Airobotics has partnered with Shapir-Ashtrom to innovate and automate surveying and mapping for the construction of Israel’s new Gulf Port in Haifa, the company announced on 22 May.
Airobotics has deployed its UAS to assist in surveying reclamation areas, monitoring breakwater construction and stockpile measurements, which increases construction accuracy and accessibility while reducing production costs.
Shapir-Ashtrom is a joint venture between Shapir Civil and Marine Engineering and Ashtrom Properties and is developed specifically for the new Haifa seaport initiative.
Airobotics’ automated UAS have been used for the past eight months for surveying the construction progress. The deployment of UAS for site survey provide results which helps to streamline workflows, eliminate logistical overhead, increase response times and data acquisition pace.
The company’s UAS can also fly at high altitudes without maintaining a line of sight and interfering with construction infrastructure including cranes and large equipment.
The UAS can survey large areas of up to 5km radius around the docking station, in short mission times of under 45 minutes. Additionally, the automated UAS can plan survey routes in advance.
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have been using UAS for effective low-cost attacks, as well as impactful web and social media footage. Thousands more have now been committed to Ukrainian forces.
The US Army has intentions to develop light, medium and heavy variants of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) as part of the branche’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle family.
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
Funded by the country’s former president, the new C-UAS systems will be sent to the frontline where they have already been tested against Russian invading forces.
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