GA-ASI Awarded Next Gen HF Modem US Navy Contract

– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the U.S. Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I). The task order was issued by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. GA-ASI will […]

Droniq and Fraunhofer IFAM Complete 180 Km BVLOS Flight in Civil Airspace Over North Sea

As part of a project collaboration, Fraunhofer IFAM and Droniq GmbH successfully carried out a 180-kilometer drone flight from the Offshore Drone Campus Cuxhaven (ODCC) to Helgoland and back. For the first time, the safe integration of unmanned BVLOS flights over the sea was achieved in compliance with civil regulations and with the involvement of […]

Anduril Partners with OpenAI to Advance US Artificial Intelligence Leadership

– Anduril Industries, a defence technology company, and OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and frontier AI models such as GPT 4o and OpenAI o1, have announced a strategic partnership to develop and responsibly deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security missions. By bringing together OpenAI’s advanced models with Anduril’s high-performance defense systems and […]

‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety

 If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.  The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the rules, regulations and best practices of operating a drone. This December, the […]

First Flight of Piasecki ARES Tilt-Duct VTOL

When the ARES-DV Flight Module lifted off from Piasecki’s West Helipad in Essington, Pennsylvania, it achieved a sustained hover for a duration of approximately one minute before descending. Upon landing, the team attached the U.S. Army’s Mobile Multiple Mission Module (M4) to the ARES-DV Flight Module, and conducted a second successful one-minute hover, demonstrating the […]

North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones

Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to allocate $15 million to replace these drones. The bill mirrors similar efforts by other states, […]

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Gremsy Joins Thermal by FLIR Program with NDAA-Compliant Vio F1 Drone Payload

Advanced EO/IR Payload Combines Radiometric Thermal Imaging, AI Detection, and Precision Zoom for Industrial and Public Safety Missions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab California-based Teledyne FLIR recently announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR OEM program. According to the press release, […]

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Spexi Secures $11.5M Series A to Expand Ultra-High-Resolution Drone Imagery Network

Transforming Earth Imagery for Emergency Response, AI, and Emerging Technologies Spexi, a Vancouver-based technology company, has announced the completion of its $11.5 million USD Series A funding round, led by Blockchange Ventures. This milestone will support Spexi’s goal of building a scalable global network of drone pilots to deliver standardized, ultra-high-resolution imagery for public and […]

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Aerial View Of a Beautiful Sunset In South Lombok, Filmed By Drone, Indonesia – Drone footage on HOsiHO.com

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Mastering Drone Mapping: Expert Tips for Success from SimActive’s Eric Andelin

SimActive and Correlator3D™: A Closer Look Drone mapping has transformed industries by making geospatial data more accessible. However, achieving high-quality results requires both the right tools and the right approach. DRONELIFE.com interviewed Eric Andelin, Senior Workflow Specialist at SimActive, to uncover actionable tips for drone operators. SimActive, a leader in photogrammetry solutions, offers Correlator3D™, a […]

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