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IKEA is transforming its stock inventory system by introducing autonomous drones in its stores. With one hundred drones now in operation across sixteen locations in Europe, IKEA is using advanced technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of its stock management process.

The Turkish Navy has launched its latest amphibious assault ship, the TCG Anadolu, which boasts the ability to carry light aircraft and military drones. At 231 metres long and 32 metres wide, the ship can accommodate combat helicopters and military drones, as well as up to 94 vehicles, including 13 tanks.

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is at the forefront of creating some of the most advanced and realistic military training simulations in the world. In a recent interview with Nextgov, BISim Chief Product Officer Pete Morrison discussed how the company’s simulation software has evolved over the past two years, including new capabilities that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) such as drones.

MIT researchers have developed an algorithm that enables drones to avoid collisions while working together in the same airspace. The system, known as Robust MADER, is an improved version of the Multiagent Trajectory-Planner, or MADER, which was presented by MIT researchers in 2020.

The global military drones market reached a value of nearly $13,309.0 million in 2021, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% since 2016. The market is expected to grow from $13,309.0 million in 2021 to $18,908.6 million in 2026 at a rate of 7.3%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 and reach $25,399.7 million in 2031, according to a new report by Researchandmarkets

Immervision and ModalAI announce collaboration to create a drone vision solution incorporating the Immervision Imvisio-ML and ModalAI VOXL 2 platform. This collaboration will lead to an advanced ‘ready-to-fly’ vision system for drone manufacturers.

FulcrumAir announce that it can now install Bird Flight Diverters on energized distribution lines. This is done utilizing its E2500HP drone slinging the Mini LineFly. This is the culmination of extensive testing with one of their  customers, ATCO, in testing yards and on energized lines within their extensive network with input from ATCO’s wildlife specialists, engineers and work methods subject matter experts.

Norway and Britain have announced they will supply Black Hornet micro drones to Ukraine to aid in its war with Russia. The Teledyne Flir Black Hornet drones can be used for reconnaissance and target identification. The cost will be up to $9.26 million.

At the Farnborough International Airshow Microsoft has announced Project AirSim, a platform running on Microsoft Azure to build, train and test autonomous aircraft through high-fidelity simulation. In realistic environments, AI models can run through millions of flights in seconds, learning how to react to countless variables much like they would in the physical world.

The US Government has stated it believes Russia is trying to get “hundreds” of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, from Iran to use in the war in Ukraine.