The U.S. Army has concluded the first agreement option period and awarded the second agreement option for the FTUAS Rapid Prototyping Program to Griffon Aerospace Inc. and Textron Systems Corp.
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.
Army Selects Four Companies for Robotic Combat Vehicle Prototypes
The U.S. Army has awarded agreements to four companies to design and build Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) platform prototypes in Phase I of a multi-phase, program of record competition.
Red Cat Signs Contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for 106 Teal 2 Drone Systems
Red Cat Holdings Inc. announced that subsidiary Teal Drones has signed $1.8 million in contracts with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide Teal 2 systems to U.S. Border Patrol.
FAA Authorizes Zipline for BVLOS Flights
The FAA has authorized Zipline International Inc. to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.
Estonia U-space Sandbox Successfully Concludes First Test Flights Enabled by ANRA Technologies
On Sept. 12 and 13, different scenarios were tested at the Estonian Aviation Academy to validate the uncrewed aircraft systems test facility built by ANRA Technologies as commissioned by the Estonian Transport Administration.
AUVSI Launches Partnership for Drone Competitiveness
AUVSI announced the launch of the Partnership for Drone Competitiveness, a coalition it said is built to support a stronger U.S. drone industry
Flytrex Launches New Autonomous Order Pickup Capability
Flytrex today unveiled Autonomous Pickup, a capability allowing for a fully autonomous delivery process from order placement, to pick-up, through delivery to customers’ yards.
FAA Delays Remote ID Rule Deadline by Six Months
As it had recently forecast, the FAA has delayed the deadline for drone operators to include Remote ID systems on their vehicles or fleets.
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.
Pending BVLOS Waiver Could be Basis for First Summary Grant, FAA Official Says
The pending beyond visual line of sight waiver for drone delivery company Zipline is expected to be the first example of a beyond visual line of sight “summary grant” from the FAA, meaning other companies doing similar operations can expect more speedy waiver approvals for BVLOS operations.
FAA Grants Approval Allowing BVLOS Drone Flights in North Dakota
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an approval to uAvionix, an avionics company specializing in drones, that enables them to…
Anduril Acquires UAS Developer Blue Force Technologies
Defense technology company Anduril Industries today announced its acquisition of Blue Force Technologies, a developer of autonomous aircraft with an integrated aerostructures division that serves a wide range of defense and commercial customers.
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.
UK Civil Aviation & Communications Authorities Make 978 MHz Frequency Available for UAS, Enabling BVLOS
Ofcom, the UK Communications Authority, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are making 978 MHz available for airborne transmission ...
Five Good Questions: Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries
Ethan Thornton is the CEO and founder of Mach Industries, a next-generation defense technology and manufacturing company. Thornton founded Mach by ...
The Next Wave: Transforming Maritime & Subsea Operations
From advanced unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to cutting-edge synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) systems, maritime robotics is rapidly advancing offshore energy ...
Hitec Releases DBX961WP Steel Gear Actuator
Engineered with hardened steel gears, dual ball bearings and a rugged aluminum alloy case, the DBX961WP with a bearing-supported robot ...
Sikorsky Successfully Flies Rotor Blown Wing UAS In Helicopter And Airplane Modes
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed ...
Chula Vista Police Department’s Drone As a First Responder Program is powered by AirData UAV
Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD), with its nationally recognized drone program selected AirData UAV to assist in providing drone flight ...
DELTA DRONE INTERNATIONAL ADDS CORTEVA TO GROWING MULTI-NATIONAL CUSTOMER BASE WITH AGRI-TECH DEAL
Drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International (ASX:DLT) has secured a contract with major producer of seeds for agriculture, Corteva Agriscience RSA ...
DroneSeed Attracts Heavyweight Investors to Its Funding Round
On Sept. 29, Seattle-based DroneSeed announced it has raised $36 million in its Series A funding round, PR Newswire and ...
Indian Drone Company signs MoU with Ghanian Company to start Drone Pilot training and Drone Manufacturing in Ghana
Johnnette Technologies, an Indian Drone manufacturer and the parent company of Indian Institute of Drones, the no. 1 Drone pilot ...
Uber Co-Founder Garrett Camp’s Expa Invests in Drone Delivery Pioneer Wingcopter
Wingcopter’s cutting-edge drone technology and platform set to disrupt supply chain and logistics industries across the globe Expa - a ...
Parrot Announces ANAFI Ai Early Access Program
Parrot, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce the start of its exclusive ANAFI Ai Early Access Program designed ...
Bachmann and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Join Forces to Deliver DDS-based Industrial Automation Solution for Autonomous Shipping
Supported Native Port Eliminates Integration Challenges Between DDS and Non-DDS Users, Increases Application Security and Reduces Time to Market Bachmann ...
Plymouth Rock Technologies Announces Contract for UK Aerospace BVLOS Testing
Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc., a leader in developing detection apparatus and unmanned technologies, is pleased to announce the sale of ...
Iris Automation Partners with Doosan Mobility Innovation for Safer, Fuel Cell-Powered Drones
Iris Automation announced the company has partnered with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) for the integration of its Casia detect and ...
360iSR and Canadian UAVs Partner to Provide Comprehensive UAS Operations Training
360iSR and Canadian UAVs have agreed to jointly offer the most comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operations Training on the ...
Nearmap Doubles Down on U.S. Coverage
Leading aerial imagery and location intelligence company Nearmap has announced the expansion of its United States coverage program to more ...
UAV Factory, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquires Jennings Aeronautics
AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a US-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power generation, ...
Wingcopter Drones Fly Blood Samples in Germany
26 kilometers (16 miles) between Greifswald and Wolgast – that is the distance over which Wingcopter drones recently transported blood ...
Renowned Aviation Supplier Becker Avionics Partners with Iris Automation
Becker Avionics, a 65 year globally-renowned aviation industry supplier that works with the top 20 Aerospace OEMs, and commercial drone ...
Embedded Full-Band GNSS Helical Antenna for UAVs
Tallysman Wireless Inc. has added its first full-band GNSS antenna to its line of helical antennas. The HC990E embedded helical ...
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