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Sikorsky has revealed a new concept for the Nomad 100 vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aircraft system (VTOL UAS), featuring a containerized deployment package that holds four aircraft and their support equipment in a single 20-foot shipping container. This innovation was presented on October 1...
Shield AI is set to unveil the first prototypes of its X-BAT jet-powered stealth drone by the end of October. This uncrewed aircraft, designed for vertical takeoff and landing, is part of the U.S. Navy's Runway Independent Maritime Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) program, which aims to enhance operatio...
Hanwha Aerospace has introduced a novel operating concept for its K9 self-propelled howitzer, incorporating vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. This integration is designed to enhance artillery operations by improving targeting and battle assessment capabilities, which are crucial for moder...
The low-altitude economy is entering a significant growth phase as logistics drones, eVTOL aircraft, and airspace management systems converge. This convergence is marked by the commercialization of delivery drones and inspection robots, which are at the forefront of this emerging market. This devel...
BETA Technologies has introduced the MV250, a hybrid-electric heavy-lift cargo drone, at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in England. Although the drone has not yet flown, it is designed using all-flyable components and is based on the Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft, capable of carrying five pass...
DJI has launched its first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, the DJI EV50, at Mount Everest, marking a significant expansion into industrial applications. The EV50 successfully completed scientific missions, aiding researchers in collecting atmospheric data at extreme altitudes, s...
DJI has launched the EV50, its inaugural vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing cargo drone, designed for long-range transport. The drone achieved a remarkable operating altitude of 8,861 meters during a scientific expedition on Mount Everest, surpassing the mountain's peak by 12 meters. Ove...
DJI has successfully tested its pre-release EV50 composite-wing drone, achieving an impressive altitude of 8,861 meters above Mount Everest during a polar mission. This milestone showcases the drone's advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, which can transport cargo over a range o...
US-based SkyDefense has introduced CobraJet, an AI-powered autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) interceptor aircraft.
Company executives revealed to Breaking Defense that a new dual-use design aims to address a significant logistics gap between rear-operational hubs and forward units. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance military efficiency and ensure that resources are effectively delivered whe...
The U.S. Army has announced the selection of a new small unmanned aircraft system aimed at enhancing its aerial capabilities. This decision, made public in October 2023, underscores the Army's commitment to modernizing its technology and improving operational efficiency. The new system is expected t...
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