introduced its second-generation VTOL hangar drone, the JOS-C800, at the 8th Drone World Congress 2024. This “drone-in-a-box” system promises to revolutionize automated drone operations with enhanced efficiency and versatility. Key Features and Improvements The JOS-C800 system includes an autom
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