The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded contracts to several leading technology firms as part of its Rapid…
QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles
QYSEA Technology has unveiled the QYSEA Measurement Tool (QY-MT), an AI-powered precision measurement system designed for underwater robotic applications. This…
ACL Digital and PhoenixAI.tech Partnership Aims to Advance AI-Driven Drone Technology
In an effort to push drone technology further into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), ACL Digital, part of the…
U.S. Marine Corps and Army Evaluate South Korean Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Future Warfare
In a development aimed at modernizing military logistics and advancing autonomous operational capabilities, the U.S. Marine Corps, in collaboration with…
DTC and Inertial Labs Announce Partnership to Enhance Uncrewed Systems Navigation
Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) and Inertial Labs, Inc. have entered into a partnership to develop an integrated solution aimed at…
MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications
MatrixSpace has initiated the shipment of its radar system designed to enhance situational awareness for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS)…
AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option
AeroVironment has announced the approval of the PS2500 battery for use in the Puma™ 3 AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS),…
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced the launch of its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, a new development aimed at improving autonomous navigation…
Topcon Introduces Enhanced Construction Layout Solution with HP SitePrint Integration
Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its product offerings through the Topcon Solutions Store (TSS) network in the United States by…
BlueHalo Acquires Eqlipse Technologies to Form Defense Technology Powerhouse
BlueHalo, known for its contributions to airspace intelligence, security, and defense, announced its acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies, a company specializing…
Fortem Technologies and INTRA Defense Technologies Collaborate on C-UAS Solutions
Fortem Technologies, a company specializing in airspace intelligence, security, and defense for detecting and neutralizing drone threats, has announced a…
BAE Systems to Upgrade U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A with Advanced Vehicle Management System
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by Boeing to enhance the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system with…
Trimble and DroneDeploy Collaborate on Drone Mapping with High-Precision Positioning Service
Trimble announced a collaboration with DroneDeploy to integrate Trimble’s Applanix POSPac CloudⓇ post-processed kinematic (PPK) GNSS positioning service, featuring CenterPointⓇ…
CDA and MIT Lincoln Laboratory Partner on Drone Research to Support BVLOS Operations
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) have initiated a research collaboration…
Exyn Technologies Releases Nexys for 3D Mapping in Complex Environments
On February 9, 2024, at GeoWeek, Exyn Technologies announced the launch of Exyn Nexys, a new 3D mapping solution designed…
GeoCue and CHC Navigation Introduce TrueView 540 LiDAR System
GeoCue, a provider of geospatial hardware and software, in collaboration with CHC Navigation, a company known for its precision positioning…
Wingtra Launches Advanced LiDAR Drone Solution
Wingtra, a drone technology company based in Zurich, has introduced a new LiDAR drone mapping solution that combines the WingtraOne…
Aerodyne Group and DroneDash Technologies to Launch First Cross-Border Drone Delivery Service Between Malaysia and Singapore
Zighra Partners with Canadian Coast Guard to Enhance Maritime Security with AI-Driven GenesysInsights Platform
The UAS Threat: A “Wicked Hard Problem”
Latvia and UK to Lead International Drone Capability Coalition to Support Ukraine
DARPA Awards Contracts to Advance Autonomous Drone Capabilities in REMA Program
QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles
ACL Digital and PhoenixAI.tech Partnership Aims to Advance AI-Driven Drone Technology
U.S. Marine Corps and Army Evaluate South Korean Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Future Warfare
DTC and Inertial Labs Announce Partnership to Enhance Uncrewed Systems Navigation
MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications
AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation
Topcon Introduces Enhanced Construction Layout Solution with HP SitePrint Integration
BlueHalo Acquires Eqlipse Technologies to Form Defense Technology Powerhouse
Fortem Technologies and INTRA Defense Technologies Collaborate on C-UAS Solutions
uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Expand BVLOS Operations in Challenging Terrains, Partners with Alaska Test Site
uAvionix, specializing in avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been granted a significant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract…
Terra Drone Becomes Largest Shareholder in Aloft Technologies, Strengthening Global UTM Ecosystem
Terra Drone Corporation, a drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology company based in Japan, has announced a significant investment…
NVIDIA DRIVE Thor to Power the Future of Transportation with Advanced AI Capabilities
NVIDIA has announced a significant advancement in the automotive industry with the adoption of its DRIVE Thor™ centralized car computer by leading companies across various sectors.
FAA Enforcement of Remote ID Rule for Drones Started March 16, Ending Discretionary Period
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that drone pilots must ensure their drones are registered and comply with the…
Latin America’s First Electric Air Mobility Initiative Launches with Pioneering eVTOL Demonstration
Costa Rica is set to lead Latin America in the adoption of electric air mobility, introducing a sustainable, efficient, and…
Kratos Secures $57.6 Million Contract with US Navy for 70 BQM-177A Aerial Targets
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has secured a substantial $57.6 million contract extension for its Unmanned Systems Division.
LiDAR Solution Provider Emesent Supporting US-Made Drones
With the inclusion of the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) within the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law by President Biden in December, 2023, the US government is now prohibited from using federal funds to purchase drones made in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, or drones that use certain components made in those countries.
XPONENTIAL 2024
APRIL 22-25, 2024 | SAN DIEGO The technology event for autonomy – At XPONENTIAL 2024 you’ll discover the next-gen technologies…
Verizon Frontline Enhances Crisis Response with AI-Enabled Skydio X10 Drone
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has elevated its operational capabilities by integrating the Skydio X10, an AI-enabled drone, into…
Flyability Launches Drone Technology for Advanced Industrial Inspections in Asia Pacific
Flyability, a leader in confined space drone solutions, has announced the introduction of its new Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) payload…
THE INTEGRATION EFFECT: One Dealer’s Drive to Support Construction Industry’s Digital Transformation
In business for better than 50 years, RDO Equipment Co., a national construction and agriculture equipment and technology dealer, has…
Shield AI to Equip Kratos BQM-177A with Advanced AI Pilot for U.S. Navy Missions
Shield AI has been chosen by NAVAIR PMA-281 for a significant project: integrating its AI Pilot technology into the Kratos BQM-177A, enhancing the U.S. Navy’s fleet protection capabilities through advanced artificial intelligence.
Hylio Secures Pioneering FAA Approval for Drone Swarms in Agriculture, Paving the Way for Future Innovations
Hylio has secured a groundbreaking FAA approval, positioning itself as the first U.S. company permitted to operate large drones in swarms.
Drones: Earning Trust, Becoming Established JobSite Tools
As drone technology and data analysis matures, so do the growing number of use cases in construction and mining.
Damen Launches Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Advanced Drone Operations
Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy, has introduced the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) tailored for contemporary defense…
ModalAI Expands Drone Tech Offerings with New NDAA-Compliant Components for U.S. Industry
ModalAI, a manufacturer within the Blue UAS Framework known for its lightweight 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2, has broadened…
Carbonix, RIEGL, and Phase One Forge First-of-its-Kind VTOL Integration for Advanced Aerial Surveying
Carbonix, in collaboration with RIEGL and Phase One, has achieved a novel integration in aerial surveying by successfully mounting RIEGL’s…
Skydio Enhances Defense Capabilities with New X10D Drone and Dynamic Channel Switching Technology
Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer known for its autonomous flight technology, has announced the commencement of X10D drone deliveries to…
JOUAV Introduces JoLiDAR-1000 for Enhanced UAV LiDAR Applications
JOUAV, a specialist in the industrial UAV sector, has launched the JoLiDAR-1000, a new LiDAR sensor for drones, aimed at…
QYSEA Launches AI-Powered Underwater Measurement System for Robotic Submersibles
QYSEA Technology has unveiled the QYSEA Measurement Tool (QY-MT), an AI-powered precision measurement system designed for underwater robotic applications. This…
MatrixSpace Radar Ships to Support C-UAS and BVLOS Applications
MatrixSpace has initiated the shipment of its radar system designed to enhance situational awareness for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS)…
AeroVironment Enhances Puma 3 AE with Extended Flight Time Battery Option
AeroVironment has announced the approval of the PS2500 battery for use in the Puma™ 3 AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS),…
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Introduces GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit for Enhanced UAS Navigation
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has announced the launch of its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, a new development aimed at improving autonomous navigation…
Exyn Technologies Releases Nexys for 3D Mapping in Complex Environments
On February 9, 2024, at GeoWeek, Exyn Technologies announced the launch of Exyn Nexys, a new 3D mapping solution designed…
GeoCue and CHC Navigation Introduce TrueView 540 LiDAR System
GeoCue, a provider of geospatial hardware and software, in collaboration with CHC Navigation, a company known for its precision positioning…
Wingtra Launches Advanced LiDAR Drone Solution
Wingtra, a drone technology company based in Zurich, has introduced a new LiDAR drone mapping solution that combines the WingtraOne…
BlueHalo Launches VigilantHalo: A Command and Control System for Uncrewed Airspace Management
BlueHalo has introduced VigilantHalo, a software-based platform designed for real-time command and control (C2) of uncrewed airspace. This system represents…
Teledyne FLIR Announces Launch of Neutrino LC OGI for UAV-Based Gas Leak Detection
On January 30, 2024, Teledyne FLIR, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduced the Neutrino LC OGI camera module. Developed…
Septentrio Unveils AntaRx-Si3 for Enhanced Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
Septentrio has introduced the AntaRx-Si3, a GNSS/INS Smart Antenna designed to advance navigation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Announced on February…
QYSEA Introduces AI Diver Tracking for Underwater Robots
QYSEA Technology has unveiled an AI Diver Tracking Function for its underwater robots, a technology designed to enhance safety and…
Five Good Questions: Edward Kostakis, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect
Edward Kostakis is co-founder of two drone service companies, Xizmo Media Productions and AeroSpect. Both are the forefront of New York…
P3 Tech Consulting Announces 3rd Annual Law-Tech Connect at AUVSI XPO24
Colorado-based P3 Tech Consulting LLC has partnered with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) again this year to…
Teri Bristol Joins ANRA Technologies Board of Directors
ANRA Technologies, a provider of uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions, has recently announced the addition of Ms. Teri Bristol…
Five Good Questions: Randy DeYoung
Randy DeYoung, professor and research scientist, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. Q: Why is there a need to estimate wild animal populations,…
Advanced Aircraft Company Appointments Vice Admiral David Architzel USN (Ret) to its Board of Advisors
Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a manufacturer of distributed electric propulsion tilt-wing and multi-rotor uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAV), today announced the appointment…
Exyn Technologies Appoints Brandon Torres Declet as CEO
Exyn Technologies has appointed Brandon Torres Declet as CEO.
D-Fend Solutions Appoints Mike Laor as Chief Financial Officer
D-Fend Solutions, which provides radio frequency, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the addition of Mike Laor as chief financial officer.
Reliable Robotics Reveals Integration Solution; Marc Pos to Lead Radar Systems Component
Reliable Robotics announced the addition of Marc Pos to lead radar design, filling a key part of its aircraft-agnostic Airspace Integration Solution plans.
Five Good Questions: Michael Weigand, Shift5
Michael Weigand is the cofounder and chief growth officer of Shift5, an observability platform for onboard operational technology. Prior to…
Five Good Questions: John Peterson, Executive Director of Aviation, Iridium
John Peterson is the executive director of aviation at Iridium Communications Inc., the only satellite communications company that offers truly…
Five Good Questions: Aaron Pierce, Pierce Aerospace
Aaron Pierce is a cofounder and CEO of Pierce Aerospace, which has been developing Remote ID systems since 2017, funded…
D-Fend Solutions Expands U.S. Presence with Multiple Leadership Hires
RA’ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Virginia—D-Fend Solutions, which provides radio frequency, cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced multiple additions…
Five Good Questions: Jim Williams, AURA
As AURA’s aviation regulatory affairs director, Jim Williams leads the company’s efforts to secure approval to use its network to…
Five Good Questions: Gordon Heidinger, Hexagon
Gordon Heidinger has spent 25 years in the automotive and transportation industry in a combination of roles as an electrical…
Five Good Questions: Lori Scott, NatureServe
Lori Scott is chief information officer and vice president for technology and partnerships at NatureServe, which, for nearly 50 years,…