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Indoor Testing Facilities available at the NASA Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex (NUARC)
45+ min ago (179+ words) Windshaper A large Wind Shaper fan array is available for dynamic low-speed and hovering flight research." The Wind Shaper is ideal for generating arbitrary wind gradients and wind gusts via a simple Python API." A companion Wind Probe is also…...
Unmanned vehicle delivery expands across China
39+ min ago (703+ words) After scanning the QR code on its side, she collected her order " beer, sausage and roasted nuts " before the vehicle quietly drove away on its own. "I never imagined groceries could be delivered this way," Zhou said, still amazed by…...
Project will use air pressure waves to remotely detect vehicles, aircraft
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (655+ words) Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have launched a three-year effort to develop a new system to remotely detect and assess ground vehicles and low-flying aircraft, including drones." The Army Research Office is providing $500, 000 in funding for the project,…...
A Drone Riding a Robot? The New Twist in Battlefield Tech
10+ hour ago (273+ words) Unmanned systems are increasingly used across modern operations, but they often function separately. Ground robots provide mobility and access to difficult terrain, while aerial platforms offer visibility and communication coverage. When deployed independently, each system has limitations " ground units may…...
Ukrainian drones to get U. S. -made Zeus guided missile
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (210+ words) A U. S. defense firm has confirmed an active integration partnership with one of Ukraine's largest drone manufacturers to adapt its Zeus guided missile system for launch from quadcopter platforms, Defence Blog has learned exclusively. The partnership, disclosed by Aeon CEO and…...
UAV Navigation'Grupo Oes'a Autopilot Performs in US Special Forces Maritime Exercises
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (226+ words) Inside Unmanned Systems UAV Navigation'Grupo Oes'a's autonomous control system successfully guided an unmanned surface vehicle during recent US Special Forces maritime exercises held in Cartagena, Spain, marking a significant operational validation for the Spanish GNC specialist's maritime autonomy stack. The…...
Newtown Firm Developing Drone Swarm Tech For Disaster Response Ahead Of Fire Season
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (200+ words) NEWTOWN, CT " A Newtown-based company is developing drone swarm technology designed to assist emergency response efforts during wildfires and other disasters. Swift Aid Drone Swarm, an initiative of Connecticut firm Vibgyor Global Initiatives, is working to deploy an autonomous drone…...
Amazon-Style Marketplaces Are Changing How Military Drones Reach The Battlefield - BGR
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (716+ words) Amazon-Style Marketplaces Are Changing How Military Drones Reach The Battlefield'bgr. com Amazon-Style Marketplaces Are Changing How Military Drones Reach The Battlefield From presenting a novel threat to aircraft carriers to warping the economics behind traditional defense systems, drone warfare has…...
Red Cat, Arastelle Partner on Tethered Drones for ISR and Comms
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (247+ words) Red Cat Holdings has partnered with Arastelle Drone Solutions to accelerate the integration of autonomous systems for defense applications. The collaboration focuses on combining Arastelle's tethered drone technology with Red Cat's existing platforms, including its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft…...
Bladen County's Rosindale Road Fire now 762 acres, half contained
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (255+ words) The Rosindale Road Fire burning in Bladen County has grown to 762 acres and is now 50% contained, according to the N. C. Forest Service. BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) " The Rosindale Road Fire burning in Bladen County has grown to 762 acres and is now…...