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Amazon Removed Backup Landing Sensors Prior to Drone Crashes

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On a (lightly) rainy December day at the company’s testing range in Oregon, not one but two Prime Air drones suddenly stopped spinning their propellers mid-flight and plummeted some 200 feet to the ground. The crashes, which destroyed both aircraft, happened within minutes of each other. According to documents from the National Transportation Safety Board, […]

Cyberlux Unveils New Heavy Lift Group 1 Rotary Wing UAS for U.S. Special Operations Community

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– Cyberlux Corporation, a supplier of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology, has announced the development of its new Group 1 rotary wing UAS, specifically tailored for the U.S. Special Operations community. This cutting-edge platform is engineered to carry heavier payloads for longer durations, while maintaining optimal performance in dense electronic warfare (EW) environments. Leveraging […]

American Startup Aims to Deliver Helicopter Performance at Drone Economics

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A new drone company has exploded out of stealth mode in the USA with incredible claims about its first product, saying it’ll fly 4X longer, 10X further, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than leading competitors – while competing with China on cost. Silicon Valley-based SiFly has announced two industrially targeted models with some absolutely […]

Thailand to Launch Delivery Drone Trials in Bangkok in 2025

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is moving forward with plans to promote the drone industry by integrating public and private sectors to initiate delivery drone trials within 2025. Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director of CAAT, emphasized CAAT’s role in regulating and promoting the proper and efficient use of drones. He highlighted the […]

Russian Airline Aurora Group Gets Approval to Perform UAV Services

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East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the operating certificate, following assessment by […]

Near Earth Autonomy Gets $11M US Army Heavy VTOL Demo Contract

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– Near Earth Autonomy Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $11,499,839 firm-fixed-price contract to design, develop and conduct a demonstration of heavy vertical takeoff and landing systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 14, 2028. […]

US Marine Corps Leverages Cargo Drone to Resupply Troops on the Battlefield

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The U.S. Marine Corps is actively integrating unmanned aerial systems into its logistics operations, with the T150/TRV150 cargo drone emerging as a pivotal asset in enhancing battlefield resupply capabilities. The TRV150 is a versatile, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) drone designed for autonomous or remote-controlled delivery of essential supplies such as food, water, medical […]

MassDOT Aeronautics Reports Successful Drone Delivery Demonstrations

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of flights by three companies, which conducted drone medical delivery demonstrations transporting packages of up to 10 pounds. The tests were designed to explore and assess the future use of drones, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, for small package delivery, especially for home-based healthcare and […]