Through a recently filed provisional application, Workhorse Group Inc. has expanded its patent portfolio, which further protects its HorseFly UAS, as well as several of the system's key components and capabilities including the ground control station, winch deliveries and aircraft structure.
Built to operate autonomously with a high degree of precision, the HorseFly UAS includes a safe, reliable, multi-use aircraft that can deliver parcels and carry sensors and cameras.
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Swift Tactical Systems, Silvus Technologies partner to produce robust UAS
Swift Engineering subsidiary Swift Tactical Systems has entered into a strategic alliance with Silvus Technologies that will result in the companies combining Swift’s UAS with Silvus' advanced MIMO communication systems for tactical applications.
Through the commercial agreement, Swift will equip its family of American made UAS with the locally manufactured radios, which will allow the company to accelerate its product roadmap and the delivery of its government contracts.
The companies say that the combined systems will not only bolster commercial and advanced military missions, but also research and development for future applications.
Robotic Research uses engineering expertise to develop reusable face shields for healthcare workers
The team of engineers at Robotic Research is using its engineering expertise to create reusable face shields for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.
The company says that it has created a unique design for reusable face shields and is providing them to healthcare teams in hospitals around the Greater Washington Metro area. They are currently being delivered to support teams at local hospitals in the Montgomery County area.
Parrot to begin manufacturing prototypes of its dedicated drone in U.S. for Army drone program
Parrot has announced that it will participate in an operational assessment to support an Army production award decision, as part of the final steps of the selection process for the United States Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance drone program.
The company will now begin manufacturing prototypes of its dedicated drone in the U.S. Designed with carefully selected components, Parrot’s mature prototype has been approved for initial manufacturing.
“Parrot is honored to work with the DoD on this highly strategic project,” says Laurent Rouchon, VP Security & Defense at Parrot.
AeroVironment to provide Raven small UAS and training to allied nation
AeroVironment has announced that on March 3, it received a $2,424,595 firm-fixed-price contract to provide an allied nation with its Raven small UAS and training.
Delivery is anticipated by August of this year.
“With its rugged design, small footprint and high resolution sensor capabilities, the combat-proven Raven offers allied forces the actionable intelligence they need at a moment’s notice in the most extreme environments,” says Rick Pedigo, vice president of sales and business development for AeroVironment.
Elbit Systems equips Seagull USV with Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar for USVs
Elbit Systems Ltd. has successfully equipped its Seagull USV with the Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (TRAPS-USV).
A product of Elbit's Canadian wholly owned subsidiary Geospectrum, TRAPS-USV is a compact and powerful low frequency towed sonar.
The Seagull USV underwent sea trials, during which multiple deployment and recovery cycles were conducted, as well as towing at different speeds and transmission at various power levels.
Elbit Systems awarded contracts to upgrade capabilities of its Hermes 900 UAS
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded two contracts valued at a total of approximately $20 million to upgrade the capabilities of its Hermes 900 UAS.
Asylon, Ghost Robotics to develop robotic platform under new contract
The United States Air Force Research Lab has awarded Asylon Inc. a contract to provide the future of persistent ISR, inspection and perimeter security.
According to Asylon, this includes the exploration of the ability to use available water-based resources in the mission operating environment to generate power and recharge air and ground autonomous platforms, which will allow them to operate longer at the point of need.
Under this contract, Asylon has partnered with Ghost Robotics. The companies will develop a combined, autonomous, and self-powering air and ground robotic platform by integrating their respective robotic systems. The platform will use DroneHome, which is Asylon’s patented automated battery SWAP base station.
Kraken Robotics, Greensea Systems partner to 'rapidly advance the capabilities of marine robotics'
Kraken Robotics Inc. has entered into a partnership agreement with Greensea Systems Inc., which is known for its open architecture robotic platform called OPENSEA.
Under the agreement, Greensea will support development, integration, and testing work with Kraken across several of the company's technology platforms.
“The partnership we have signed is very significant. It is a relationship formed between the most disruptive, agile, and aggressive technology developers in the industry,” says Ben Kinnaman, CEO of Greensea.
GA-ASI flies SkyGuardian RPA in NAS above Southern California as part of joint demo with NASA
As part of a joint flight demonstration with NASA, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA‑ASI) flew its SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in the skies above Southern California on April 3.
Since 2014, GA-ASI and NASA have worked together to prove the safety of flying large UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS). GA-ASI was selected to participate in NASA’s Systems Integration and Operationalization (SIO) activity, which includes multiple flight demonstrations that focus on different types of UAS and their respective flight environments.
