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Delair Releases DRAKO Universal UAV Ground Station at Eurosatory

In a crowded drone market where hundreds of heterogeneous systems coexist, operators often have to deal with control interfaces specific to each manufacturer, which can present challenges in terms of training and skills maintenance. Delair’s “DRAKO”; (Drone Remote Access Command…

Schiebel Opens Facility in France

The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France. The CAMCOPTER S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since 2012. In order to more closely support this successful…

Rheinmetall and Anduril Join Forces to Develop C-sUAS System

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and the US company Anduril Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding during Eurosatory in Paris, one of the world’s leading trade shows for defence and security. Under this collaboration, Rheinmetall and Anduril will work together…

Folland Gnat: Tiny Jet, Big Impact

In the 1950s, the aviation industry was trending towards bigger, heavier, and more expensive fighter jets. But a small British company decided to challenge this direction by demonstrating that there was a viable market for affordable, lightweight fighters. This is…

Axon and Skydio Launch Comprehensive Drone Solution for Public Safety

New Offering Enhances Drone as First Responder Capabilities for Emergency Response Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, and Skydio, a premier U.S. drone manufacturer, have announced a new end-to-end offering aimed at enhancing the use of drones in…

Neya Systems Partners With AUVSI to Develop UGV Cybersecurity Framework

Collaboration to Establish Standards and Certification Program for UGV Cybersecurity Neya Systems, a leading provider of off-road autonomy and mission planning software, has announced a new partnership with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to create a cybersecurity…

Skyfront Introduces Next-Generation Drone Magnetometer

Skyfront MagniPhy Enhances Surveying, Mineral Prospecting, and UXO Detection Skyfront, a leader in high-endurance hybrid drones, has launched the Skyfront MagniPhy, its latest drone magnetometer solution. This new tool is designed for various applications, including surveying, mineral prospecting, detecting orphaned…

AgEagle Announces $2M UAV Sale to United Arab Emirates Distributor

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a provider of best-in-class full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government use, has announced that the Company has secured a purchase order to deliver 20 eBee VISION full-stack systems with control systems,…

BAE Launches Tridon Mk2 at Eurosatory

BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024, showcasing its unique capability to protect against ever-evolving aerial threats. “The Tridon Mk2 is the ideal solution for combat operations, where soldiers need a proven, high-precision…

AeroVironment Gets $14M US Navy Contract to Develop Video Using Soft Biometrics

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, is awarded a $13,691,731 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N6833524F0079) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N6833519G0059). This order provides for the development of automated entity classification in video using soft biometrics, in support of advanced image…

Safran Launches Skyjacker Counter-Drone System

At Eurosatory 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense has announced the launch of its Skyjacker counter-drone solution. Skyjacker is an effective response to the growing threat posed by drones in the battlespace and at sensitive installations. Skyjacker’s strength lies in its…

MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Contract for UAS Sensor Development

Low SWAP-C UAS Payload to Enhance Replicator Initiative MatrixSpace has been awarded a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) multi-function, multi-band antenna payload. This new project, based on…

AgEagle Projects Explosive Growth: From Agriculture to Defense

Recent Contracts with French Army and UAE Signal AgEagle’s Strategic Shift and Rapid Expansion Potential by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil AgEagle Aerial Systems, a company that started about 14 years ago as a manufacturer of drones and related products for…