UAVs

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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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Reflections on imaging

Researchers in the US are developing ways to analyse reflections for more effective vision systems...

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First integrated imager

SCD has developed the first short-wavelength IR (SWIR) detector that integrates event-based IR...

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AI wins out in UAV racing

Researchers have developed an AI system for UAVs that can beat the best human operators in competitive racing...
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