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Mandrakes drone's unique whine signals its multi-purpose capabilities
At the 55th Paris Air Show, Czech startup FlyinDiamonds showcased its innovative "Mandrakes" drones—small, glowing quadcopters named for their distinctive high-pitched whine upon landing, which aids operators in locating them in difficult terrains. Designed and manufactured entirely in the Czech Republic, these drones feature a 270 mm propeller diameter, 25-minute flight time, 450 g weight, and can withstand winds up to 7 m/s. They are powered by a 3600mAh Li-Ion 4S battery and support connectivity via Wi-Fi, micro USB, and UART interfaces, including a light show controller. Originally focused on entertainment through light shows, FlyinDiamonds has expanded into industrial uses such as millimeter-precision 3D scanning for construction and facade cleaning. FlyinDiamonds is also exploring emergency medical applications, aiming to use drones to deliver critical supplies like defibrillators and medication, potentially reducing response times in urgent situations.
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The article discusses a groundbreaking solar-powered drone developed through a partnership between French defense electronics company Thales and US aerospace startup Skydweller Aero. This unmanned aerial system, named MAPS (Medium-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite), features a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747 and can carry payloads up to 881 pounds (400 kg). Designed for persistent, long-duration flights lasting weeks to a month, the drone operates at medium altitudes without carbon emissions, enabling near-continuous surveillance of vast maritime areas such as Exclusive Economic Zones, shipping lanes, and contested waters. A key innovation is the integration of Thales’ AirMaster S radar, an AI-enabled, lightweight sensor suite with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, which provides rapid situational awareness across air, land, and sea domains. The radar’s AI-driven data processing allows onboard target classification, reducing data transmission needs and enhancing bandwidth efficiency critical for extended autonomous missions. This combination creates a fully autonomous
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