uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance BVLOS Communications for UAS

Advancing Command and Control Systems Across Challenging Terrains in Collaboration with University of Alaska Fairbank In a significant move towards enhancing the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS), uAvionix, known for its avionics solutions for both uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract by the Federal […]

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Headed to AUVSI Xponential? Don’t Miss the Premier After Hours Event

Make the most of your trip to San Diego for AUVSI Xponential! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with industry leaders and tech enthusiasts at AutonoMEET, presented by the AUVSI Chapters.  Drone shows, music, ocean views and more – and an unparalleled opportunity to meet future business partners, employees, and mentors.  Don’t sleep on the […]

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Robotican and Elsight Forge Partnership to Enhance BVLOS Counter-UAS Operations

Enhancing Airspace Security: Robotican and Elsight’s Strategic Partnership for Advanced BVLOS Counter-UAS Operations Robotican and Elsight Ltd have entered into a partnership aimed at bolstering the connectivity for Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) counter-UAS missions in military and defense sectors. Robotican, known for its autonomous robotics and drone innovations, and Elsight Ltd, an […]

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DJI Unveils Dock 2: Smaller, Lighter, More Powerful

DJI Elevates Industrial and Security Drone Operations with Launch of DJI Dock 2 DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, today introduced the DJI Dock 2, an advanced “Drone in a Box” (DIAB) solution designed to enhance automated drone operations across a variety of sectors. Featuring the newly developed DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drones, DJI Dock 2 […]

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Embention Readies Veronte Autopilot for eVTOL Mass Production

The Veronte Autopilot emerges as a highly optimized solution for the control of manned electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in anticipation of large-scale production for this type of vehicles. Ready for eVTOL installation, it excels in both fly-by-wire and autonomous control modes. Prepared for eVTOL Quick Deployment Advanced algorithms and robust control systems within the […]

AgEagle VAR Sells 50 RedEdge-P Multispectral Sensors to the Greek Ministry of Agriculture

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, has announced that ALVO, its exclusive Value Added Reseller serving public and private companies and organizations in Greece, has been awarded a tender including drones and sensor payloads by the Hellenic Republic […]

5 Uses for Drones in Recycling & Waste Management

When equipped with advanced sensors and imaging technologies, unmanned aerial systems – most commonly called drones – can provide crucial insights for waste and recycling facilities. While drones can aid in tasks such as site surveys and material volume estimation for recyclers, their role also extends beyond facility walls to help identify illegal dumpsites, map […]

Venezuela Acquires Chinese Skyfend Technology’s Hunter SHH100 Drone Killer

In early March 2024, Venezuela incorporated the Skyfend Hunter SHH100 anti-drone device into the arsenal of the Comprehensive Aerospace Defense Command (Codai) of the National Armed Forces. Engineered by the Chinese company Skyfend Technology, this portable system is adept at detecting, identifying, locating, and neutralizing unauthorized drones, addressing a growing concern in aerial security. In […]

A Tiny Drone With a Directional Airburst Warhead Could Mow Down Enemy Infantry in a 60-Degree Arc

They first began appearing in large numbers in the sky over Ukraine last fall: small, first-person-view drones packing grenades or shells with airburst fuzes. Remotely detonated in mid-air and blasting tiny fragments over a wide area, the airburst drones pose an ever greater danger to unprotected infantry than do the usual explode-on-impact FPV drones. And […]