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A Decisive Battle Against Climate Change Looms
Governments are belatedly working to address the threat by advancing green technologies.
Inside AI – Making Sense of it All: Big Data, Smart Maps, AI Help Environmental Stakeholders ‘See the World as One System’
Some of the largest technology companies in the world have compiled petabytes of data, filtered through AI, to help understand the Earth’s climate and how it is changing.
Trends: Environmental Monitoring
Scientists are increasingly leveraging drones for climate-related research to monitor environmental changes over time.
XAG Drone Supports Panama Farmers’ Shift to Cost-Saving Sustainability
XAG has introduced its P100 Agricultural Drone to farmers in the country of Panama, providing an accessible approach to more profitable and sustainable farming practices.
EU Supports Autonomous Systems Going Green
The European Union and its Member States have worked for years to reduce the impact of humans on the planet,…
NASA Taps Advanced Aircraft Co. to Develop Tilt-Wing UAS
Advanced Aircraft Co. announced NASA awarded it a contract to design and build tilt-wing prototype uncrewed aerial vehicles to agency specifications.
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Texas with DroneUp
Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available for select customers in the Dallas area. The new delivery option will be fulfilled from 11 stores, the company said.
Autonomous Firefighting Drone Market Set for Growth
The global autonomous firefighting drone market will reach a valuation of nearly $1.92 million in 2023 and is expected to progress at a CAGR of 16.7% to reach nearly $9 million by the end of 2033.
Zipline, Government of Rwanda Announce Partnership to Serve Entire Country
Zipline today announced a new partnership with the government of Rwanda that aims to complete nearly 2 million instant deliveries and fly more than 200 million autonomous kilometers in the country by 2029.
Skydio’s “Dock Day”: Integration to Build On
Skydio’s recent “Dock Day” made a case for its fully autonomous and remotely operated drone system being the next step along what the company calls “the arc of autonomy.”
2022 Top Drone Industry Developments
Looking back on 2022, the drone industry had a banner year. Some of the big developments include positive movement on the regulatory front, COTS drones prevailed on the battlefield and some of the first drone certifications. Will we see more of this in the year to come?
Northrop Grumman Unveils B-21 Raider, Intended for Manned-Unmanned Teaming
Northrop Grumman held a ceremony in Palmdale, California, to unveil the B-21 Raider, a stealth bomber intended to be augmented with UAS to expand its reach and punch.
Xwing to Participate in FAA’s COSTA Traffic Management Research Program
Xwing announced its participation in the FAA’s Crosscutting Operations Strategy and Technical Assessment project, which studies how UAS will integrate during fire-fighting events.
UAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Demo C-Band Frequency Assignment Manager for Multiple UAS
UAvionix has won a contract from the Federal Aviation Administration for multiple end-to-end demonstrations of a Frequency Assignment Manager.
BAE Systems Demonstrates Effectiveness of Rockets Against Agile, High-Speed Military Drones
BAE Systems completed additional ground-to-air test firings to prove the effectiveness of 70mm rockets guided by APKWS kits against Class 2 drones.
Highlander Partners Announces Acquisition of Counter-UAS Company Liteye Systems
Highlander Partners L.P. announced the acquisition of Liteye Systems, which develops, integrates and manufactures counter unmanned aircraft systems.
