Counter-UAS systems are combatting a vertical security gap when it comes to smuggling contraband into prisons. Prisons are designed to…
More Agencies May Get Counter-UAS Authority, but It’s no ‘Slam Dunk’
A move is afoot in Congress, at the White House, the FAA and other agencies to allow more federal agencies,…
Counter-UAS Systems Showcase a Variety of Defenses at AUSA
For every unmanned aircraft on display at the Association of the United States Army’s recent conference, there was a system on display that could detect or defeat it.
Black Sea Drone War: How a Country with No Warships Has Russia’s Navy on the Run
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has been reduced to a defensive crouch by cruise missiles and kamikaze drones. The many large…
Drones on the Front Line for Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Ukraine launched its long-awaited counteroffensive this summer, but Russian drones and artillery have slowed it down, forcing a change in tactics.
Lawmakers, Analysts Express Doubts, Concerns About Replicator Program
Members of Congress and defense industry analysts on Oct. 19 expressed concerns about the Department of Defense’s still largely undefined Replicator program.
Market Map: Security Robots
ROBOTS ON DUTY:PROTECTING EMPLOYEES, PROPERTY AND CRITICAL ASSETS Automation and economics are driving adoption of UAVs and UGVs for surveillance…
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.
Berlin INTERGEO Dispatch II
To the outsider, INTERGEO 2023 looks like most high-technology trade fairs – a lot of friendly engineers and marketers demonstrating…
As Emesent Turns Five, the CEO Looks Back – and Ahead
Emesent mobile LiDAR scanning units and visualization software can help people make sense of all kinds of challenging environments, but…
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.
SOCOTEC’s European Projects to Benefit from Topcon Monitoring Technology
BERLIN – October 10, 2023 – Topcon Positioning Systems and SOCOTEC have announced an agreement for Topcon to provide its…
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.
InterGEO Hosts Tallysman Smart Antennas with Built-In GNSS and Corrections
Tallysman offers a range of reliable, accurate, smart Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receivers and antennas for applications including communication…
Saving the World, One Prize at a Time
Autonomous Contenders Vie for the XPrize Foundation's $10 Million Rainforest Competition Brazil will host the XPrize Foundation's Rainforest Finals in ...
Army Corps of Engineers Expands Use of Drones
Corps Focuses on Training and Protocols, Speeds Mission Approval Time. An ERDC pilot prepares his drone for a recovery flight ...
Restoring Communication After a Disaster
First responders are deploying drones to quickly assess damaged cell phone towers as well as to establish temporary networks, both ...
Deep Sand Technology and the GEODNET Foundation Join Forces to Bring Affordable Precision Agriculture RTK Services in Rural North America
GEODNET’s high-reliability data service combined with Deep Sand Technology’saffordable automated tractor solutions will help farmers improve efficiency, yields, andreduce input ...
USSF-52 Mission: X-37B Prepared for SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch
The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the United States Space Force and SpaceX, is ...
Honeywell and Pipistrel Showcase Ground Control Station Advancements for Drones in Italian Airspace
Honeywell and Pipistrel, in collaboration with ENAV and D-Flight, showcased notable developments in the operation of remotely piloted aircraft within ...
Uncrewed Aircraft Successfully Integrated into Controlled Airspace in Trial
A consortium of aviation companies has successfully conducted a series of trials integrating uncrewed aircraft into controlled airspace. The tests, ...
D-Fend Solutions Expands Participation in FAA Program for UAS Detection at Airports
D-Fend Solutions announced expanded and extended participation in the FAA Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program, aimed ...
IBM Harnesses Geospatial AI to Combat Climate Challenges, Partners with NASA
IBM, a global technology leader, has unveiled its latest geospatial AI initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. These efforts involve ...
Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority Approves U-Space Drone Operations
Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved operations for two U-space drone services providers in the country, opening the door for ...
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 ...
Percepto Receives FAA Approval to Remotely Operate Full Drone Fleet by One Operator
Percepto announced the Federal Aviation Administration granted the company a nationwide waiver to operate a full fleet of Percepto drones ...
Maritime Robotics, Teledyne Marine Deliver USVs to Ukraine
Maritime Robotics a Norwegian provider of autonomous technology, and the Danish subsea technology supplier Teledyne Marine have delivered a number ...
Agritechnica 2023: Autonomous Agriculture Takes Steps Forward
To the casual observer, Agritechnica 2023 probably looks a lot like the last edition of the Hanover, Germany agricultural equipment ...
Phenix Solutions Awarded USAF Phase II Contract for Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft
Phenix Solutions announced the award of a U.S. Air Force Phase II contract for agile manufacturing for the Ultra 2XL ...
SwissDrones Secures Growth Funding from DiamondStream Partners
SwissDrones, a global manufacturer of long-range uncrewed helicopter systems announced it has secured additional seven-figure funding in a round led ...
Geo Week, February 13-15, 2023
Geo Week is the intersection of geospatial + the built world. The event brings together AEC Next Expo & Conference, ...
CES ‘world premiere’ ZF connectivity platform gets boost from Hexagon positioning technology
The ZF ProConnect platform securely connects vehicles with cloud and infrastructure with integration of leading-edge positioning solutions from Hexagon ...
Iris Automation Receives third BVLOS Waiver for River Rescue Operations in Reno
Iris Automation recently received its third BVLOS waiver on behalf of the City of Reno Fire Department, opening up more ...
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 ...
Mapping the Big Basin
The California nonprofit CyArk uses drones, LiDAR and GNSS equipment to 3D scan and model cultural heritage sites to help ...
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 ...
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 ...
NASA to Utilize Commercially Available TerraPoiNT Network in SF Bay Area to Further Urban Air Mobility Development
NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, announced that it has been selected by NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon ...
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 ...
FAA Grants BVLOS Waiver for Percepto’s Drone in a Box System
A Percepto drone in a box at an oil and gas facility. Credit: Percepto AUSTIN, Texas—Percepto, which provides automated drone-in-a-box ...
FSF to Recognize International Teams for Safety Leadership, Innovation
The government/industry-led Aviation Safety InfoShare and a team comprising Zipline and the governments of Rwanda and Ghana will be honored ...
U.S. Border Patrol Purchasing Over $1 Million in Drones from Red Cat Holdings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will order $1 million worth of Teal Drones’ Golden Eagle UAS, its parent company Red ...
Aerosonde UAS Supporting Fourth U.S. Navy Ship with Extended Range ISR Services
Textron Systems’ Aerosonde UAS will provide operational support to the USS Miquel Keith (ESB 5), bringing the total number of ...
VectorNav Technologies Provides GNSS/INS with RTK for Indy Autonomous Challenge
The Indy Autonomous Challenge Dallara AV-21 Racecar. VectorNav Technologies, a world leader in inertial navigation solutions, announced today that it ...
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