Autonomous drone flight

Scitor-P UAV Flies With Engine That Generates Thrust Without Rotating Parts

Scitor-P is an unmanned aerial vehicle from Wave Engine Corporation, powered by the J-1 wave engine, built for affordability, endurance, and versatility.

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Israeli Firms Announce New Precision Airdrop Capability for Unmanned Helicopters

Unmanned helicopters are evolving beyond reconnaissance and surveillance roles, with new systems now enabling them to take on precision resupply missions.

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US-Taiwan Collab Turns Target Drone Into Mach-0.8 Attack UAV

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US-based Kratos have teamed up on the Mighty Hornet IV, a high-speed attack drone born from the MQM-178 Firejet target platform.

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New German Tech Lets Drones Operate Directly From USVs

German maritime defense firm FLANQ and autonomous aerial systems developer CiS are developing a launch-and-recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles from uncrewed surface vessels.

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US Navy Taps Four Aerospace Giants for Carrier-Based ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Program

The US Navy has contracted Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Atomics to develop conceptual designs for a carrier-based collaborative combat aircraft.

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Grid Aero Rolls Out Cargo Drone Built for Long Haul, Heavy Loads

California startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth with the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone it dubs “the pickup truck of the skies.”

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Piasecki’s KARGO II Brings 1,500-Lb Lift to Autonomous VTOL Logistics

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation has launched the KARGO II vertical take-off and landing logistics drone, an upgraded version of the KARGO UAV medium-lift unmanned aerial vehicle.

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UC Researchers Explore Drone Concept That Mimics Albatross Flight

A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati is developing a drone concept inspired by the albatross.

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Zepher’s Hydrogen Drone Quietly Sets New Altitude Record, Pushes Past Group II Limits

The hydrogen-powered Z1 drone from Zepher Flight Labs has reached a new altitude milestone: 12,000 feet with a full payload.

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F-22 Raptors Could Be First Combat Jets to Control Loyal Drone Wingmen

The US Air Force is positioning its F-22 Raptors to become the first operational combat jet to team up with Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones.

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