Autonomous Drones by startups
See the post on theverge, about navigating drones.
Drone wars
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/19/opinion/cortright-drones/index.html?&hpt=hp_c2
Boeing Drone Jet
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/05/04/boeing.phantomray.unmanned.stealth/index.html?iref=obnetwork
New Robot fighter plane passes test flight
The new robot fighter plane that was built by Northrop Grumman for US Navy, has just passed the performance test flights done in California Edwards Air Force base. The jet, which is called X-47B, and has a tailless design, flew for 29 minutes and climbed up to 5000 feet. This new generation of robot plane […]
Drones using green energy
To be able to fly for prolonged periods is a major requirement for unmanned aerial vehicles. Most of these vehicles, which are also commonly called “drones†are finding use in military applications but there are many civilian uses as well. One of the main obstacles for flying long periods is the supply of power. Using […]