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Boeing and US Navy Simulate MQ-25 Carrier Recovery Using F-35 Automated Landing System

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The US Navy (USN) has logged another milestone on its path to fielding its first aircraft carrier-based uncrewed aerial vehicle. In conjunction with airframer Boeing, the service completed a simulated landing of the developmental Boeing MQ-25 Stingray autonomous refueller jet aboard an aircraft carrier using an automated recovery system. Known as the Joint Precision Approach […]

Latvian Taxi Driver who Spied on NATO Drones and Ships for Russia Gets 7 Year Prison Sentence

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A Latvian taxi driver has been sentenced to seven years in prison for transmitting photos and information related to the Latvian military and NATO forces to a network believed to be spying for Moscow. Latvian security services revealed that Sergey Sidorov exploited his inconspicuous appearance and occupation as a taxi driver to surveil NATO ships […]

Drone with its Own ‘Nervous System’ Trialed by Scientists

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Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own “nervous system” which they claim can keep it operating in the sky for longer. It was created by experts at the University of Southampton who say the system, made of optical fibers, reduces the frequency it needs to land for inspection. Cargo-carrying drones are required to […]

Lilium Embarks on Restructuring and New Investment Efforts

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KPMG to Lead M&A Process; Insolvency Filings Approved for German Subsidiaries Lilium N.V.,(Nasdaq: LILM) a developer of electric aircraft for Regional Air Mobility (RAM), recently announced it has engaged KPMG to oversee a structured and open M&A process. The Local Court of Weilheim approved insolvency filings for Lilium’s German subsidiaries, granting the company’s application for […]

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Japan Sets New Standards for Drone Services: JIS Certification Promises Quality and Safety Across Industries

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With a New Japanese Industrial Standard, the JSA Aims to Boost Quality and Reliability in Drone Services for Industrial, Delivery, and Inspection Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb On September 18, 2024, the Japan Standards Association (JSA) announced the issuance […]

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Montgomery County Secures First Conviction with Drone as First Responder Program: A Milestone in Public Safety

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Drone Footage Key in Assault Conviction as Montgomery County’s DFR Program Demonstrates Impact on Evidence Collection and Situational Awareness by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb A press release issued today by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office touted the first conviction as a result of their Drone as First Responder (DFR) program after a […]

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Amazon Extends Drone Delivery Service to Phoenix Area

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New Prime Air location in West Valley offers rapid drone deliveries for select items Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service has now launched in the Phoenix Metro Area, with operations based near Tolleson, Arizona. This expansion, first announced last April, is part of Amazon’s broader effort to provide faster deliveries using drone technology. The Phoenix […]

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MARSS Showcased CUAS Capabilities with AI-Powered Platform at Red Sands 2024

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– MARSS, a global defence technology company, has enjoyed a leading role at Red Sands 2024 – showcasing its end-to-end integrated Counter UAS systems. Jointly organised by the US Army DEVCOM, ARCENT, and the Royal Saudi Air Forces, Red Sands 24.2 provided a test-bed for the latest technological solutions to deal with the rising threat […]

What Kind of Drones is Ukraine Buying?

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The Diverse Range of Drones Supports Tactical and Strategic Needs on the Battlefield Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is building a robust drone fleet as it modernizes and expands support for its Armed Forces. From reconnaissance to targeted strikes, Ukraine’s diverse mix of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the crucial role drones play in both military […]

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