Jammer resistant drone designs spark search for countermeasures
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has driven another stage of evolution for drones and the counter measures to defend against them.
Peli has designed a new range of cases called Peli Air for protecting and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the company announced on 8 October.
According to the company, the protective case range is up to 40% lighter than other polymer cases, and is also dustproof, crushproof, and watertight. The range of Peli Air cases, which have double-throw latches, includes six different sizes, including two travel cases with wheels and a retractable handle.
The Peli Air cases are designed to easily and safely transport UAS of a range of sizes and weights. A number of customised versions for specific UAS are also available. Cases including the Peli 1510, the Peli 1610, the 1630 or the Peli Storm iM2875 can accommodate UAS such as the DJI Phantom and Inspire, QAV, Parrot BeBop.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has driven another stage of evolution for drones and the counter measures to defend against them.
The new Amorphous software is a universal controller that would allow a single operator to control a swarm of “thousands” of uncrewed systems, from drones to underwater platforms.
India UAV supplier ideaForge has launched the Netra 5 and Switch V2 drones at Aero India 2025, boasting of enhanced endurance, AI-driven autonomy and improved operational capabilities.
The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
Launched at AUSA in October, the company’s multi-stream video codec is attempting to bring a new lease of life to drone technology through its AI accelerator.
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.