Kratos Gets $80M US Air Force Contract for 60 BQM-167A Target Aircraft Systems

– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that Kratos has received a $79,870,161.48 Firm Fixed Price delivery order for the Lot 20 procurement of 60 aircraft, mission kits, certain flight consumables, and technical data for the BQM-167A Air Force Subscale Aerial Target (AFSAT) under a five-year base contract. The award incorporates Gas, Aero, […]

Moon Oxygen, Military Drones, & Zipline Innovation: This Episode of Weekly Wings

In this episode of Weekly Wings: DroneLife.com podcast, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, space exploration, and public safety.   They kick off with Sierra Space’s groundbreaking technology to extract oxygen from lunar soil, a major advancement that could enable sustainable human presence on the […]

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New Parachute System Enhances Safety and Compliance for Acecore Drones

Partnership between Acecore and Drone Rescue Systems introduces advanced parachute safety measures. Acecore Technologies has partnered with Drone Rescue Systems to integrate new parachute systems that will improve both the safety and regulatory compliance of their drone platforms, Noa and Zoe. The collaboration brings autonomous, non-pyrotechnical parachute solutions to these drones, allowing them to meet […]

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Drone Technology Enhances Early Detection of Forest Fires

New System Offers Improved Accuracy for Firefighters Early detection of forest fires is critical to reducing their impact. Drones equipped with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) can provide firefighters with valuable time to respond quickly. This capability is becoming increasingly important as the risk of forest fires grows due to global warming. A study […]

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to Launch Drones-as-First-Responder Program in The Woodlands

Texas county to initiate DFR program in Houston suburb By DRONELIFE Features Editor The Woodlands, Texas, a master-planned suburban development about 30 miles north of Houston, is joining the growing list of communities that are coming under the watchful eye of police agencies’ drones-as-first-responders programs. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office, which patrols The Woodlands, plans […]

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