LONG DISTANCE UAV: The latest version of the Aerosonde, Textron Systems' small unmanned aerial system, has a purpose-built Lycoming engine that gives it up to 14 hours of endurance. / PHOTO: TEXTRON SYSTEMS
November 16, 2023
BY Patrick C. Miller
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EHang Holdings Limited announced a long-term strategic partnership and technology development cooperation with Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd. to co-develop high-performance electric motors and motor controllers for EHang’s suite of electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
Inertial Labs introduced its latest innovation: the RESEPI Ultra LITE, the lightest complete payload to feature both LiDAR and camera technology. At its core, the RESEPI Ultra LITE integrates the XT-32 LiDAR scanner, providing surveyors with top-tier data accuracy, a high point density, and the versatility to perform in various operational modes.
Teledyne FLIR announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions, including industrial and utilities inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, and search and rescue.
Eve Air Mobility has announced a $50M loan from Citibank N.A. The funding, which will strengthen Eve’s balance sheet, will support the company’s aircraft research and development program.