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Drone draws on the pufferfish to protect itself and others

2020-10-22T22:23:39+0000

Multicopter drones are becoming increasingly useful, but their exposed whirling propellers can get damaged in collisions, and inflict injuries on bystanders. A new prototype drone addresses that problem by copying the pufferfish.

The Navy Just Sent A Drone To Deliver Cargo To One Of Its Ballistic Missile Submarines

2020-10-22T06:17:36+0000

Earlier this week, a drone delivered a small payload to a U.S. Navy submarine as it sailed on the surface of the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. The navy said that this was a test to explore novel concepts for resupplying submarines while they're out on patrol, but it certainly also brings up thoughts about how some aspects of at-sea replenishment, in general, may look in the future.

Loyal Wingman combat drone taxis for the first time

2020-10-22T06:17:35+0000

Boeing's Loyal Wingman has taxied under its own power for the first time, carrying out several ground maneuvers at speeds of up to 14 knots (16 mph, 26 km/h) and stopping on command. The Loyal Wingman is being developed for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), under Australia's Advanced Development Program. Boeing says the low-speed taxi was carried out to verify the function and integration of drone's systems, which include steering, braking, and engine controls. When the drone is ready for flight, it will be a jet-powered, with a range of 2,000 nm (2,301 mi, 3,704 km) that can fly alongside UAVs and piloted combat aircraft.