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.
Delair has introduced a subscription programme to allow customers to access its Delair UX11 family of UAS and delair.ai cloud-based data management solution.
The programme will allow European customers to pay a fixed monthly fee and have unlimited use of the long-range, fully equipped drone for a minimum six-month contract period.
Users will benefit from a 48-hour drone replacement guarantee in case of an accident, with limited out-of-pocket cost in case of user error or accidental damages.
The Delair UX11 is designed for highly precise and efficient mapping for agriculture and vegetation management. It uses an embedded global shutter camera, centimeter-level precision GNSS sensor, and post processed kinematic (PPK) capabilities for survey-grade results, and both 2.4GhZ wireless and 3G/4G cellular connectivity to operate anywhere. The multispectral data with PPK positioning enables precise georeferencing for repeatable analysis of individual plants.
The UAS can fly for up to 59 minutes at a time covering over 300 acres at 400ft.
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.