BAE Systems has achieved another engineering milestone with the successful test flights of the PHASA-35, a solar-powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This innovative platform is designed for extended high-altitude observation and reconnaissance, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional aerial and satellite technologies.
The Flying Ship Company has unveiled a groundbreaking unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that merges the speed and efficiency of aircraft with the cost-effectiveness and versatility of maritime transport. This innovative technology, leveraging the principles of the wing-in-ground (WIG) effect, heralds a transformative era in coastal and inter-island cargo delivery.
EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, has announced a new Share Repurchase Program. Under this program, EHang may repurchase up to US$30 million of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) or ordinary shares over the next 12 months.
The world’s largest cargo drone could soon be airborne – at least if all goes as well as it did at its unveiling a week ago. Chinese startup Air White Whale unveiled its W5000 development, currently the largest-capacity unmanned cargo drone, at an event in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province.
Autonomous electric aircraft startup Pyka has been diligently working to expand its fleet of crop-dusting and cargo planes, and recently, the company has attracted the attention of a prominent new client: the Pentagon. With the promise of an eco-friendly, dual-purpose autonomous aircraft, Pyka has managed to secure $40 million in funding, propelling its plans forward and generating significant excitement among investors.
On September 5, 2024, the skies over Shenzhen, China, were illuminated in a breathtaking spectacle as 8,100 drones flew in perfect synchronisation, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest drone show ever performed. This dazzling event was orchestrated by Shenzhen High Great Innovation Technology Development Co., Ltd., a leader in drone technology, and took place at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center. The show was a visual feast, showcasing intricate shapes, patterns, and animations, including figures like dragons and flowers, all choreographed with remarkable precision.