AAM: The Next Transportation Revolution - Inside Unmanned …
Sep 9, 2024 · Ready to Go. Wisk is focused on AAM passenger transport through a multi-modal air taxi service. The company has been flying autonomous eVTOL flights since 2017, completing more than 1,750 full-scale test flights, a spokesperson said.
Next-Gen Autonomy - Inside Unmanned Systems
Oct 8, 2024 · STINGRAY: EXTENDING CARRIER RANGE. John Scudi’s 27-year naval career included a stint flying fighters. Now, he serves as business development and acting MQ-25 Advanced Capabilities program manager for Boeing’s unmanned MQ-25 Stingray program.
Detect and Avoid Goes Autonomous - Inside Unmanned Systems
Sep 17, 2024 · Merlin Pilot Autonomy. The goal in building the Merlin Pilot is to enable autonomous piloting of aircraft. The first step on the Merlin roadmap is to fly a Cessna Caravan from takeoff to touchdown, assisting and augmenting an onboard human pilot.
Drones on the Front Line for Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Oct 19, 2023 · The terrible war triggered by Russia’s botched full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 entered a new phase this summer when Ukraine unleashed its long-awaited counteroffensive, bolstered by freshly created brigades, some equipped with powerful Western armored vehicles.
DIU Blue UAS Refresh Challenge Tests UAS Platforms for DoD
Nov 11, 2024 · The three-day challenge supported more than 150 day and night flights, with each platform flying an average of six flights. Multiple categories of platforms were evaluated including first person view, drones classified as Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 by the U.S. military based on their maximum weight and normal operating altitude, as well as components (sensors, radios, gimbals, etc.) and ...
CUAS: Defeating an Evolving Threat - Inside Unmanned Systems
Oct 15, 2024 · IT TAKES A LAYERED APPROACH. CUAS systems are complex, Fortier said. On the identification side, it’s about interlocking a layer of defense and leveraging the latest technology so warfighters can identify a hostile drone, track it and then choose the best mitigation method, whether kinetic or non-kinetic.
The Tech Behind BVLOS - Inside Unmanned Systems
May 15, 2023 · Electronically scanned array (ESA) radars are typically found in fighter jets or in missile defense systems. “Echodyne’s MESA, created with proprietary meta materials, delivers compact solid state radars with ESA performance at the price of inexpensive commercial radars,” said Leo McCloskey, director of marketing for Echodyne.
Inside Unmanned Systems - Engineering, Policy and Practice
Engineering, Policy and Practice. In response to recent reports of aircraft activity, including drones and crewed aircraft, over New Jersey and the Eastern U.S., Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins made…
L3Harris and Overland AI Collaborate on Autonomous UGV
Oct 14, 2024 · L3Harris is set to unveil the initial prototype of its new Diamondback unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platform. In collaboration with Overland AI, this platform is designed to address the growing reconnaissance needs of modern warfare, leveraging autonomous technology to enhance security in contested environments.
Navigating the Future of UAS Communications
Oct 3, 2024 · Join us for an insightful webinar Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT where we will explore how recent rulings are reshaping UAS communications, and what they mean for your operations.. Key Takeaways: The Importance of Reliable C2 Communications: Why stable C2 links are essential for UAS safety, particularly for BVLOS and high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) flights.