drones

Comment on NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry by Bob

In reply to David Terrazas.

The problem is with your cell phone bystanders “can visually see you” – the operator – and judge you, your body language, your mannerisms, etc. to logically deduct if you are using your cell phone appropriately (or not) given any chance meeting or yourself noticed by others. With drones, there is none of that and the fear automatically jumps to intent of invasion of privacy.

As an example, it’s known that unless the face of robotic humanoids APPEAR 100% human in the face that bystanders whom visually see such high technology **will not** trust it. This is the same challenge and problem drones have set against them from those not familiar within the industry.

FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings

Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern New York and […]

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XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones

New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). A Tactical Advance in […]

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