➀ Parova Technologies, founded by Rohith Dacharla in 2019, offers customized drone design and development services, particularly aiding startups and students with limited resources in UAV development;

➁ The company is focused on creating a city-to-city logistics drone network (Bajrang project), utilizing cost-effective materials like 3D-printed recycled plastic and collaborating with Indian manufacturers for locally sourced components;

➂ Challenges include R&D funding, balancing customer budgets, and navigating partnerships while emphasizing innovation in propeller design and sustainable logistics solutions.

➀ Engineer Tsung Xu designed a 3D-printed VTOL drone from scratch as a beginner, achieving 130 miles (3 hours) of flight using a Bambu Lab A1 printer;

➁ Over 90 days, Xu overcame challenges in aerodynamics, CAD modeling, and component sourcing without prior experience;

➂ The project highlights the rise of accessible drone and 3D printing tech, aligning with the U.S. Army's recent push for tactical 3D-printed drones.

NTT has developed the world's first lightning triggering and guidance system using drones, aiming to protect cities and infrastructure from lightning damage. The system has successfully undergone trials and is expected to be installed in key locations to prevent damage. NTT's drones are equipped with lightning-resistant cages and have demonstrated the ability to intercept lightning safely.

➀ The UK government has demonstrated an anti-drone radio frequency directed energy weapon;

➁ The weapon uses high frequency radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside drones;

➂ The system can defeat airborne targets at ranges of up to 1km and is effective against threats which cannot be jammed using electronic warfare.

➀ The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) conducted a live trial using robotic dogs to detect and defuse bomb threats successfully.

➁ The trial involved L3Harris, Marlborough Communications Ltd, and AeroVironment (Tomahawk Robotics), with the UK Ministry of Defence scientists.

➂ The robotic dogs autonomously opened doors, navigated stairs, and inspected IEDs, with drones assisting in threat identification and safety monitoring.

➀ TDK has announced two series of Pb-free bead thermistors;

➁ These thermistors can measure temperatures between -40 °C and +155 °C;

➂ They are designed for automotive and industrial applications such as battery packs and drones.

➀ MIT engineers have developed a training method for multiagent systems that ensures safe operation in crowded environments. This method can automatically scale to larger groups by training a few agents.

➁ In real-world tests, small drones successfully switched positions midflight and landed on moving vehicles. Simulations confirmed that the same training, applied to a few drones, could be extended to thousands.

➂ The method introduces GCBF+, a new approach for ensuring safe navigation in multiagent systems. It simplifies the computation of safety zones by considering an agent’s sensing radius and using simulations to guide agents while maintaining safety.

➀ IG Drones, founded in 2018 by Om Prakash and Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, specializes in defense, industrial, agricultural, and skilling applications.

➁ The company's products include the Jaga for industrial surveillance, the Kisan for agricultural spraying, and the Delta 400 and Skyhawk VTOL for defense purposes.

➂ IG Drones also offers anti-drone systems and is increasing R&D efforts to develop medium- and high-altitude drones and unmanned surface vehicles.

➀ The article discusses the introduction of laser-equipped drones at a drone show in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

➁ It mentions the potential concerns and entertainment aspects of these laser drones.

➂ The information was highlighted by AV Magazine, a sister publication.