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Tech & Builds
DARPA's Lift Challenge Adds 30+ Teams Ahead of August Vertical-Lift Flyoff in Dayton
DARPA has grown its Lift Challenge to 124 teams from 20+ countries, setting up a $6.5 million heavy vertical-lift flyoff at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, August 2-9, with public finals August 6-9.
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Tech & Builds
Dead Zone Autonomy: How Edge AI Keeps Drones Flying When GPS and Comms Disappear
Russian electronic warfare can blank GPS within 5 kilometers of deployment. Shield AI’s president says 99% of military autonomous systems fail under jamming. The solution — running perception, navigation, and targeting entirely on the drone — is now combat-proven.
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Tech & Builds
Beyond the 30-Minute Wall: How Hydrogen and Hybrid Power Are Reshaping Drone Endurance
Lithium batteries cap most drones at 30–45 minutes. Hydrogen fuel cells and gas-electric hybrids are dismantling that ceiling — with certified hardware entering commercial and military catalogs, though storage infrastructure remains the stubborn bottleneck.
