HevenDrones announced its first hydrogen-powered drone for commercial use, the H2D55, on Feb. 14.
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AEye Moves into Defense Market
California-based AEye, which builds software-defined LiDAR systems for automotive applications, is moving into the aerospace and defense market for tasks such as locating orbital space debris and working with counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
Pierce Aerospace, DroneShield Partner on Remote ID and C-UAS Technologies
Pierce Aerospace announced a partnership with counter-UAS company DroneShield to integrate Pierce Aerospace’s remote ID technologies into DroneShield’s C-UAS and command and control systems.
Sens. Warner, Thune Introduce Legislation Calling for Drone Integration
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and John Thune introduced the Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023, which would streamline the approvals process for beyond visual line of sight flights.
Airobotics Announces Joint Venture with SkyGo to Deploy Drones in Abu Dhabi
Airobotics Ltd. and Sky Go Transport of Goods LLC have formed a joint venture to provide aerial drone services to the city of Abu Dhabi.
ALTIUS-600 Achieves UK Milestone in ALE Test with Leonardo
Anduril Industries and Leonardo UK completed live trials of new technologies which will underpin the development of air launched effects capabilities.
Textron Systems’ Aerosonde UAS Takes First Maritime Flight Aboard USS Miguel Keith
Textron Systems Corp. announced Feb. 1 that its Aerosonde UAS aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), took its first operational flight.
AirModo Introduces Usage-Based Drone Insurance App
AirModo is a new instant drone insurance app that allows unmanned aircraft systems operators to buy either hourly or annual policies to suit their growing business or hobby, the company announced.
Flytrex Partner Causey Aviation Unmanned to Begin Drone Delivery Operations Under Part 135 Certification
Flytrex announced its longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned was granted Standard Part 135 Air Carrier Certification from the FAA.
Unmanned Systems Enable Shift Toward a Green Economy
The clock is ticking as governments, businesses and consumers around the globe take action to fight global warming.
Percepto to Deploy Automated Drones for BVLOS Monitoring of Electric Power Stations in Canada
Percepto announced that Transport Canada has approved Ontario Power Generation Inc. to operate Percepto’s drone-in-a-box solution beyond visual line of sight at McConnell Lake Control Dam, a first in Canada.
Edgesource Donates $2 Million in Counter-SUAS Systems to Ukraine
Edgesource Corp. announced that in 2022 it donated about $2 million worth of counter-small unmanned aircraft system technology to the Ukrainian Army.
XTEND Awarded $20M Contract for Multi- Drone Operating System
XTEND has been awarded a $20 million contract by the Israel Ministry of Defense to develop and supply a multi-drone operating system.
Dedrone to Bring Airspace Security to Customers Across 50 Countries
Airspace security company Dedrone announced Jan. 19 it has entered a partnership with G4S covering Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Fugro’s Geo-data Supports Development of UK’s First Flexible Power Station with Carbon Capture Technology
Fugro has been awarded a ground investigation contract for SSE Thermal and Equinor’s planned Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station in North Lincolnshire.
New EU Actions for European Drone Market
The European Commission is set to launch new activities under its recently adopted European Drone Strategy 2.0.
FCC Opens Comment Period on Spectrum Allocation for Uncrewed Aircraft
Unmanned aircraft would be allowed to use wireless communications in the 5030-5091 MHz spectrum band under new rules now receiving public comment.
