Drone

MA-based engineering firm Draper and DoD are working together on the next generation of small drones – developing technology to improve autonomous navigation that could rapidly move into the commercial space. Under a three-year contract with the Department of Defense, Draper is focused on addressing the hardest parts of autonomous navigation – …

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Jul 17, 2020 (AB Digital via COMTEX) — The global military drones’ market size is expected decline from $13.55 billion in 2019 to $11.83 billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.70%. The …

GE’s AiRXOS‘ new solution for energy drone programs provides everything energy companies need for UAS operations: from safe flight to usable insights. Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) provider AiRXOS has announced “a comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) solution for Energy organizations to plan, schedule, operate and monitor all facets of their …

While many companies are plummeting amid the pandemic crisis, drone systems provider AeroVironment is soaring higher. The California-based company recently released financials for both the full year and fourth quarter ending April. Results Record fourth quarter and full year revenue of $135.2 million and $367.3 million — an increase of …

Courtesy: IANS In an effort to jump-start a drone economy, Russia is investing millions to boost UAS infrastructure. International Aero Navigation Systems received $7.15 million from Russia’s National Technological Initiative Fund to “accommodate UAS flight design and certification testing [at a] UAS Test Site.” Russia’s Civil Aviation Authority granted IANS …

FLIR’s new sensor module Hadron™ is lightweight, compact, and low power – a thermal and visible sensor module ideal for small drones.  Hadron is ideal for drone manufacturers, too, offering out of the box integration. “Designed to help reduce development costs and improve time-to-market, the lightweight, low power, and compact …

Counter-drone provider Citadel Defense has released an AI-powered software company officials say will autonomously protect against threats to 98 percent of commercial off-the-shelf drones. When paired with the San Diego-based company’s Titan system, the counter-drone solution can protect a large military base or airfield via a single interface for around-the-clock coverage. …

NEW DELHI: In a first, Delhi Police used a drone in a murder investigation while looking for a body in a forested area in Mehrauli. Two former members of a gang were murdered and their bodies dumped in south Delhi for appearing as witnesses against the kingpin. Two of the …

NXP Semiconductors is charging up the drone world this year, launching the second-annual  HoverGames Challenge 2: Help Drones Help Others. The challenge-based, interactive coding competition encourages developers to create drone solutions for frontline support during pandemics such as COVID-19. HoverGames Challenge participants will use NXP’s automotive, industrial and IOT technologies …

Israel’s Percepto has scored a major win in Florida.  Florida Power and Light (FPL) will deploy Percepto’s Sparrow drones in hurricane response, after Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution passed level 5 hurricane testing at the Florida International University Wall of Wind.  “The box can withstand winds of up to 150mph making it …