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Amazon's Prime Air drone service recently delivered a package into a customer's pool in Texas, highlighting potential issues with delivery locations. As the service expands to 500 cities across the U.S., incidents of drones dropping packages into water bodies raise concerns about delivery accuracy a...
Kratos has initiated production of its XQ-58 Valkyrie drones equipped with landing gear, alongside ongoing production of rocket-assisted takeoff variants. The U.S. Marine Corps is acquiring these landing gear-equipped drones for its MUX TACAIR program, highlighting the Valkyrie's strategic importanc...
The US Army is currently testing a new tethered drone designed to resist jamming and achieve flight durations of up to 50 hours without landing. This advancement represents a significant step in enhancing the Army's capabilities in unmanned aerial systems. The development of this drone is crucial a...
Researchers at Canada’s Université de Sherbrooke have developed the Ice Dart, a multirotor drone designed to land on steep, slippery ice using retractable claws inspired by cats. This innovative landing gear allows the drone to maintain stability on slopes of up to 60 degrees and withstand winds exc...
Researchers in Canada have developed the Ice Dart drone, capable of landing on steep, slippery surfaces like icebergs. This drone can grip icy slopes of nearly 60 degrees, making it a valuable tool for monitoring Arctic environments. The Ice Dart's unique landing gear absorbs impact and utilizes ret...
A young maritime technology company has made significant advancements in drone operations at sea, addressing the challenges posed by unpredictable conditions such as shifting decks and waves. Traditionally, these factors have made it difficult for even seasoned pilots to land drones safely, leading...
Agilica BV, a company spun out from the Royal Military Academy of Belgium, has successfully completed a feasibility study funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to create an innovative Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system. This new technology aims to enhance precision dron...
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