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Norwegian Government Partners with Meteomatics to Enhance Weather Prediction

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Deploying Meteodrones for Accurate Weather Monitoring and Preparedness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Swiss-based weather drone manufacturer Meteomatics recently announced a new multi-million euro partnership with the Norweigan government (via the Norweigan Research Center, or NORCE) that will help future-proof against unexpected climate and weather that might affect both citizens and critical infrastructure.  […]

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

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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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NOAA and GrandSky Partner to Enhance Weather Forecasting with Drones

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Innovative 2-Year Research Agreement Utilizes Meteodrones to Improve Atmospheric Data Collection and Forecast Accuracy by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Weather Service recently announced a new 2-year research partnership with North Dakota-based GrandSky Airfield Operations to use drones and other UAV assets to aid in weather […]

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

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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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The Rise of Tiny FPV Drones in Warfare: How They’re Used

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How Small, Affordable Drones are Changing the Battlefield in Ukraine and Beyond Recent headlines have drawn attention to the significant impact of tiny FPV (First Person View) drones in modern warfare. Articles such as “How Could A Drone Weighing Just a Few Pounds Blow up a 46 Ton Tank” from Forbes, a report from the […]

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Skydio X10D Added to U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List

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New Drone Recognized for Enhanced Security and Operational Effectiveness Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight, has announced that its Skydio X10D model has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue sUAS Cleared List. This recognition by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) highlights the Skydio X10D’s adherence to rigorous security […]

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Don’t Miss Anzu Robotics on the Public Safety Drone Review, June 4!

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Don’t Miss Randall Warnas of Anzu Robotics on the Public Safety Drone Review! Don’t miss the discussion with drone industry veteran and Anzu Robotics CEO Randall Warnas.  Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at 3:00 PM EST, the upcoming episode will give the audience a chance to ask their questions about a new hardware offering: a […]

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Revolutionizing Underwater Surveys: The Aquaremona Drone by INFLUX and Nagasaki University

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New Omnidirectional Mapping Drone Enhances Monitoring of Vital Seaweed Beds for Carbon Deposits and Ecosystem Health This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Tokyo-based underwater infrastructure provider INFLUX, in collaboration with Nagasaki University’s Marine Future Innovation Institute and the Graduate School of Engineering, recently announced that they had developed […]

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What Would a ‘Drone Wall’ Look Like?

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NATO Nations Unite to Create a High-Tech Border Defense System In a recent announcement, Lithuania’s interior minister revealed a groundbreaking initiative: six NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, are collaborating to construct a “drone wall” aimed at bolstering their border security. This unprecedented project is intended to enhance protection against provocations […]

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Promo Drone Scores Major Deal for Advertising Drone

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Promo Drone Announces Letter of Intent with Cohen Ventures for 20 Starling X.2 Units Promo Drone, a company specializing in aerial advertising and emergency response solutions, has announced that Cohen Ventures, a commercial real estate and capital investment firm based near Baltimore, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 units of the Starling […]

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