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The U.S. Air Force has initiated a new training program on small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This program, created with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s strategic studies group, reportedly aims to train Airmen in the use of sUAS in combat environments. Combat Airpower for All Airmen…
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…
Game-Changing Partnership for Middle-Mile eVTOL Moya Aero, a Brazilian drone manufacturer, is making headlines with its plan to enter the middle-mile eVTOL drone market. The company has reportedly partnered with Aeromot to develop drones capable of tackling challenging terrains, like the Amazon rainforest and offshore oil rigs. First Test Flight Success In November 2023, Moya…
The future of drones as essential business tools is here, driven by artificial intelligence and increasing adoption across industries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlights this surge by reporting 368,883 remote pilot certifications by the end of last year. This number is reportedly expected to rise to over 472,269 by 2028, marking a 28% increase.…
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on entities accused of enabling Iran’s drone program, aiming to disrupt the production and proliferation of drones used by Russia against Ukraine. This move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to hinder Iran’s UAV capabilities, which have been deployed in the conflict since 2022, reports Reuters. Sanctions Overview The U.S. Treasury Department…
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…
Wingtra, known for its professional VTOL drones, has hinted at a big reveal set for June 5, 2024. The company recently posted a teaser on LinkedIn that has the drone community buzzing. What’s the Buzz About? The teaser post features Wingtra’s logo and notes their 33K followers. The key message: “We’re bringing you something big…
MBDA Reveals RCM² at ILA 2024: Versatile, Multirole, and Domain-Crossing MBDA Deutschland is set to debut its latest innovation, the Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²), at the ILA 2024 airshow next week. This cutting-edge technology promises to operate across both kinetic and electromagnetic spectrums, enhancing mission success in contested and defended areas, reports HartPunkt.…
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