The Agentic Lair
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Mayor John Nichols Calls for Delay on Increased Drone Deliveries Due to Noise Concerns and Zoning Issues By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The mayor of College Station, Texas is urging the FAA to slow down an effort by Amazon…
For drone pilots seeking an affordable, American-made drone flight controller, here’s a new product that checks all sorts of boxes. Rotor Riot this month announced the launch of its Brave F7 Flight Controller. And though it’s technically not yet ready…
The German Federal Ministry of Economics has authorized Donaustahl to manufacture and export MAUS drones. The company said that the new drones will go to the Ukrainian division of Kraken. According to the company, the MAUS system can be used…
Last month, Electro Optic Systems (EOS) joined innovators from across Canada and around the world for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox event. At the event, counter-drone prototypes were put…
A team of Chinese researchers from the School of Information and Communication Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China, has just published a paper on how to improve wireless power transmission system for micro unmanned aerial vehicles. Abstract Due to its limited…
On July 29, 2024, the Russian newspaper Sakhalin News announced that the Russian company Kursir had unveiled an important step in surveillance and technological management with the development of a radiogoniometric drone specialized in the rapid identification of radio interference…
AALTO HAPS Ltd., which designs, manufactures and operates the stratospheric, solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), announced that it has secured its Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. This is the first DOA to be…
Amid an increase in bear attacks across Japan, the city of Nayoro in Hokkaido has resorted to using drones to monitor sightings and help guide residents to safety in emergency situations, as well as facilitate the swift removal of the…
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New Allegations Suggest Secret Service Refused Drone Assistance, Leading to Security Failures On July 25, 2024, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding the release of all records…
Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for…
Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for…
Welcome to another thrilling episode of Weekly Wings, a new drone podcast and your ultimate source for the latest in drone technology, regulation updates, and innovative advancements. Join Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff as they navigate the rapidly…
Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support…
New Innovation Marks DTDC’s 35th Anniversary with a Focus on Efficiency and Sustainability DTDC Express Ltd., a leading express logistics service provider in India, has announced the launch of its drone delivery services in partnership with Skye Air Mobility. This…
A recent influx of legislation to ban Chinese drones over data privacy — like the Countering CCP Drones Act — reflects growing concerns about the security of commercial drones and their handling of data. That’s led politicians to generate their…
General Atomics’s first prototype for the US Air Force’s autonomous combat drone program could start flight tests as early as mid-2025, the head of its aeronautics division told Breaking Defense in a recent interview. Legacy drone maker General Atomics and…
The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will see the deployment of advanced anti-drone systems, including the Helma-P laser system developed by the Compagnie industrielle des lasers (CILAS). This technology will be integrated into the specially designed aerial security apparatus for…
Plans to modernise the UK’s airspace by 2040 has taken a significant step forward, with the UK Civil Aviation Authority outlining how the motorway of the skies could change over the next seven years. The aviation and aerospace regulator has…
Reports from Ukrainian media on the ground indicate that Russia is increasingly deploying drones to pinpoint the locations of Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems. Experts point out that these drones are inexpensive, presenting a financial dilemma for Ukraine as countering them with…
The U.S. Army held its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems test to date, paving the way for Soldiers to field capabilities against small-UAS attacks in the future. During the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Systems Office’s (JCO) fifth C-sUAS demonstration, held…