The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
How many drones are out there flying in the U.S.? How many commercial drone pilots are certified? As the first quarter has just wrapped up, here’s a look at the state of drones in 2024. And we know it’s April…
As we do every year, here’s a partial retrospective of our drone shootings in 2023, with some of the finest images filmed for our customers during the very diverse drone and ground services we performed, mainly in the South of…
The Increasing Unmanned Aircraft Activities at the Border, and the Efforts to Enhance National Security Measures In a recent update highlighting the monitoring challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top official of the U.S. Northern Command reported that the region…
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state’s correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest…
As drone delivery becomes more prevalent in the United States, some of your favorite restaurants are joining the trend. Among the biggest names? Wendy’s, which announced this month that it was teaming up with delivery giant DoorDash and Google-sibling drone…
Progressing Towards Certification: Archer Aviation’s Successful Safety Tests Archer Aviation Inc., a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has completed a series of battery pack drop tests, an important requirement in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification…
As commercial drone use scales around the world, the threat from rogue operators utilizing readily available hardware for criminal purposes also increases. Companies and agencies from all sectors are evaluating their risk: and deciding on the appropriate response. Current regulations…
Charting the Future: Commercial UAV Expo Assembles Industry Titans for 10th Edition Advisory Board The Commercial UAV Expo, one of the world’s most important commercial drone trade shows and conferences, is gearing up for its landmark 10th edition: with the…
You might know Kerry Mapes for her Barbie-inspired drone photoshoot, which went viral. Released around the time of the Barbie movie, the Barbie shoot was the brainchild of a team of creative women — and Mapes led the aerial aspect…
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is working with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to make important upgrades to their growing fleet of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The RNLAF announced in 2023 that they will double their number…
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems recently unveiled the formidable capabilities of its ReDrone Modular, Multi-Mission, Multi-Sensor Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Solution. This cutting-edge system is designed to detect, identify, track, and neutralize drone threats effectively. The demonstration, held in…
HoverCrane, a manufacturer of cargo drones for commercial and defense markets, has announced the award of a contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide its HoverCrane uncrewed aerial vehicle for evaluation in expeditionary resupply and other tactical missions. “Our…
uAvionix, a supplier of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, announced that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to advance the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $53,176,133 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for MQ-9 logistical and ground control station support. The scope of the contract will include field service representatives, repair and return, as well as technical support…
Last month, two U.S. senators introduced legislation designed to clarify cybersecurity guidelines for government use of civilian drones. The Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats Act of 2024 (DETECT Act) directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a…