D-Fend Solutions announced expanded and extended participation in the FAA Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program, aimed at achieving safe and efficient airport and National Airspace System operations.
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Anduril Unveils Jet-Powered Roadrunner, Roadrunner M UAS
Anduril Industries has introduced two new jet-powered drones, the Roadrunner and Roadrunner M, the latter of which carries an explosive charge to destroy enemy drones or aircraft.
Elistair Unveils Khronos Tethered Drone for Tactical ISR Missions
Elistair, which builds long-endurance, tethered unmanned aircraft systems, announced today the unveiling of Khronos, a fully automated tethered drone system designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in challenging environments.
ANRA Technologies Launches VMS Vertiport Management System for Urban Air Mobility
ANRA Technologies announced its new Vertiport Management System (VMS) at the Dubai Air Show, which it said marks a significant milestone in managing vertical takeoff and landing urban air mobility aircraft operations at vertiport facilities.
BRINC Delivers First LEMUR 2 Drones to Emergency Responders
BRINC, which builds technology for public safety, on Nov. 2 announced the first deliveries of its flagship drone model, the LEMUR 2, to customers in U.S. public safety agencies.
Saildrone Fleet Surpasses 1M Nautical Miles, 32K Days at Sea
Saildrone announced its fleet of USVs has surpassed a cumulative distance of 1 million nautical miles during more than 32,000 days at sea.
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 land in the palm of your hand to ones intended to carry heavy cargo or even people.
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 issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
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, starting in 2024.
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, anywhere over a cellular network.
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 threats from Group 1 and 2 unmanned aircraft systems.
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 systems.
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 palm of a hand, that launched at the Commercial UAV Expo here last week.
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 Expo here last week with the Promo Drone, an LED digital display that could be used for advertising or emergency notifications.
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 fueled unmanned surface vessel and refueling station.
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 company is moving rapidly to meet market needs even as it plans new products for the future.
