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.
While industries such as agriculture, energy and mining have embraced the use of drones the next stage of the unmanned journey will be integrating the platforms into smart cities.
Achieving this level of integration within the complexities of low altitude airspace will require a combination of connectivity, regulation, sensors and the correct tools, Sebastian Babiarz, head strategic business development at AirMap, told an audience at the Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam.
AirMaps is currently working on various projects to open up the airspace which could help the integration of drones into smart cities through the use of Unmanned Traffic Management
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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.
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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.