autonomous aerial vehicle

Hyperspectral ‘Eye’ Upgrade Gives Drones a New Level of Vision

HSOR is a hyperspectral optical radar integrated on TEKEVER’s AR3 EVO UAS, providing long-range detection, classification, and tracking even in low-visibility.

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Expeditionary 3D Printing Hits the Field: US Army Demos Cold Spray Tech

Cold spray tech is a 3D printing process that lets soldiers produce metal parts and drone components on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.

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ScanEagle Drone Gets New Satellite Control, Unlocking Over-the-Horizon Reach

ScanEagle uses new satellite control to extend remote ISR-T operations, paired with a laser-designator for precision target marking and enhanced mission reach.

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India Turns Battlefield Into a ‘Drone Factory’ With New Mobile Fabrication Units

Mobile Fabrication Units is a deployable drone factory merging DBZ’s 3D printing with Zuppa’s AI drones, enabling on-site production, repair, and rapid deployment in hours.

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France’s New Laser System Lets UAVs Mark Targets for Guided Strikes

The drone-based laser-designation system is a next-gen targeting technology developed by France’s MERIO to guide precision weapons from long range.

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Airbus Shows Off Futuristic Helicopter With No Cockpit

Airbus has brought a twist to aviation with its unmanned helicopter, the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, showcased during the Association of the US Army expo.

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US Army Rolls Out Soldier-Built Tactical Drone With Rapid 20-Minute Build

ABE 1.01 is a modular, soldier-built drone costing about $750, assembled in 20 minutes, and built at Fort Campbell.

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Black Hawk Reborn as Autonomous U-Hawk Utility Drone

S-70UAS U-Hawk is a fully autonomous variant of the UH-60L Black Hawk, featuring 25 percent more cargo space, actuated clamshell doors with a loading ramp, and the MATRIX autonomy system.

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Indra Unveils New Wave of Battlefield Tech at Spain’s 2E+I Forum

TARSIS, VALERO, and MTR 5 are Indra’s new generation of battlefield technologies, combining advanced unmanned systems, multipurpose aerial weapons, and next-gen radar.

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UK-Made Infinity Tether Turns Drones Into Jam-Proof, 48-Hour Watchtowers

Infinity Tether is a short-range defensive drone system from UK-based Evolve Dynamics, operating up to 100 meters for over 48 hours.

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