UST Newsletter Edition 95

ARK FPV Flight Controller Now Supports Betaflight

The?ARK FPV Flight Controller?by ARK Electronics now officially supports Betaflight firmware, and reportedly makes the ARK FPV the first Pixhawk FMUV6X-based flight controller design to run the popular open-source flight control software.?

With the addition of Betaflight support, users now have access to three leading open-source autopilot firmwares: PX4 Autopilot, ArduPilot, and Betaflight, providing unprecedented flexibility and customization options.

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Vertiq’s 81-08 G2 Module Added to DIU’s Blue UAS Framework

Vertiq ’s?81-08 G2 Module has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Framework list, and is reportedly the first motor and ESC combination to receive such approval. The 81-08 G2 Modules?were rigorously tested and analyzed during DIU’s recent Blue UAS List Refresh Challenge, and are now certified for use in defense and national security applications.?

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U.S. Army Selects Aegis to Develop High-Power Inverter for HEPPS Program

The U.S. Army has selected Aegis Power Systems, Inc. to develop a high-power, high-density inverter solution for the Hybrid Electric Powertrain, Power, and Propulsion Systems (HEPPS)?program. This initiative focuses on optimizing fuel economy and performance in military systems, including UAVs and VTOL aircraft.

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Volatus Aerospace Partners to Introduce Heavy-Lift Hybrid-Electric Drone

Volatus Aerospace ?has partnered with Dufour Aerospace to expand its?unmanned cargo?and aerial services, marking a significant step in expanding Volatus’ offerings in the UAV sector. The partnership will introduce and commercialize Dufour’s Aero2, a?long-endurance, heavy-lift?hybrid-electric?drone for diverse global operations.

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Accipiter Radar to Boost US-Canada Border Security with Smart Surveillance

Accipiter Radar ’s smart surveillance network is set to secure the water border between the Ports of Windsor and Detroit, with an integrated network of advanced Accipiter radars and Axis bi-spectral cameras being installed on both sides of the border.?

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