Airobotics Ltd. completed the acquisition of the assets of Iron Drone Ltd., an Israeli-based company specializing in the development of autonomous counter-drone systems.
No Bridge Too Far: Drones Find a Niche in Bridge Inspections
Minnesota, considered a leader in using unmanned aircraft to conduct bridge inspections, has now instituted training classes for state inspectors to he help them learn to use the drones and, more importantly, to use the data.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Enter SSR Tranche 2 Prototype Testing
The U.S. Army announced a trio of candidates is entering Tranche 2 Prototype Testing for its Short Range Reconnaissance small UAS.
Carbonix Obtains BVLOS Approval for Flights in Greater Sydney
Australian drone manufacturer and solutions provider Carbonix has obtained approval for flights beyond visual line of sight in Riverstone, Greater Sydney.
BRINC Announces Release of Next-Generation LEMUR 2 Drone
SEATTLE—BRINC, an American developer and manufacturer of technology in the service of public safety, announced the release of its next-generation…
First Freight Route for Unmanned Vessels Established in Norway
TRONDHEIM, Norway—The Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate have given the green light for the company to operate…
U.S. Army Selects AeroVironment JUMP 20 Medium UAS to Enter Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Program Increment 2
AeroVironment is the only company to secure an award for all FTUAS program increments, including FTUAS Increments 0,1 and now…
Red Cat Partners with Athena AI for Artificial intelligence, Computer Vision on Teal 2 Military Drone
Red Cat Holdings Inc. announced Athena AI as a computer vision partner for the new Teal 2 military-grade drone.
Flyability, Mirion Technologies Announce Collaboration to Support Nuclear Operators
Flyability is collaborating with Mirion Technologies Inc., a provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions, to integrate the Mirion RDS-32 radiation survey meter into Flyability’s Elios 3 indoor drone.
Fast Growing Turf Tank for Autonomous Sports Field Marking
Turf Tank is an autonomous, GNSS-guided, line-marking robot built specifically for lining athletic fields. “To-date, we’ve got more than 1,200…
HydrSurv Funded to Continue USV Seagrass Mapping
HydroSurv has won funding from Innovate UK to continue working with the University of Plymouth to enhance its technique of using unmanned surface vessels to map seagrass coverage on the seabed.
NASA Continues to Hone Firefighting Technology
NASA is continuing to work with other agencies and fire fighters to hone the tools they need to monitor and fight destructive wildfires.
Army Futures Command 2022: A Good Year for Autonomy
The U.S. Army has released its Army Futures Command 2022 Year in Review, focusing on various technology and equipment.
D-Fend Solutions, Securiton Announce Drone Detection and Defense Partnership
D-Fend Solutions and Securiton Germany have signed an agreement designating D-Fend as the supplier of Securiton’s C-UAS solutions.
WMO Plans UAS Demonstration Campaign
The World Meteorological Organization is planning an ambitious program to evaluate the use of drones for filling in atmospheric gaps in weather forecasting and monitoring.
Trends: Drones Improving Inspections
Drones are becoming a common inspection tool across various industries, enhancing efficiencies, providing more accurate data and improving safety.
AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo for $4.1 Billion
Anduril Wins $200 Million Contract to Develop CUAS for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS)
WingXpand and Raytheon Collaborate on AI Solutions, Launches VTOL
Matternet Partners with ANRA to Enhance UTM Services for Urban Drone Networks



