MCL Viper system gives military vehicles multi-drone launch capacity

At this week’s DSEI Defence exhibition in London, SpearUAV unveiled its Multi Canister Launcher (MCL) Viper system, which is bolted onto the outside of conventional and robotic military vehicles to launch Viper drones without exposing soldiers to harm…. Continue reading MCL Viper system gives military vehicles multi-drone launch capacity

165-mile Project Skyway to become the world’s longest highway for drones

A stretch of airspace spanning 165 miles (265 km) across England is set to become the world’s longest dedicated drone corridor, with the UK government approving plans for the initiative as part of a wider push into next-generation aviation. Called Skyw… Continue reading 165-mile Project Skyway to become the world’s longest highway for drones

Israel Ministry of Defense to test drone-packing advanced robotic tank

The Israeli Ministry of Defense plans to begin testing of a Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle (M-RCV) next year. The vehicle unveiled last week at the Eurosatory Defense and Security Exhibition in Paris by Elbit Systems will act as an advanced technology d… Continue reading Israel Ministry of Defense to test drone-packing advanced robotic tank

Natilus freight drone’s blended wing design packs in 60% more cargo

As it stands, air freight is incredibly quick but also very expensive, while ocean freight is far slower but very cost-effective. Californian startup Natilus is out to bridge the gap with a new breed of unmanned aircraft that uses a unique blended wing… Continue reading Natilus freight drone’s blended wing design packs in 60% more cargo

Second Loyal Wingman combat drone takes to the air for the first time

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman prototype combat drone reached a new milestone as two of the autonomous aircraft took to the skies recently in separate flights over the Woomera Range Complex in Australia. This marks the first time that the second drone has flow… Continue reading Second Loyal Wingman combat drone takes to the air for the first time

IBM’s autonomous Mayflower ship sets sail across the Atlantic sans crew

IBM’s Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) has set sail across the Atlantic ocean without a crew or human control. Built and operated in conjunction with ocean research non-profit ProMare and industry partners, the autonomous trimaran left Turnchapel Wha… Continue reading IBM’s autonomous Mayflower ship sets sail across the Atlantic sans crew

Skyborg combat drone’s “brain” flies for the first time

The US Air Force has flight tested the Skyborg combat drone’s Autonomy Core System (ACS) for the first time. The “brain” of the autonomous Skyborg was installed in a Kratos UTAP-22 tactical uncrewed vehicle at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and carri… Continue reading Skyborg combat drone’s “brain” flies for the first time

K-Max Titan: The first commercial heavy-lift helicopter with no pilot

For about a decade now, Kaman’s K-Max intermeshing rotor helicopter has been flying unmanned cargo missions for US forces in Afghanistan. Now, the K-Max Titan is becoming the world’s first heavy-lift unmanned helicopter for the commercial market, havin… Continue reading K-Max Titan: The first commercial heavy-lift helicopter with no pilot

Skyfront claims endurance world record for gas-electric multirotor drone

While their winged counterparts are designed to stay aloft for weeks at a time, multirotor drones are more renowned for their maneuverability. California-based drone manufacturer Skyfront was established in 2014 to push the flight duration boundaries o… Continue reading Skyfront claims endurance world record for gas-electric multirotor drone

BAE Systems to design expendable Skyborg drone for US Air Force

BAE Systems has won an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract worth up to US$400 million to compete to develop a digital design for a low-cost, autonomous robotic combat drone that can partner with piloted warplanes under the US Air Force’s S… Continue reading BAE Systems to design expendable Skyborg drone for US Air Force