autonomous aerial vehicle

USSOCOM Builds New Kind of Drone Operator, One Who Builds FPVs Too

SOCOM’s new program will train up to six commandos in building and operating FPV drones through a 10-day course, with the contract reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

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Joby’s Turbine-Electric VTOL Aircraft Flies on Hybrid Power for First Time

Turbine-electric VTOL demonstrator is a hybrid aircraft with a turbine generator and Joby’s SuperPilot autonomy, offering extended range and higher payload.

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Runway? Optional. Attis Aviation ROC VTOL Drone Soars in First Flight

ROC is a runway-free, hybrid-propulsion, long-endurance drone system by Attis Aviation, which successfully completed its maiden flight.

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Hyperspectral ‘Eye’ Upgrade Gives Drones a New Level of Vision

HSOR is a hyperspectral optical radar integrated on TEKEVER’s AR3 EVO UAS, providing long-range detection, classification, and tracking even in low-visibility.

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Expeditionary 3D Printing Hits the Field: US Army Demos Cold Spray Tech

Cold spray tech is a 3D printing process that lets soldiers produce metal parts and drone components on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.

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ScanEagle Drone Gets New Satellite Control, Unlocking Over-the-Horizon Reach

ScanEagle uses new satellite control to extend remote ISR-T operations, paired with a laser-designator for precision target marking and enhanced mission reach.

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India Turns Battlefield Into a ‘Drone Factory’ With New Mobile Fabrication Units

Mobile Fabrication Units is a deployable drone factory merging DBZ’s 3D printing with Zuppa’s AI drones, enabling on-site production, repair, and rapid deployment in hours.

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France’s New Laser System Lets UAVs Mark Targets for Guided Strikes

The drone-based laser-designation system is a next-gen targeting technology developed by France’s MERIO to guide precision weapons from long range.

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Airbus Shows Off Futuristic Helicopter With No Cockpit

Airbus has brought a twist to aviation with its unmanned helicopter, the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, showcased during the Association of the US Army expo.

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US Army Rolls Out Soldier-Built Tactical Drone With Rapid 20-Minute Build

ABE 1.01 is a modular, soldier-built drone costing about $750, assembled in 20 minutes, and built at Fort Campbell.

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