Cyberhawk Granted FAA Nationwide BVLOS Waiver to Expand Remote Drone Operations in the US

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Cyberhawk, a global provider of drone-based inspection and survey services and visual data management software, has announced that it has been granted a coveted nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This landmark authorization marks a significant milestone for Cyberhawk, paving the way for advanced, efficient, and safe […]

Istari Digital Unveils X-Plane To Become World’s First Digitally-Certified Aircraft

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Istari Digital has announced that a modification of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works X-56A is on track to become the world’s first digitally-certified aircraft. Last year, the United States Air Force awarded Istari Digital a $19 million contract to pioneer this ambitious program, aptly named Flyer Øne in homage to the Wright Brothers. The goal? […]

Shield AI Achieves Collaborative Multi-Jet Aircraft Autonomy with Kratos MQM-178 Firejets

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.Shield AI, Inc., the technology company building AI pilots, completed a major milestone on the path towards its overarching goal of providing autonomy for the world by successfully demonstrating its first-ever multi-jet autonomy flights on two Kratos MQM-178 Firejets. The flight tests featured two autonomous agents piloted by Shield AI’s ‘Hivemind’ AI Pilot. These agents […]

Drones Successfully Fly Blood Packs in Longest Ever BVLOS Flights in UK First

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Blood packs have been successfully flown by drone in a series of ‘beyond visual line of sight’ flights, for the first time in the UK. In a research study to check the viability of flying blood via drone, run jointly by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and medical logistics company Apian, ten units of packed […]

AgEagle Reports Y/Y Rise in Q2 Earnings & Revenues

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.AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.  has shown notable progress in its second-quarter 2024 earnings, reflecting the impacts of efforts to stabilize its financial performance. Despite a modest increase in revenues, the company managed to significantly reduce its net loss per share for the quarter. This turnaround was driven by effective cost-control measures, a diversified product portfolio […]

Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

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New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]

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Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology on the Drone Radio Show!

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On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Amol Parikh, co-CEO of Doodle Labs. talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s revolutionary mesh communication radios, and how multi-band technology can benefit military and commercial applications.  Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology in UAV Operations: Amol Parikh, Doodle Labs Amol Parikh […]

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UAVOS Tests AI-Driven Autopilot System for GNSS-Denied Environments

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Autonomous Helicopter Successfully Navigates Using Computer Vision in Day and Night Conditions, Paving the Way for Advanced Drone Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Silicon Valley-based autonomous helicopter developer UAVOS recently announced that they had successfully tested their autopilot system using computer vision in collaboration with a client. This innovative new AI-driven approach […]

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Cambridge City Airport Adopts Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform for Streamlined Drone Operations

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New Digital System Reduces Drone Flight Approval Times from 21 Days to 5, Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in the Airport’s Flight Restricted Zone by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb UK-based Unified Traffic Management (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel recently announced that Cambridge City Airport has begun using their Approval Services platform, allowing drone operators […]

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Dutch Ministry of Defense Secures 51 Drone Radars for Ukraine

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Latest Purchase Enhances Mobile Detection Capabilities for Counter-Drone Operations The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed an additional order of 51 drone radars from Robin Radar Systems, based in The Hague. This order, signed on August 21, follows an initial procurement of 51 static IRIS drone radars, which were acquired 18 months ago. The new […]

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