Southern Company, in partnership with Skydio, announced the FAA has granted a conditions-based waiver enabling remote-based, autonomous BVLOS dock operations across its system.
Navy Hopes to Make Big Waves with Unmanned Vehicles
As the U.S. seeks to contain China, the U.S. Navy is betting big on unmanned systems with some significant budget requests.
Iridium Proposes New Model for Monitored BVLOS UAS Integration
Iridium Communications Inc. has announced the results of an unmanned aircraft system flight trial highlighting BVLOS capabilities in the National Airspace System.
USAF Taps WingXpand to Ruggedize Aircraft, Develop Fire-Spotting Software
The U.S. Air Force has awarded WingXpand a seven-figure contract to customize and ruggedize its unique, seven-foot backpackable aircraft.
RIEGL, Schiebel Cooperating on UAS-Based Airborne Scanning
RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH and Schiebel have successfully completed the integration of a high-end laser scanning system, the RIEGL VQ-840-G topo-bathymetric LiDAR sensor, on the Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned aircraft system.
Hexagon Expands Markets for ARTEMIS Small UAS System
Hexagon is aiming its ARTEMIS small unmanned aircraft kit, originally developed for the military, at new markets, including public safety, disaster response, agriculture, land management, utility management, field research and others.
XTEND Announces Partnership with Edge AI and Computer Vision Pioneers SightX
SightX’s data processing capabilities will enhance XTEND’s XOS autonomous operating system under a new partnership.
Distributed Unmanned Vessels to Cast a Wide Net Over (and Under) the Pacific
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are relying on unmanned systems to augment traditional, and more expensive, vessels in the…
Gaining Altitude
Four potential future tactical VTOL systems advance in the quest for modernization.
Hexagon Divisions Team to Bring Autonomy to Heavy Industry
Hexagon’s Mining and Autonomy & Positioning divisions are teaming to further automate mining, agriculture and other heavy industries to help make them more efficient and sustainable.
For Counter UAS, Layered Defense is the Best Option
Government and vendors alike say when it comes to defeating enemy unmanned aircraft, one size does not fit all.
Shield AI, Kratos Team to Integrate AI Pilot on Valkyrie XQ-58
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Shield AI have agreed to have Shield develop an AI pilot for the XQ-58 Valkyrie.
Adaptation at Hyper Speed
The grinding war in Ukraine resembles warfare from bygone years in some respects, but drones of many types are showing new ways of waging war.
NATO Leading Charge with Unmanned Aerial, Marine Systems
Alliance innovates with unmanned systems.
TEAMING: Expanding Capabilities, Enhancing War Fighter Safety
Manned-unmanned teaming can serve as a force multiplier.
India’s ideaForge Launches Netra v4Pro for U.S. ISR and Surveying
IdeaForge has just launched its Netra V4 Pro quadcopter for the U.S. market.
Inside AI: XTEND-ing Human-Machine Capabilities
XTEND combines AI, AR and VR with human insights and discretion.