Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This…
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Joby Collaborates with L3Harris to Pursue Defense Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation, Inc. and L3Harris Technologies announced they are exploring opportunities to develop a new aircraft class for defense applications….
Texas, DARPA to Establish Testbed to Use Autonomy to Fight Wildfires
Partnership aims to rapidly scale ALIAS technology to save civilian lives and property, develop capability for the warfighter. DARPA is…
NUAIR Receives FAA Letter of Acceptance for Surveillance-as-a-Service
Even before the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry took off, there has been the challenge of safely managing low altitude…
Northrop Grumman Announces First Beacon Autonomous Testbed Partners
Northrop Grumman Corporation is announcing the first six strategic partners who will use its Beacon™ testbed ecosystem to rapidly test and…
Senator Rick Scott Rallies Industry Support for U.S.-Made Drones at AUVSI Symposium
Speaking at the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) outlined his vision for strengthening America’s position…
North Dakota Completes Landmark BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery
The future of rural aviation took flight this week as iSight Drone Services, in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site…
NYC Establishes New Drone Operations Committee, Expands DFR Activities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the new Drone Operations Committee and appointed Deputy Mayor for Public Safety…
The Rise of Autonomous Flight: GEODNET and the RTK Revolution
As autonomy scales and AI moves to the edge, precision becomes paramount. GEODNET’s decentralized RTK network delivers the centimeter-level accuracy…
Finalists Announced: CUAS Low Cost Sensing Challenge
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in close collaboration with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S….
Stratom Delivering Advanced Automated Refueling System for Uncrewed Navy Vessels
As the Navy expands its fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USV), Stratom has been selected for a Phase I Small Business Innovation…
DIU Outlines Immediate Updates to Blue UAS Lists
In his July 10, 2025 memo, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth put forth a plan for “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance,”…
Swift Engineering Wins Phase II NASA SBIR Award for SULE UAS Platform
Swift Engineering, a provider of advanced solutions for unmanned aviation as well as a range of other critical applications, has…
AUVSI Applauds Defense Department Action to Accelerate U.S. Drone Acquisition and Innovation
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today voiced strong support for new actions taken by the U.S. Department…
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Provides Flight Control System for Firefighting Missions
UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía is supplying its flight control system for the DRIADE fixed-wing UAV developed by SE Aviation. The French manufacturer platform, with 820 kg…
2025 Drone and AAM Policy Symposium: A Turning Point for the Industry
With BVLOS rules, executive orders, and airspace security top of mind, the DC gathering brings regulators and innovators under one…
Vertical Precision: Ascent AeroSystems Redefining Mission-Critical Operations
With coaxial rotors and a rugged cylindrical form, Ascent AeroSystems is reshaping expectations for small UAS. Under CEO Peter Fuchs…
