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Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect
Edward Kostakis is co-founder of two drone service companies, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect. Both are at the forefront of New…
ModalAI Expands Drone Tech Offerings with New NDAA-Compliant Components for U.S. Industry
ModalAI, a manufacturer within the Blue UAS Framework known for its lightweight 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2, has broadened…
Terra Drone Becomes Largest Shareholder in Aloft Technologies, Strengthening Global UTM Ecosystem
Terra Drone Corporation, a drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology company based in Japan, has announced a significant investment…
EASA Discusses Autonomous Operations in New Artificial Intelligence Paper
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Issue 2 of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
NVIDIA DRIVE Thor to Power the Future of Transportation with Advanced AI Capabilities
NVIDIA has announced a significant advancement in the automotive industry with the adoption of its DRIVE Thor™ centralized car computer by leading companies across various sectors.
FAA Enforcement of Remote ID Rule for Drones Started March 16, Ending Discretionary Period
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that drone pilots must ensure their drones are registered and comply with the…
Latin America’s First Electric Air Mobility Initiative Launches with Pioneering eVTOL Demonstration
Costa Rica is set to lead Latin America in the adoption of electric air mobility, introducing a sustainable, efficient, and…
Kratos Secures $57.6 Million Contract with US Navy for 70 BQM-177A Aerial Targets
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has secured a substantial $57.6 million contract extension for its Unmanned Systems Division.
LiDAR Solution Provider Emesent Supporting US-Made Drones
With the inclusion of the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) within the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Biden in December, 2023, the US government is now prohibited from using federal funds to purchase drones made in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, or drones that use certain components made in those countries.
Eyes in the Sky Want to Know: How Safe are NYC’s Jaw-Dropping High-Rises?
In 2023, a new permitting process opened the once closed skies over New York City to commercial drone operations. This…
Verizon Frontline Enhances Crisis Response with AI-Enabled Skydio X10 Drone
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has elevated its operational capabilities by integrating the Skydio X10, an AI-enabled drone, into…
Flyability Launches Drone Technology for Advanced Industrial Inspections in Asia Pacific
Flyability, a leader in confined space drone solutions, has announced the introduction of its new Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) payload…
Shield AI to Equip Kratos BQM-177A with Advanced AI Pilot for U.S. Navy Missions
Shield AI has been chosen by NAVAIR PMA-281 for a significant project: integrating its AI Pilot technology into the Kratos BQM-177A, enhancing the U.S. Navy’s fleet protection capabilities through advanced artificial intelligence.
Drones: Earning Trust, Becoming Established JobSite Tools
As drone technology and data analysis matures, so do the growing number of use cases in construction and mining.
Army Conducts First Flight Test for Medium-Range Launched Effects System
The U.S. Army’s Launched Effects (LE) program has successfully completed its inaugural flight test of the Launched Effects-Medium Range (LE-MR) prototype system at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah.
Damen Launches Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Advanced Drone Operations
Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy, has introduced the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) tailored for contemporary defense…