SkyX will target the oil and gas industry with its newly launched UAS inspection services in Canada, the company announced on 7 April.
The company's SkyOne UAS have been developed to carry out oil and gas pipeline inspections, including detecting leaks, vandalism and vegetation encroachment; as well as mapping and security surveillance.
The VTOL UAS are capable of autonomous flight, and have an endurance of 70 minutes at 150km/h. The system is capable of recharging itself in the field, rather than needing to return to base at the end of its charge. Instead, it flies to the nearest available xStation, where it recharges in a weather-shielded dome before continuing its mission
SkyX will offer its UAS on a service-leasing model, providing its customers with data and information without the associated maintenance burden. Customers can choose between an individual UAS or an entire fleet and can monitor events through real-time video.
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.
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.
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