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In a recent LinkedIn video, Florian Seibel, CEO of Germany-based Quantum-Systems, introduced his company’s family of Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are designed to operate on a common platform, offering versatility and ease of use across various models. The Quantum-Systems VTOL Drone Family Seibel highlighted three key models in…
Axon and Skydio announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. This expanded alliance brings together Skydio’s leading drone technology with Axon’s comprehensive suite of products for public safety. The offering includes: Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith said, “Drones are the…
ESA and TU Delft Collaborate on Autonomous Spacecraft Control The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Concepts Team and the Micro Air Vehicle Laboratory (MAVLab) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have joined forces to test neural-network-based AI control systems for next-generation space missions. The research, published in Science Robotics, involves racing drones against the…
Gen. Pierre Schill Says Drone Countermeasures Are Being Developed French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill inspecting a Rapid Eagle anti-drone system at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris on June 19, 2024 The current advantage enjoyed by small aerial drones on battlefields, including in Ukraine, is merely “a moment in history,” according to…
Hoverfly Technologies, a leading manufacturer of tethered drone systems, has reportedly reached a significant milestone with over 500 systems sold to the US Army. The company recently received a $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories, further solidifying its position as a leader in tethered drone technology. Versatile Tethered Drones Enhance Military…
Mace Drone Boasts Advanced Technologies for Precise and Effective Strikes The Ukrainian kamikaze drone, known by its export name “Mace” and often compared to the “Lancet” drone, was showcased at Eurosatory 2024, one of the largest international defense exhibitions. Presented by UAC at the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industry Enterprises (NAUDI) booth, the drone’s…
Legislation Aims to Balance Public Trust and Effective Policing As police departments across Northeast Ohio increasingly adopt drone technology, State Representative Bernie Willis is pushing for legislation that would require law enforcement to obtain search warrants for drone surveillance. House Bill 149 aims to strike a balance between maintaining public trust and allowing police to…
The historic six-story Tyler Chamber of Commerce building, an architectural Art Deco gem built in 1938, reportedly received a revolutionary exterior cleaning this past Saturday thanks to cutting-edge drone technology from Poseidon Power Washing. After a one-week weather delay, the veteran-owned Tyler-based company successfully utilized their exclusive Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to safely SoftW
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