Amsterdam Drone Week stands as a premier global forum for exchanging insights into existing air solutions, prospective innovations and critical…
Stratom Advances Autonomous Pallet Loader for U.S. Marine Corps
Stratom has announced the next phase in the development of its Autonomous Pallet Loader (APL), aimed at enhancing support for…
BRINC and Skyfire Partner to Expand Public Safety Drone Programs Across the United States
BRINC, an American public safety technology developer, has partnered with Skyfire Consulting, an advisor on drone solutions for security and…
TerraDrone and Partners Spearhead Global UTM Development for eVTOL Integration
Terra Drone Corporation, a Japanese leader in drone technology, along with partners Unifly NV of Belgium and Aloft Technologies Inc….
U.S. Army Advances FTUAS Program with Key Contributions from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems
The U.S. Army has announced the continuation of its Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) Rapid Prototyping Program, awarding Options…
Skydio Extend Enhances Drone Data Integration for Streamlined Operations and Collaboration
Skydio Introduces Comprehensive Enhancements to Drone Data Integration, Facilitating Advanced Operational Efficiency and Enhanced Team Collaboration Skydio, a leading drone…
Hexagon | NovAtel Releases NovAtel Application Suite 2.0 with Enhanced GNSS Interference Monitoring Tools
Hexagon | NovAtel has updated its NovAtel Application Suite to Version 2.0, incorporating the GRIT Monitor for real-time GNSS interference…
INVOLI and MatrixSpace Partner to Offer Unified Air Traffic Surveillance Solution
INVOLI, a specialist in cooperative air traffic surveillance solutions, has announced a partnership with MatrixSpace, known for their expertise in…
Air Force Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program with Anduril and General Atomics
The Department of the Air Force has announced the continuation of its partnership with Anduril Industries and General Atomics Aeronautical…
TEKEVER Launches Upgraded AI-driven Intelligence as a Service Offering
TEKEVER has announced a significant upgrade to its intelligence service platform, TEKEVER ATLAS. This latest development introduces a series of…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Blue and Green Autonomy Deals for Government
A deep dive on the background and current state of play for DIU’s Blue UAS and AUVSI’s Green UAS manufacturer…
AUVSI and DIU Announce MOU to Improve Drone Cybersecurity
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced from the keynote stage at XPONENTIAL 2024 that it has entered into a…
AeroVironment Launches New AI Capability and Autonomy Kit for Unmanned Systems
AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing autonomy and…
The Hivemind Working Toward Resilient Intelligent Teams
Discover how Nathan Michael, CTO of Shield AI and former Associate Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is…
Autonomy and BEYOND
Created to work toward establishing rules for BVLOS operations for UAS, the FAA BEYOND program is doing work that helps…
Autonomy in Action: Dimensions of Digital Transformation
At the intersection of drone autonomy and digital transformation, innovative approaches and integrated systems are shaping the future of essential…
Up Close: AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi
Wahid Nawabi, CEO, AeroVironment, outlines the evolving landscape of autonomous defense, emphasizing the importance of AI, computer vision, and collaborative…
Anduril Industries Selected by US Army and DIU for Robotic Combat Vehicle Program Development
The U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have awarded Anduril Industries, a prominent defense technology company, the contract ...
Shield AI Expands Reach with the Acquisition of Sentient Vision Systems, Forms Shield AI Australia
In a strategic move to bolster its capabilities and extend its market presence, Shield AI, known for creating the Hivemind ...
EpiSci and Northrop Grumman Partner for Tactical Autonomy and AI in Defense Systems
EpiSci has announced a strategic collaboration with Northrop Grumman, aiming to develop and deploy advanced autonomous tactical solutions for the ...
Unifly’s UTM Platform Supports Urban Air Mobility Evolution, CORUS-XUAM Project Success
Unifly, a Terra Drone Corporation group company and a provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, has announced the successful ...
Inertial Labs and Sony’s Airpeak Forge Partnership to Integrate Advanced LiDAR Technology
Inertial Labs has announced a partnership with Sony to integrate state-of-the-art LiDAR technology into Sony's Airpeak drone. This collaboration aims ...
Kratos and Shield AI Advance AI-Piloted UAS Technology with Firejet Integration
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have announced the successful integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot into Kratos' jet-powered ...
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to Launch in New York City
Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have announced the introduction of ...
Honeywell Announces Acquisition of Civitanavi Systems to Boost Autonomous Aerospace Operations and European Presence
In a strategic move to enhance its offerings in autonomous operations within the aerospace sector, Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has revealed ...
Hexagon and CMC Electronics Announce Collaboration to Advance GNSS Aviation Tech
CMC Electronics and the Autonomy & Positioning division of Hexagon, which includes the Hexagon | NovAtel brand, have unveiled an ...
Web Stories: NYC Drone Inspections Take Flight
In 2023, a new permitting process opened the once closed skies over New York City to commercial drone operations. View ...
uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Expand BVLOS Operations in Challenging Terrains, Partners with Alaska Test Site
uAvionix, specializing in avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been granted a significant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract ...
Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect
Edward Kostakis, Co-Founder, Xizmo Media Productions/AeroSpect Edward Kostakis is co-founder of two drone service companies, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect. Both ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Bluenest by Globalvia. Image: Globalvia. Costa Rica is set to lead Latin America in the adoption of electric air mobility, ...
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 ...
XPONENTIAL 2024
APRIL 22-25, 2024 | SAN DIEGO The technology event for autonomy - At XPONENTIAL 2024 you’ll discover the next-gen technologies ...
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 ...
THE INTEGRATION EFFECT: One Dealer’s Drive to Support Construction Industry’s Digital Transformation
In business for better than 50 years, RDO Equipment Co., a national construction and agriculture equipment and technology dealer, has ...
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 ...
Hylio Secures Pioneering FAA Approval for Drone Swarms in Agriculture, Paving the Way for Future Innovations
Hylio has secured a groundbreaking FAA approval, positioning itself as the first U.S. company permitted to operate large drones in ...
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 ...
Damen Launches Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Advanced Drone Operations
Damen MPSS. Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy, has introduced the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) tailored for ...
Along the Autonomy Road
From technology manufacturers and OEMs to construction firms, large and small, autonomous and semi-autonomous activities are no longer a distant, ...
NUAIR Paves the Way for Cross-Border Drone Operations Between the US and Canada
NUAIR, a New York based non-profit, is set to implement cross-border unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations between the US and ...
UAS of All Sizes Aim for Army Programs at Fall AUSA Conference
Numerous unmanned aircraft were on display at the Association of the U.S. Army’s October meeting, ranging from systems that could ...
China’s Civil Aviation Administration Grants Type Certificate to EHang for UAS Passenger Vehicle
EHang Holdings Ltd., a Chinese urban air mobility provider, announced its EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aircraft has obtained a type certificate ...
Hivemind and V-BAT: Shield AI’s Autonomy, ISR and Teaming Move Forward
Shield AI announced that V-BAT teams powered by Hivemind could now be purchased, to operate autonomously over electronically contested battlespaces, ...
Skydio Unveils Ability to Fly X10 Drone from a Browser with 5G Connection
Skydio announced Skydio Remote Flight Deck, a new offering that enables remote flight for Skydio X10 drones via a browser, ...
Anduril Announces Anvil-M Munition Variant Of Interceptor Platform
Anduril has unveiled Anvil-M, a new munitions variant of its autonomous Anvil interceptor drone that can effectively intercept and defeat ...
AUVSI Announces Green UAS Certification for Skyfront Perimeter 8+ Drone
AUVSI today announced it has awarded Green UAS certification to the Skyfront Perimeter 8 and 8+ long-endurance, hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft ...
Skydio Launches New X10 Drone
Skydio has announced its latest enterprise drone, the Skydio X10 ...
Gotonomi Offers Small-Sized GEO Satellite Connectivity
Gotonomi is a new geostationary satellite communication system for unmanned aircraft and other vehicles, small enough to hold in the ...
Draganfly’s Commander Expands Flexibility with Hybrid Fuel Variant, Promo Drone System
Canada’s Draganfly drone maker is highlighting the truck-like utility of its Commander 3 XL drone, showcased at the Commercial UAV ...
SEA-KIT Funded for Hydrogen-Powered USV, Refilling Station
SEA-KIT International has won funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition to design and manufacture a hydrogen ...
Growing Drone Industry Lifting Component Makers such as Hitec
A growing drone market means a growing components market, and a representative from servo maker HITEC Commercial Solutions said the ...
u-blox Introduces its First Multi-mode Cellular and Satellite IoT Module with Embedded Positioning
The u-blox SARA-S520M10L is designed to ensure seamless connectivity even when no terrestrial cellular network is available. u-blox, a global ...
D-Fend Solutions Launches EnforceAir2 Next Generation Counter-UAS System
Counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions announced the launch of its new product, EnforceAir2, which features the best offerings of the original ...
Atmos UAV Introduces Sony a6100 Oblique to Provide Accurate, Affordable 3D Mapping
Atmos UAV announced the integration of the new Sony a6100 Oblique camera into its flagship surveying drone, the Marlyn Cobalt ...
A2Z Drone Delivery Launches Upgraded RDST Longtail Delivery Drone
A2Z Drone Delivery Inc., a developer of commercial drone delivery systems, has launched its second-generation RDST integrated cargo drone ...
Five Good Questions: Rob Wertheimer, Melius Research
Rob Wertheimer is a founding partner, director of research and lead analyst for the global machinery sector at Melius Research, ...
XPONENTIAL Preview: Industry Perspectives – Part Two
The Futurist, Ryan E. Fitzgerald Intelligent Autonomous Systems Mission Outcome Lead, Naval Program Office, The MITRE Corporation Today, each individual UAS ...
XPONENTIAL Preview: Industry Perspectives – Part One
This year, AUVSI has curated some of the unmanned and autonomous industries’ top talent to serve as educational faculty for ...
Up Close With… Brian Wynne
The president and CEO of AUVSI will be happy to see you now that XPONENTIAL™ is live from Atlanta. Brian ...
HAPS Alliance Growth and Momentum Helps Unlock Potential of the Stratosphere
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s Fatema Hamdani and Capgemini’s Rory Mulvey Join Board New Paper “Driving the Potential of the Stratosphere” Spotlights ...
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Builder: Tomislav Žigo
Tomislav Žigo, CTO/Vice President, CLAYCO Over the last seven years, Tomislav Žigo has seen what strong collaborations with drone industry ...
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Advocate: Mary-Caitlin Ray
Mary-Caitlin Ray, Aviation/Business Aviation Lawyer, Crowell & Moring Attorney Mary-Catlin Ray’s take on collaboration is unabashed: “Collaboration in and between ...
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Learner: Jack Elston
Jack Elston, President and CEO, Black Swift Technologies When Jack Elston started Black Swift Technologies in 2011, he’d already been ...
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Integrator: Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil
Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, CEO, Microdrones "I really believe in collaboration, bringing a different point of view, perspective, expertise,” Microdrones CEO Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil said ...
Collaboration Thought Leaders – The Motivator: Miguel Amor
Miguel Amor, Chief Marketing Officer, Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division "On paper, collaboration appears simple: a group of people working ...
