Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Demonstrates Cross-Domain Logistics Capabilities at EDA’s Inaugural OPEX Campaign

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– Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) successfully participated in the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) first-ever Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign, showcasing its autonomous cross- domain logistics capabilities in a complex, simulated operational environment. Held over five weeks at the Italian Army’s Multifunctional Experimentation Centre (CEPOLISPE) and UTTAT (Ufficio Tecnico Territoriale Armamenti Terrestri di Nettuno), the […]

Pentagon to Host ‘Top Gun’ School for Ukraine-style Attack Drones

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Participants from across the military will converge on Camp Atterbury in Indiana next month for a ‘Top Gun’ school for first-person kamikaze drones—the type that right now are helping Ukrainians defend against invading Russian forces. Since 2023, the semi-annual Technology Readiness Experimentation, or T-REX event has served as a showcase for new drone prototypes and […]

MGI Engineering Launches Next-Gen UK-Powered Military Drone

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British defence firm MGI Engineering, a company forged in the fast-paced world of Formula 1, officially unveiled SkyShark, a next-generation military drone platform designed to transform battlefield operations with speed, precision, and UK-built sovereignty. At a live showcase event hosted at Enstone Airfield in Oxfordshire on the 11 July, MGI demonstrated its SkyShark one-way effector (OWE) platform […]

Belgian Aircrew Completes MQ-9B Training

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The first Belgian aircrew has completed training to operate the world’s leading remotely piloted aircraft (RPA): the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), designer and developer of the MQ-9B, provided the extensive aircrew training that culminated at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon test facility in El Mirage, California, following stops in Belgium and GA-ASI’s Flight […]

Embry-Riddle Study Finds Increasing Drone Risk to Aircraft

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A nationwide analysis of drone activity led by researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University documents increasing growth in the use of drones and reveals “hot spots” where the risk of a mid-air collision with manned aircraft may be higher. The study, which was conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration, provided critical information characterizing patterns of when and […]

DroneDeploy Launches Progress AI to Automate Construction Tracking

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New AI tool delivers accurate jobsite updates in minutes, saving time and reducing risk DroneDeploy Introduces AI-Powered Construction Progress Tool DroneDeploy has announced the launch of Progress AI, an artificial intelligence tool that automates construction progress tracking from drone and 360-degree camera data. Designed to replace time-consuming manual updates, Progress AI generates fast and reliable […]

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Hands-On Learning, Public Safety Take Center Stage at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

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Partnerships with Pilot Institute and AIRT Bring Comprehensive Training for Drone Pilots and First Responders The Commercial UAV Expo 2025 is set to deliver an unmatched educational experience for drone professionals. This year’s event, happening September 2–4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, brings new partnerships and expanded programming for both commercial pilots and public […]

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Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit

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Michigan-Backed Pilot Project Aims to Modernize Automotive Logistics with Aerial Delivery A New Era of Auto Parts Delivery In a step toward modernizing supply chains, a group of Michigan-based partners has launched a new drone delivery pilot. The program, led by drone company blueflite, focuses on delivering automotive parts by air to Ford dealerships in […]

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Amprius Delivers Next-Gen SiCore® Batteries to Leading Drone Manufacturers

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High-energy cells support long-endurance UAV missions for Airbus subsidiary AALTO and others Amprius Expands Drone Battery Shipments from Fremont Pilot Line Amprius Technologies, Inc. has delivered its high-energy silicon anode battery cells to several advanced drone and UAV manufacturers, including Airbus subsidiary AALTO. The shipments mark a major milestone in the company’s scale-up efforts to meet […]

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Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market

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Battery Endurance: The Persistent Drone Challenge Battery life has long stood as the defining constraint in commercial and dual-use drone operations. For missions ranging from infrastructure inspection and agricultural mapping to search and rescue and military reconnaissance, flight endurance limits both operational range and payload capabilities. Conventional lithium-ion batteries, while the current industry standard, often […]

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