UAVs

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CUAV Expo 2023

UAS manufacturers, component suppliers and potential operators gathered in Caesars Forum in Las Vegas...

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Wi-fi loophole warning

Researchers in Canada have developed a UAV that can use wi-fi signals to see through walls. The device, nicknamed Wi-Peep, can fly near a building and identify and locate all the wi-fi-enabled devices inside it in a matter of seconds. 

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Neural net nano-UAVs

A group of researchers has developed neural network algorithms that can work on nano-UAVs weighing as little as 10 g. The nano-UAVs are increasingly useful for monitoring applications, but struggle with complex autonomous operations with multiple objectives.

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UAV is a heavy lifter

Flowcopter, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is developing a UAV that can carry up to 160 kg. The 500 kg UAV uses Digital Displacement transmission technology that is much lighter, more robust and less costly than an equivalent electric transmission.

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‘Shape-shifting’ UAV

Elythor has developed a UAV that can adapt its wing shape to wind conditions and flight position...

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Low-noise ducted motor

A UK company has developed an electric ducted fan (EDF) motor with a specialist blade...

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Solar UAV flies by wire

Skydweller Aero has completed the first autonomous flight of its solar-powered aircraft...

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Mars ‘copter reaches 50

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has completed its 50th flight on the Red Planet...

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Defence and Security Equipment International

As conflicts around the world drive up defence and security budgets...

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Flexible cells advance

Researchers in China have developed a lightweight foldable solar cell intended for UAVs...

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