US Firm Reveals Iran’s Shahed-Style Kamikaze Drone with 100-Pound Payload Power Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has recently made waves in the defense industry by unveiling its latest unmanned aircraft system, the MQM-172 Arrowhead. This innovative drone bears a striking resemblance to Iran’s infamous Shahed-style kamikaze drone and boasts an impressive 100-pound payload power, setting […]
Drone with Boeing 747-sized wingspan flies 74 hours non-stop on only solar power
Drone with Boeing 747-sized Wingspan Flies 74 Hours Non-Stop on Only Solar Power US-based aerospace startup Skydweller Aero has successfully flown its solar-powered drone for nearly three days, marking a significant milestone in the realm of aviation and sustainable energy. The drone, equipped with solar panels covering an impressive wingspan comparable to that of a […]
Video: China claims first drone hunt of ‘hostile warship’
Video: China Claims First Drone Hunt of ‘Hostile Warship’ The People’s Liberation Army has released rare footage showing its reconnaissance drones tracking a ‘hostile warship’ before launching an attack. This significant development marks China’s first successful drone hunt of an enemy vessel, showcasing the nation’s growing military capabilities in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. […]
Russia turns battlefield into video game with world-first anti-drone simulator
Russia Turns Battlefield into Video Game with World-First Anti-Drone Simulator Students at Russia’s Southern Federal University (SFU) say they have built the world’s first dedicated anti-drone simulator, merging cutting-edge technology with military strategy to combat the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles. This innovative simulator allows users to experience real-time scenarios where they must defend […]
Video: Japan’s falcon-inspired drone can land safely on your palms, no cushions needed
Video: Japan’s falcon-inspired drone can land safely on your palms, no cushions needed In the realm of drone technology, innovations are continuously pushing the boundaries of what these unmanned aerial vehicles can achieve. A recent breakthrough comes from Japan, where engineers have developed a falcon-inspired drone capable of performing a soft landing on a person’s […]
Rescue drone beats chopper, battles strong winds to fly up 3,973 ft in 4 mins
Rescue Drone Outperforms Helicopter: Jetson ONE Soars 3,973 ft in 4 Minutes Despite Strong Winds In the realm of emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, every second counts. The recent test of the Jetson ONE, a revolutionary personal vehicle (eVTOL) designed for such critical missions, has showcased a remarkable feat of technology and engineering. Conducted in […]
Watch: Beginner-built drone flies 130 miles in 3 hours on first test flight
Watch: Beginner-built Drone Flies 130 Miles in 3 Hours on First Test Flight In a demonstration of individual ingenuity and rapid prototyping potential, engineer Tsung Xu has successfully achieved an impressive feat – a beginner-built drone that soared an astonishing 130 miles in just 3 hours on its maiden test flight. This remarkable accomplishment not […]
US spy drone gets 9-foot robot wingman with 750-mile range to boost strike power
US Spy Drone Gets 9-Foot Robot Wingman with 750-Mile Range to Boost Strike Power General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the US-based manufacturer of the iconic Predator and YFQ-42A, continues to push the boundaries of innovation in unmanned aerial systems. Their latest development, a 9-foot robot wingman equipped with a 750-mile range, is set to […]
Putin vows retaliation after Ukraine’s drone swarm destroyed Russia’s nuclear bombers
Putin vows retaliation after Ukraine’s drone swarm destroyed Russia’s nuclear bombers The Spiderweb drone attack by Ukraine on Russian nuclear bombers and other key assets has not only showcased the power of modern technology but has also escalated tensions between the two nations to a whole new level. The recent strike, which successfully targeted and […]
Next-gen drone flies with solid-state battery made for EVs for double range, payload
Next-Gen Drone Flies with Solid-State Battery Made for EVs for Double Range, Payload Factorial, a US company specializing in solid-state battery technology, has achieved an important step in revolutionizing the capabilities of drones. By developing a solid-state battery designed for electric vehicles (EVs), Factorial has unlocked the potential for drones to have double the range […]