The US and Taiwan are collaborating to create drone supply chains independent of China, with a delegation of 26 US drone and anti-drone companies visiting Taipei. This move aims to strengthen security and reduce reliance on Chinese products, especially in the face of rising tensions between the US and China.
DJI has launched its smallest drone yet, the Neo. This tiny powerhouse packs 4K video recording, a 12-megapixel camera, and a host of autonomous flight features, all at a remarkably affordable price. Read on for more details about DJI’s newest micro drone.
Windracers, the manufacturer of the self-flying cargo aircraft ULTRATM, has secured a contract to provide two ULTRA aircraft to NORCE, a Norwegian research institute, for scientific survey missions in Antarctica. These aircraft will support the Troll Observing Network (TONe), a comprehensive research initiative aimed at understanding the complex environmental processes occurring in Antarctica.
Nibrus Technologies, an Indian drone manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone with its Surveyaan V1 drone receiving Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This certification allows the advanced survey and mapping drone to be used commercially across India, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution for surveying firms.
Terra Drone Corporation, Unifly NV, and Aloft Technologies Inc. are collaborating on a groundbreaking joint development project to create an advanced UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system specifically designed for Advanced Air Mobility (AAMs). This collaboration marks the first-ever joint UTM development for AAMs by multiple companies with proven expertise in UTM implementation and operation. Recognizing the rapid growth of the AAM industry, particularly with the increasing prominence of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), the three companies aim to enhance their existing UTM platforms to accommodate the surge in eVTOL and drone activities. The shared vision for the UTM platform is to enable safe and efficient flight operations for eVTOLs and drones, while addressing the evolving needs of the AAM industry. Through this initiative, they strive to create a global UTM infrastructure that will support the growth of the AAM industry, addressing broader challenges of urban mobility, sustainability, and air traffic safety.
In a daring operation, Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian T-72 tank suspected of carrying drone-jamming technology. The tank was believed to be blocking Ukrainian drone signals, hampering their efforts to destroy enemy tanks. The sophisticated and successful operation saw the Ukrainian unit removing the tank from the front lines and inspecting the jammers, revealing that they were a new and unsuccessful attempt to block Ukrainian drones.
