Bots & Drones

The Global UTM Association (GUTMA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are proud to announce Harmonized Skies 2024, an event that will bring together global leaders in the uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and drone services ecosystem. Set to take place from November 13-15, 2024, at the FAA Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas, this year’s event will feature groundbreaking demonstrations and discussions on the future of autonomous aviation and commercial Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight(BVLOS) operations. Learn more about the event here - https://lnkd.in/g_MiSUE3 #drones #uav #uas #advancedairmobility #droneservices #bvlos #aviation #evtol #utm #airtraffic #commercialuav #uncrewed

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Develops Heads-Up Display Technology for Enhanced UAV First-Person Flight Visualization This Innovative OSD Solution Enhances the Primary Flight Display (PFD) with Real-Time Flight Information, Improving Situational Awareness. The new HUD (Heads-Up Display) technology provides UAV operators with enhanced situational awareness catering to both civil and military applications. By overlaying vital flight data on the live video stream, operators can make more informed and quicker decisions to maintain superior control over their UAV operations. The remote pilots will be able to estimate distances to other platforms, improving flight safety or getting bullseye precision during landings and other maneuvers and applications. Read the full story here - https://lnkd.in/gKCtyWEA #drone #drones #uav #uas #uavequipment #dronetechnology #flightdisplay #fpv #osd #hud #displaytechnology #flightops #dronepilots #rpa

AeroVironment has completed successful flight tests of its upgraded solar-powered aircraft, Horus A, marking a significant leap in stratospheric payload capabilities for government and commercial applications. This latest version of the Sunglider™ platform, developed in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. is set to redefine high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) flight, offering advanced performance in the stratosphere Read news 🗞️ here -,https://lnkd.in/gJ_J2xrY #drone #drones #uav #unmannedsystems #solarpowered #aircrafts #haps

Elon Musk has just unveiled the latest iteration of TESLA Optimus robot, a humanoid personal assistant robot designed to revolutionize household tasks and more. This futuristic 5'8" robot, showcased during a high-profile event at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, is set to hit the market by 2026, priced between $20,000 and $30,000. Optimus is equipped to handle a wide range of chores, from walking your dog to mowing the lawn, babysitting, or even playing games. Musk emphasized that the robot could "be your friend," highlighting its potential as a versatile companion that can assist in various personal and household functions. Attendees of the event were treated to live demonstrations of the robot watering plants, playing board games, and serving drinks. Read full news 🗞️ story here - https://lnkd.in/gtvkNFhD #robot #robots #humanoidrobot #robotics #roboticsnews #ai #teslarobot #optimusrobot

Røros kommune Municipality and the Røros Region Business Garden have kicked off an innovative test phase under the Interreg project Green Flyway 2.0, aiming to revolutionize food delivery and potentially enhance home care services through drone technology. In collaboration with drone operator Aviant the test period runs from October 1 to December 1, marking the first time food delivery via drones has been tested in Norway. The pilot program will see drones deliver meals to residents of Glåmos and Brekken, two rural areas within the municipality. Participating residents will receive dinner at designated pick-up points: Coop Glåmos and Coop Brekken. The initiative is also open to locals interested in receiving drone-delivered meals, with the municipality actively seeking participants. Read full news 🗞️ here - https://lnkd.in/gWe72EsZ #dronedelivery #logistics #deliveryservice #fooddelivery #dronelogistics #droneservices #norway #greenflyway #drone #drones #uav

Swiss drone technology startup Voliro has raised $12 million in Series A funding, a significant milestone in its mission to transform industrial inspections and maintenance through aerial robotics. Led by Cherry Ventures, the investment round also saw participation from business angels, family offices, and a conventional debt facility. This new infusion brings Voliro’s total funding to $22 million, which will accelerate the company’s vision to make dangerous and time-consuming work at height safer, more efficient, and cost-effective. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Voliro has quickly gained attention for its groundbreaking aerial robotics technology. The company’s unique flying robots are equipped with tiltable rotors, enabling them to interact with surfaces at various angles—ideal for precision tasks in hazardous industrial environments. The launch of their first product in November 2022 has paved the way for widespread adoption in industries where safety, precision, and efficiency are paramount. Read the full news 🗞️ here - https://lnkd.in/gdACGYg6 #drone #drones #dronenews #uav #uas #robotics #roboticsolutions #dronesolutions #vcfunding #industrialinspections #dronetechnology #plantmaintenance #botsanddrones

Skydweller Aero , a leader in solar-powered uncrewed aircraft, has announced the successful completion of an uncrewed autonomous flight test campaign of its groundbreaking Skydweller Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The series of flight tests, launched from the company’s facility at Stennis International Airport in Kiln, Mississippi, included two long-duration flights of 16 hours and 22.5 hours, marking another major step toward the future of extreme endurance aviation. The campaign showcased the feasibility of sustaining solar-powered flight for extended periods, potentially allowing the aircraft to remain airborne for weeks or even months using only solar energy and batteries. This achievement is a significant milestone in developing Skydweller’s high-reliability autonomous vehicle management system, designed to redefine what's possible in aerospace. Read the full news 🗞️ story here - https://lnkd.in/gW69awUY #uas #uav #unmannedsystems #uncrewed #solarflight #aviationnews #aircraft #autonomousflight #solarpowered #aerospace #flighttest #zeroemission

Miami-based Sea Cheetah Corporation is setting the stage for a maritime revolution with the introduction of its hydrogen-electric powered sea gliding vessels, in collaboration with French aerospace firm H3 Dynamics. This cutting-edge partnership aims to bring the future of high-speed, sustainable maritime travel to coastal regions across the globe, with an eye toward greener, more efficient transportation. The highlight of Sea Cheetah's innovation is its Wing-in-Ground-Effect (WIGE) vessel, which uses advanced technology to glide just meters above the water, reducing friction and allowing it to reach speeds of over 135 knots (250 kph). With this new transportation ecosystem, Sea Cheetah aims to drastically reduce travel times between coastal cities and islands, offering a faster, eco-friendly alternative to both maritime and aerial transport. Read the news 🗞️ here https://lnkd.in/gNZbK-dE #aviation #maritime #transport #hydrogenmobility #zeroemission #hydrogenpower #goinggreen #sustainable #ecofriendly

Project Kingfisher Set to Enhance Water Quality Monitoring in UK Drones are being deployed to enhance water quality monitoring in coastal waters and estuaries as part of Project Kingfisher, a world-first drone trial. Spearheaded by NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) in collaboration with Makutu, RS Hydro and Skyports Drone Services, this innovative project has entered its second phase, promising to streamline water sampling and data collection. The trial aims to showcase how uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) can support more efficient water quality assessments by automating data collection in hard-to-reach areas. Following initial test flights in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, the project now extends across the North East of England, targeting coastal waters and remote testing sites. Read the full story here - https://lnkd.in/gEb3Y4MM #drone #drones #uav #projectkingfisher #uk #waterqualitymonitoring #testing #dronedata #monitoring #droneservices #dronesolutions

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced that SATNUS (a company formed by GMV, Sener Aeroespacial and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía) has counted on its collaboration in the ambitious European program Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This program aims to develop a future-generation weapon system (NGWS), which will integrate a new generation of manned fighters (NGF) and multiple remotely piloted air systems (Remote Carriers or RC), all interconnected through a Combat Cloud (CC). Within the FCAS program, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía participates in Pillar number 3 of Remote Operators through a subcontract with SATNUS Technologies SL, which is in charge of maturing technologies and minimizing risks in the development of remotely manned elements of the future generation weapon system. Airbus GmbH is leading this pillar at the European level, with the participation of MBDA as the lead company from France and SATNUS as the lead company from Spain. Read the full press release here - https://lnkd.in/gi7rD3hp #drone #drones #uav #uas #combatdrones #defencenews #militarydrones #aviation #unmannedaerialvehicle #combat #eu