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DroneShield Expands into Europe to Support Regional Defense Goals

New European manufacturing and sales hub to enhance local production and meet growing demand DroneShield Invests in European Growth Australian counter-drone technology company DroneShield has announced a major expansion into Europe. The company will establish its first overseas manufacturing and assembly facility to support growing demand and align with regional defense initiatives like the ReArm […]

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Skyportz Offers Free Vertipad Licenses to U.S. Companies Supporting White House eVTOL Initiative

Australian firm introduces patented modular vertipad to address FAA safety concerns and battery fire risks Skyportz, a global leader in vertiport design and research, has announced that it will offer free access to its patented modular vertipad design to U.S. companies participating in the White House’s new eVTOL pilot initiative. The offer is intended to […]

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Commercial UAV Expo 2025 Keynotes: It’s All About the ROI

Industry leaders to share real-world drone successes and strategies at September event in Las Vegas Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced the keynote lineup for the 2025 conference, taking place September 2–4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The opening keynote, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, will feature industry experts discussing the value of […]

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Altitude Angel Awarded U.S. Patent for Groundbreaking ARROW Technology

Patent strengthens support for BVLOS drone operations and expands potential for drone superhighways worldwide Altitude Angel Secures U.S. Patent for ARROW Altitude Angel, a UK-based provider of Unified Traffic Management (UTM) technology, has received a United States patent for its ARROW ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) system. ARROW is a key innovation behind the UK’s first drone […]

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DJI Launches Matrice 400 Enterprise Drone with 59-Minute Flight Time

New flagship features high payload capacity, advanced sensors, and robust video transmission DJI has officially launched its new enterprise drone, the Matrice 400, introducing a platform designed for long-endurance missions, intelligent obstacle sensing, and heavy payload support. With a flight time of up to 59 minutes and a payload capacity of 6 kg, the Matrice […]

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Bryan Bedford Faces Senate Scrutiny as Trump’s FAA Nominee

Bryan Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, is set to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 11 as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The hearing comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. aviation, following the deadliest domestic air disaster in over two decades and amid […]

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JEDA Hosts Annual General Assembly in Croatia

Drone leaders from across Europe meet in Zadar to expand collaboration and unify airspace integration efforts The Joint European Drone Association (JEDA) gathered representatives from across Europe’s drone industry on June 6 for its Annual General Assembly in Zadar, Croatia. The event welcomed national drone associations from over 15 countries, including Ireland, Austria, Sweden, and […]

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Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones

AFWERX funding propels mass production of long-range, heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft Skyways to Transition from Prototype to Full Production Skyways, an Austin-based manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Air Force’s innovation unit, AFWERX. The funding will help Skyways move its V3 cargo drone from prototype to full-rate […]

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Executive Order Lifts eVTOL Stocks, Tackles Regulatory Barriers, but Leaves Technical Challenges

Market Reaction: eVTOL Stocks Surge President Trump’s recently signed executive order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” has energized the urban air mobility sector, sending the stocks of major eVTOL companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Eve Holding, Blade Air Mobility, and others sharply higher in the days following its release. The order’s clear intent is […]

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Trump’s Drone Executive Orders: Beyond the Fact Sheets

What’s Inside Trump’s Drone Executive Orders On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders addressing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), marking a pivotal moment for the commercial drone industry and national airspace security. The orders, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” establish an ambitious framework for expanding drone operations […]

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