AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
As drones become more commonplace Airbus is continuing to explore the use of unmanned technologies throughout a variety of different applications.
During the Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam the airline manufacturer said it will now be using drones to inspect all A350 and A320 aircraft that come off the production line at its site in Toulouse, France.
Jesse Kallman, president of Airbus Aerial, told an audience that although airports and drones have traditionally been separated this could eventually be an initiative moved to airports to carry out maintenance on in-service aircraft.
Meanwhile, work is ongoing to incorporate the Airbus Defence
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Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The service has been using a Directed Requirement (DR) approach to speed up the deployment of a Medium Range Reconnaissance capability.
AeroVironment’s portfolio will grow thanks to the eVTOL P550 aimed at battalion-level tactical forces.
The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.
Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.