Warfare at sea has always had certain challenges that technology has had to overcome. Large cannons and missile launchers have always been a challenge because they can literally rock the boat in ways that can cause mayhem or even damage during launch. On top of the physical shock associated with launches, there’s also the heat from the discharge that must be considered. This video shows a technique against a stunning dawn (or dusk) backdrop that shows how a little ingenuity, some smart minds, and modern science can solve the problems that have plagued war vessels for centuries. …

AeroVironment Inc. is the nation’s largest provider of small drones, which are at the forefront of modern war tech. But the drive to make even stealthier vehicles for spy missions has led to the development of the battery-powered Nano Hummingbird. Specifically designed to look like a bird, the Nano Hummingbird is equipped with a camera and can hover and fly for about eight minutes. It has a full range of motion, and can fly sideways, backward and forward, as well as go clockwise and counterclockwise. “The historic achievement made by the Nano Hummingbird is an example of the leading-edge innovations…