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Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?

The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […]

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Quantum Systems Enhances Reconnaissance Drone Capabilities in Ukraine with AI Upgrade

New Receptor AI System Boosts Autonomous Navigation and Image Recognition for GNSS-Denied Environments German reconnaissance drone developer Quantum Systems recently announced that they had recently begun testing an upgrade to their “Receptor AI” multi-sensor system in Ukraine. This Jetson Orin Nvidia powered-AI system includes several sensors for the Vector reconnaissance drone that allow for enhanced […]

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Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Perimeter 8+ WC for Reliable Drone Operations in Extreme Heat

Designed for desert conditions, the Perimeter 8+ WC boasts heat-resistant avionics and the ability to carry heavy payloads in temperatures up to 113°F, making it ideal for government and commercial applications Skyfront, a drone developer focused on long-distance endurance applications in difficult operating environments, recently announced their new water-cooled Perimeter 8+ WC. Designed for desert […]

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MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Contract for UAS Sensor Development

Low SWAP-C UAS Payload to Enhance Replicator Initiative MatrixSpace has been awarded a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) multi-function, multi-band antenna payload. This new project, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform, aims to address key challenges within the Department of the […]

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Red Cat Holdings Introduces New ISR and Precision Strike Drone Systems

Innovative Technology to Transform Military Operations Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company specializing in robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the launch of a new family of unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike systems. The announcement, made on the first day of […]

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Dedrone Unveils DedroneOnTheMove: Vehicle Mounted Counter-UAV Solution for Expeditionary Forces

Introducing DedroneOTM with Dronetracker.AI and DedroneDefender: Vehicle Mounted Counter UAV Solution, Showcased at Eurosatory 2024 for Enhanced Airspace Security Virginia-based counter-UAV systems developer Dedrone recently announced its latest airspace security solution, DedroneOnTheMove (DedroneOTM), expanding its range of modular and battle-proven anti-drone technologies designed for expeditionary forces operating in volatile environments. Developed in partnership with Dedrone’s […]

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Teledyne FLIR Introduces New Hadron 640 Series for Enhanced Unmanned Systems Integration

Next-Generation Dual Thermal-Visible Cameras Optimized for Performance and Efficiency Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has unveiled its latest iteration of high-performance Hadron 640 dual radiometric thermal and visible camera modules. The newly released ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ are designed to offer enhanced thermal sensitivity and are optimized for size, […]

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Booz Allen Hamilton Identifies Non-Kinetic C-UAS as a Key Emerging Technology

D-Fend Solutions Recognized for Advancements in Cyber and RF Effects Booz Allen Hamilton’s recent research report, “Top 10 Emerging Technologies For DoD and National Security,” highlights Non-Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) as a crucial technology for defense and intelligence sectors. D-Fend Solutions, a leader in RF and cyber-based counter-drone takeover technology, has been named an […]

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RapidFlight Secures $10 Million USAF Contract for 3D-Printed Autonomous Drones

Innovative AgileAviation™ Process to Be Demonstrated for National Security Applications RapidFlight, an integrated designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), has been awarded a contract worth up to $10 million by the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) under the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program. This contract focuses on the development and production […]

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Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration

New Hybrid Propulsion System Enhances Mission Endurance and Versatility Aeronautics Ltd., a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and homeland security markets, has launched the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS equipped with a hybrid propulsion system. The announcement was made ahead of Eurosatory 2024, where the system will be showcased. The Hybrid […]

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