Drone Industry News

Russia Developing Drones Chargeable From Power Lines

Russian military scientists are working on a drone design that is chargeable from power lines.

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DARPA Invests In Wireless Drone Charging Technology

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has invested $225,000 in a Seattle-based startup to develop a wireless power transmitter for in-flight unmanned aerial vehicles.

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General Atomics Unveils ‘Mojave’ Drone for Harsh Conditions 

General Atomics has unveiled a new drone capable of short takeoffs and landings that packs more firepower than any previous company version.

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USAF Awards Silent Arrow Cargo Delivery Drone Contract 

The US Air Force has contracted California-based company Silent Arrow to develop an aircraft-dropped unmanned cargo delivery glider.

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Pentagon Seeks One Remote for Multiple Unmanned Platforms 

The Pentagon has selected Auterion GS as one of six companies to develop a single controller for multiple types of robotic platforms.

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US Air Force Invests $49.7M to Convert F-16s Into Target Drones

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $49.7 million contract to convert retired F-16 fighters into unmanned aerial target vehicles.

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Russian Firm Unveils Platform-Agnostic Drone Swarm Control System

Russian defense firm Kronshtadt has unveiled a drone swarm control system that can be mounted on airborne or shipborne platforms.

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Secret General Atomics Drone Packs 16 Hellfire Missiles: Report 

General Atomics has reportedly developed an unmanned aerial system capable of carrying more armament than any current American drone.

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Boeing Australia Tests Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

Boeing Australia recently tested two unmanned aircraft, expanding its Airpower Teaming System flight testing program.

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USAF Awards ‘Off-Board Sensing Station’ Drone Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded identical $17.7 million contracts to Kratos and General Automics to develop Off-Board Sensing Station drones.

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