Aurora Labs announced a new partnership to 3D print propulsion systems.
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High-Tech Shield: Six Nations Unite with Drones and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the formation of a new Drone Defense Line by six European nations, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and 3D printing to bolster defenses along the Russian border.
New Study Simulates 3D Printing with UAV Swarms
A new research paper explores the concept of 3D printing using UAVs.
Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production
A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Flying Car
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Flying Car by Alan Zhang.
Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country’s transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.
Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World
This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.
From Wedding Drones to War Drones: Ukraine’s Unconventional 3D Printing Pivot
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printer applications shift in times of war.
The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how 3D print technology has enabled a company to create unique services never before possible.
Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones
New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.
Drone Wars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Harry Foxman consider potential use of 3D print technology for military drone manufacturing.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Norway: 3D Printing for Defense, Shipping, Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.
Global Drone Reforestation and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Andressa Bonafe propose using 3D printing to increase the ability of drones to perform reforestation activities.
Zipline’s Soaring Valuation And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can help drones continue to soar.
Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones
Industry and academia team up in Ireland for a high-tech approach to fighting drug smuggling.
3D Printing’s Role In The First Billion-Dollar Drone Company Valuation
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing has helped build up Skydio drones.
Vaccines, Drones, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley find common ground in advanced technologies and vaccine distribution efforts.
Design of the Week: RC SpaceX Starship Belly Flop
This week’s selection is the Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship Belly Flop by Nicholas Rehm.
FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at thermal imaging systems used in 3D printing.
Amazon Drones, Prescription Drugs, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might play into Amazon’s use of drone-delivered prescriptions.
American vs Dubai Utilities And 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential for innovation and 3D printing in utility services.
Five DOD-Approved Drone Suppliers & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at where 3D printing may come into play alongside DOD-approved drones.
Skydio Announces X2 3D Scan Drone, Advances Autonomous AI Drone Tech
It’s wasn’t too many years ago that inspecting a bridge, evaluating safe passage, or planning a route took a brave soul to volunteer or a less brave soul to draw the short straw.
Warehouse Drones And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider discuss the use of drones in warehouses, and where 3D printing fits into this high-flying physical inventory approach.
This Epic Racing Drone Was Made Using Fusion 360 and Generative Design
It wasn’t too long ago when the concept of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the capabilities of generative design seemed like some far off sci-fi future.
3D Printed Chinese Drone Components and the U.S. Government
Charles Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi, and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers explore 3D printing as an alternative to Chinese sourcing for drone components.
Design of the Week: Coandă Effect Drone Propulsion
Could a drone use the Coandă Effect? With 3D printing, Tom Stanton was able to iterate through many designs to determine if this is possible.
Drones Are Taking Off Rapidly With Help From 3D Printers
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing’s impact on drones.
Meet Perdix, a 3D Printed Drone Designed to Work in Swarms
By itself, one isn’t all that impressive. But, bring enough of them together, and it’s certainly an impressive sight.
Idea: Human Drone Scanning
Just a possibly crazy idea, but why couldn’t we perform high resolution scans of humans using drones?
US Army Testing Mission-Specific Custom 3D Printed Drones
The US Army is conducting a test to investigate whether it is feasible to design and 3D print highly specific drone designs for specific missions.
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Takes Off with 3D Printed Parts from Windform Materials
FLYING-CAM began the close range aerial filming concept in the 1970s, leading the way with its Flying-Cam II.
Christ the Redeemer Captured in 3D
Brazil’s most famous statue has been 3D scanned in incredible detail.
Backcountry Drones Made With 3D Printing
A new personal drone concept by Backcountry Drones makes heavy use of 3D printing.
3D Printed UAV will Auto-Follow; Film Sports Exploits
Extreme sports enthusiasts will never miss a flip, turn or jump again with the new AirDog and AirLeash products from Latvia-based Helico Aerospace Industries.