AeroVironment Plans FreedomWerx Manufacturing Facility in Salt Lake City

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– AeroVironment has announced the establishment of FreedomWerx, a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The $42.25 million project is expected to create 500 jobs over the next five years. As part of AV’s distributed production strategy, FreedomWerx strengthens the company’s capacity to ensure uninterrupted delivery of precision-strike autonomous systems to government […]

Defense Innovation Unit Updates Blue UAS List with New Framework Platforms and Capabilities Selected

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After three days of flight demonstrations at the Blue UAS Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, DIU Service evaluators selected 23 platforms and 14 unique components and capabilities for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) verification and cyber security review. Over the coming months, as these selections complete the verification process, the […]

GA-ASI and CAE Sign Long-Term Agreement MQ-9B SkyGuardian Mission Trainer

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– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE have announced a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the […]

Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Wins Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS Challenge

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Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has been selected as a winner of the Blue UAS Refresh. In November, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) hosted a Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. Over three […]

Federal Layoffs and Uncertainty Highlight Need for Strong Drone Industry Leadership

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Recent Events Underscore Importance of Leadership in Navigating Regulatory Challenges The drone industry is facing an uncertain future as recent federal layoffs, FAA job cuts, and administrative shifts create confusion. The need for strong leadership has become even more pressing following recent incidents, including a tragic plane crash in Washington. As the industry seeks stability, […]

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Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures

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Experts: More tools needed to protect airports from drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the fifth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments examined current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone […]

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Global Mapper v26.1 Enhances AI-Based Tools and User Experience

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New Update Introduces Deep Learning Model Fine-Tuning and Improved Point Cloud Processing Blue Marble Geographics has released Global Mapper v26.1, introducing enhancements to its geographic information system (GIS) software. This update refines point cloud processing, expands deep learning capabilities, and improves customization options for users. Global Mapper is an all-in-one GIS software solution driven by […]

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