Drones

New class of ‘extra-large’ Manta Ray underwater drones will be built by Lockheed Martin

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New class of ‘extra-large’ Manta Ray underwater drones will be built by Lockheed Martin after Pentagon awards the firm $12.3 million Lockheed Martin has been chosen by DARPA to start its Manta Ray program The firm received a $12.3 million contract to start the first phase of the program It will have long distance and range … Read more

Drones are flying underground in Japan to inspect parts of the Tokyo Metro

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Drones are flying underground in Japan to inspect parts of the Tokyo Metro’s sprawling subway tunnels that are difficult for people to see The remote-controlled 2.5 pound (1.15kg) drone is encased in a plastic sphere  This 8.5-inch wide casing protects the machine from any potential damage  Fitted with cameras it searches for signs of damage … Read more