➀ Engineers at the University of Surrey are developing a fixed-wing drone platform designed to combine long-range endurance with precise maneuverability for urban delivery and offshore wind turbine inspections;

➁ The project transitions from indoor motion-capture lab tests to controlled outdoor trials, focusing on perching, short-run launches, and wind-resilient flight control;

➂ A machine learning controller trained on flight data enables real-time adjustments, aiming to navigate dense environments like urban corridors and turbine arrays efficiently.

➀ Septentrio (a Hexagon company) launched the mosaic-G5 series, its smallest GNSS receiver modules (23mm x 16mm, 2.2g), designed for high-accuracy positioning in drones, robotics, and industrial applications;

➁ The modules feature low power consumption and robust performance in signal-challenged environments, with models including the entry-level P1, quad-band P3, and heading-enabled P3H;

➂ Compatible with open-source autopilot systems like PX4/ArduPilot, the receivers are available for sampling, with mass production planned for later in 2025.

➀ Quadsat launches QS RF Locator, a drone-based system to geolocate RF interference sources with precision for commercial and military applications;

➁ The system uses a directional horn, gimbal, and algorithms to analyze signal strength and angle of arrival, dynamically optimizing triangulation via automated flight paths;

➂ Tested by OneWeb and Telespazio, the technology enables rapid in-situ antenna validation and interference resolution, reducing downtime and operational costs.

➀ Yole Group reports that defense demand has driven the infrared image sensor market to exceed $1 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of over 5% from 2024 to 2030.

➁ By 2030, the SWIR market is expected to reach nearly $102 million, while cooled MWIR and LWIR are targeting $1,179 million and $249 million, respectively.

➂ The market is responsive to lower-cost technologies like Quantum Dots sensors and T2SL architectures.

➀ The launch of the Electronics Weekly CHIIPS podcast featuring an interview with Harriet Green.

➁ TSMC's $100bn investment in Arizona to avoid Trump Tariffs.

➂ ST pairing near-threshold logic with a Cortex-M33 core for energy-efficient microcontrollers.

➃ UK's Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre receives £1.4m funding for facility upgrades.

➀ The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) has received a major upgrade with a £1.4 million investment from Buckinghamshire LEP.

➁ The upgrades include sensor test ranges, tethered drone system testing support, expanded workshop spaces, and a drone cage for controlled flight testing.

➂ The centre, located at a former RAF base, aims to be a world-class drone services hub and is focused on developing drone technologies across both public and private sectors.

➀ Researchers at the EPFL School of Engineering have developed high-efficiency drone wings inspired by bat wings, which could lead to improved efficiency in various aerial vehicles.

➁ The study found that the lift increase in these wings comes from the flow following the smooth curvature of the membrane wing rather than a leading-edge vortex.

➂ The findings could also be applied to enhance the efficiency of wind and tidal energy harvesting devices.