The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.. The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. The first delivery is expected in 2028. The SkyGuardian RPAS is interoperable with Canada’s domestic […]
Qaher-313 was Iran’s Stealth Fighter Joke – or Not?
Iran has shown its great capability to reverse engineer U.S. military drones, and its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program has made great leaps forward. In 2011, a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 “Sentinel” was intercepted and then copied to create a new drone with similar capabilities. This is a continuing development, and Tehran has long sought to […]
Northrop Grumman Gets $72M US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Repair Services Contract
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, has been awarded a $72,318,801 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery requirements modification to previously awarded contract FA8539-21-D-0001 to exercise Option Year 3 for repair services. This contract provides for the 407th repair sustainment of the RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Air-Vehicle System. Work will be performed at San Diego, […]
DroneShield Releases DroneSentry-C2 Tactical
DroneShield has announced the release DroneSentry-C2 Tactical (DroneSentry-C2T), in response to significant end user demand. DroneSentry-C2T is a ruggedised, on-the-edge version of DroneShield’s main Command-and-Control solution DroneSentry-C2. The system provides operators with real-time C-UAS situational awareness from a single device or network of DroneShield and third-party devices, such as the RfPatrol body worn drone detector and the DroneSentry-X on-the-move and […]
DJI Mini 2 SE No GPS (Explained)
So here we are. Let’s troubleshoot this together and see why your Mini 2 SE fails to acquire any GPS signal.
DJI Air 3 Master Shots (All You Need to Know with Video)
We discuss what MasterShots are, what options are available, and how to set up, perform, and edit the resulting footage on a smart device.
DJI Mini 2 SE Battery Won’t Charge (Here’s How to Fix It)
Let’s figure out together why the Mini 2 SE battery won’t charge and get it back in working order shortly.
Best Drones for Wildlife Photography
So here we are, sharing a very short list where only a handful of consumer drones can even be used in wildlife photography.
Advancing Access: The Impact of Drone Delivery on Healthcare and Beyond
Drone Delivery Revolutionizes Healthcare: Researchers Showcase Significant Benefits In a study published in the December 20 edition of Science Robotics, researchers have highlighted the transformative impact of drone delivery systems on communities, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. The study underscores the life-saving potential of on-demand drone deliveries, showcasing substantial improvements over traditional ground transportation methods. (Authors […]
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Senate Passes Extension of FAA Reauthorization Until March
The U.S. Senate has passed a three-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority, extending it until March 8, 2024. This move came just before the Senate wrapped up the majority of its business for the year, with lawmakers departing for the Christmas break. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that Sen. Michael […]
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