Drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft have reshaped the battlefield, offering unprecedented flexibility and precision in modern warfare. From Ukraine’s muddy trenches to the open waters of the Black Sea, these technologies have shifted how militaries operate, challenging traditional doctrines while introducing new vulnerabilities.
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In a joint effort between the University of Manchester and the UK’s National Electricity Authority, a cutting-edge drone-mounted system is being developed to measure the electric fields of overhead power lines. This three-year, £1.1 million endeavor, supported by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance (NIA), aims to engineer sensor technology that can effectively monitor the condition of high-voltage insulators on power lines. Typically made of glass or ceramic, these insulators play a critical role in shielding the poles that support the transmission lines from becoming energized.