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Canada Orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian

The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.. The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI.…

Qaher-313 was Iran’s Stealth Fighter Joke – or Not?

Iran has shown its great capability to reverse engineer U.S. military drones, and its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program has made great leaps forward. In 2011, a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 “Sentinel” was intercepted and then copied to create a new…

Northrop Grumman Gets $72M US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Repair Services Contract

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, has been awarded a $72,318,801 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery requirements modification to previously awarded contract FA8539-21-D-0001 to exercise Option Year 3 for repair services. This contract provides for the 407th repair sustainment…

DroneShield Releases DroneSentry-C2 Tactical

DroneShield has announced the release DroneSentry-C2 Tactical (DroneSentry-C2T), in response to significant end user demand. DroneSentry-C2T is a ruggedised, on-the-edge version of DroneShield’s main Command-and-Control solution DroneSentry-C2. The system provides operators with real-time C-UAS situational awareness from a single device or network…

DJI Mini 2 SE No GPS (Explained)

So here we are. Let’s troubleshoot this together and see why your Mini 2 SE fails to acquire any GPS signal.

Advancing Access: The Impact of Drone Delivery on Healthcare and Beyond

Drone Delivery Revolutionizes Healthcare: Researchers Showcase Significant Benefits In a study published in the December 20 edition of Science Robotics, researchers have highlighted the transformative impact of drone delivery systems on communities, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. The study underscores the…

Senate Passes Extension of FAA Reauthorization Until March

The U.S. Senate has passed a three-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority, extending it until March 8, 2024. This move came just before the Senate wrapped up the majority of its business for the year, with lawmakers…

These 2024 group vacations are bucket list trips for drone pilots

In 2024, you might book one (or more) drone group vacations. What are drone group vacations, exactly? In this context, it’s basically the ultimate travel experience for drone pilots. You show up (in a breathtaking location, of course) with your…

Sky Elements Drone Show Breaks two Guinness World Records in Texas

Fort Worth-based company Sky Elements broke two Guinness World Records with its holiday drone show over the weekend. The displays set records for the largest fictional character and the largest aerial image made with drones. With 1,499 drones, and reaching…

Mohammed al-Zouari, the Tunisian Engineer behind Hamas’ Attack Drones

Mohammed al-Zouari is credited with granting the military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the technological know-how to create their first viable attack drones. His name is now emerging once again, due to the Palestinian Resistance having announced…

FCC Authorizes MatrixSpace Radar

MatrixSpace has announced the authorization of MatrixSpace Radar by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). MatrixSpace Radar has been thoroughly tested to perform within the FCC’s emissions and frequencies specifications and can now be sold to commercial and public organizations in the United States. MatrixSpace offers…

General Atomics SOCOM Contract Increased to $200M

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (H92403-18-D-0006) ceiling has been increased and now has a potential maximum estimated value of $200,000,000. The contract is for integration and testing support for the Medium Altitude Long…

DroneShield Unveils DroneSentry-C2 Tactical: A New Era in Handheld Drone Defense Systems

DroneSentry-C2 Tactical, a Field-Ready Command-and-Control System for Enhanced Counter-Drone Situational Awareness DroneShield, a leading company in drone technology, has announced the launch of its new product, DroneSentry-C2 Tactical (DroneSentry-C2T). This new offering is a rugged, tablet-based command-and-control system designed to…

Ukraine Starts Mass Production of 750 km Range ‘Kamikaze’ Drones

Terminal Autonomy, previously known as One Way Aerospace, recently announced a successful agreement made with Ukraine’s defense forces. A supply batch of the long-range kamikaze drone, AQ 400 Scythe, is said to have been provided to the forces. The company also highlighted its…