Lockheed Martin Stalker XVE drone claims world endurance record

The Stalker XVE in the air on its world-record flight attempt

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works advanced development programs division has set a new world flight endurance record for a Group 2 (5 to

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Royal Navy tests heavy-lift drones to supply aircraft carriers

The Royal Navy’s 700X Naval Air Squadron has completed intensive testing of heavy-lift drones at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall, UK, to determine their fitness for resupplying aircraft carriers and other frontline naval operations.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Royal Navy tests heavy-lift drones to supply aircraft carriers

General Atomics’ Gambit autonomous combat drone takes the initiative

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled its latest jet-powered robotic drone, the Gambit, which is designed to use artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to fly alongside human-piloted aircraft and achieve air dominance… Continue reading General Atomics’ Gambit autonomous combat drone takes the initiative

BAE combat test teams fighter aircraft with AI-enabled drones

BAE Systems has carried out its most realistic combat exercise to date using crewed and autonomous aircraft operating as teams. The demonstration at an undisclosed US Department of Defense flight test range saw fighter aircraft and drones equipped with… Continue reading BAE combat test teams fighter aircraft with AI-enabled drones

JetPack Aviation speeds on with 2nd-gen flying motorcycle tests

We’ve chatted with JetPack Aviation’s David Mayman many times over the years. His company’s groundbreaking work on jetpacks and flying motorcycles seems to proceed at a dizzying pace, and it’s always fascinating and enlightening to learn what’s new on … Continue reading JetPack Aviation speeds on with 2nd-gen flying motorcycle tests