The Chernobyl nuclear power plant was surveyed for the first time since 1986 with the use of a drone.

2021-01-22

All these years, since the accident in 1986, the reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was heavily contaminated with radioactive waste. As a result, it was decided to use modern technologies to find out whether there was still dangerous "garbage". For the first time since the disaster, it was possible to establish that there was no radioactive waste in the reactor. The inspection of the nuclear power plant was provided with an inspection system based on the Elios shockproof quadrocopter

The protected Flyability Elios drone is now being used in the nuclear industry. The shockproof quadcopter greatly simplifies the inspection of the equipment and tanks of the nuclear reactor.

The Elios drone is used for two different tasks: conducting an annual survey of underground tanks at a nuclear power plant and inspecting a suspected leak inside the reactor vessel.

Using a quadrocopter to survey a nuclear power plant, there is no need to send personnel to a high-risk area. The inspectors did not have to wear protective clothing or go downstairs, which reduced the total time spent on the inspection of the three rooms from 1.5 hours to less than 15 minutes. A team of inspectors, reviewing the video footage captured by the copter for a possible leak, concluded that there was no leak. Clear and contrasting images allowed for a minute to inspect the valve at the top of the tank in the reactor building. Personnel did not need to go up to critical areas, which significantly reduced radiation exposure.

2021-03-03

Russian drone kamikaze KYB by ZALA AERO will complete tests in 2021

State tests of the KYB combat unmanned aerial vehicle developed by ZALA AERO (part of the Kalashnikov group of companies of the Rostec state corporation) will be completed in 2021. This was reported by the Kalashnikov press-service during the IDEX - 2021 international arms exhibition.

2021-02-25

Georgian company TbilAviaMsheni is developing a reconnaissance attack drone T-31

Tbilisi-based aviation plant TbilAviaMsheni (TAM) is developing Georgia’s first surveillance and strike unmanned aircraft system – the «T-31» drone project for various military missions.

2021-02-25

UAE HALCON launches SkyKnight C-UAS missile, part of Rheinmetall’s air defence system

HALCON of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched its SkyKnight air defence missile at the International Defence and Exhibition Conference (IDEX) 2021 and announced it had been chosen by Rheinmetall AG to provide the missile component of Rheinmetall’s next air defence system.

2021-02-24

Russia to feature new integrated counter-drone system at IDEX 2021 arms show

Russia’s state arms seller Rosoboronexport demonstrated a new integrated counter-drone system at the IDEX 2021 international arms show that will run in the United Arab Emirates on February 21-25.

2021-02-24

European SESAR research examines technologies to protect airports from drone incursions

The SESAR European research programme is co-funding a two-year project examining innovative ways to protect airports from drone incursions. The Airport System PRotection from Intruding Drones (ASPRID) programme aims to develop a service-oriented operational concept and system architecture to protect airport operations from unwanted drones.

2021-02-24

Aerodyne tested a specialized laser scanning complex Hovermap

Experts of the international company Aerodyne have tested a specialized Hovermap laser scanning complex at three mines of the Norilsk Nickel Polar Division.

2021-02-22

The newest unmanned complex ZALA VTOL is presented at IDEX 2021

ZALA AERO GROUP unveiled a new hybrid unmanned complex ZALA VTOL at the IDEX 2021 International Defense Industry Exhibition and Conference, which opened on February 21st in Abu Dhabi.

2021-02-19

NASA Designed a Helicopter That Could Fly Autonomously on Mars

The Perseverance rover's Mars Helicopter (Ingenuity) will take off, navigate, and land on Mars without human intervention.

2021-02-19

Israel carries out first-ever worldwide drone test without GPS, succeeds

The successful test is a major step on the road to establish commercial drone delivery operations in Israel.

2021-02-10

The drone has completed the longest operation in Norway

A recent landslide in Norway is responsible for the largest drone operation in Europe to date, with nearly 200 flight hours. More than 420 drone missions were conducted, as a result of which 13 people were rescued from collapsed and damaged houses.