Strategic overview: The Ukraine conflict’s robotic armies
Kiev and Moscow have been competing over who can better harness the ongoing revolution in military affairs caused by AI-controlled and human-operated robots and drones.
UAV Solutions launches Phoenix 15 UAS
UAV Solutions launched its new Phoenix 15 micro UAS during a simulated law enforcement operation demonstration on 20 October, the company has confirmed.
During the ‘Patriot Games’ testing at the Historic Armory, Pennsylvania National Guard Headquarters, Philadelphia, the system provided live streaming video of simulated police encounters during the law enforcement games.
The VTOL UAV weighs some 5lb and can be deployed in minutes and boasts an endurance of five minutes, according to the company. The UAS consists of an EO-equipped aircraft, an IR-equipped aircraft and a tablet-based GCS, which all fit into a backpack.
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