Mysterious Drone Sightings: This Isn’t How It’s Supposed to Work
Since before Thanksgiving, dozens of unidentified flying objects have been spotted in the skies over New Jersey and no one knows what they are. Are they drones? UFOs? Swamp gas…
International Military Approaches to Counter-UAS: A Global Perspective
Since the onslaught of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, the global military community has been jolted into a new era of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) warfare; a…
The Drone Revolution: How Ukraine’s Tech Innovations Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
In the heart of Eastern Europe, a technological revolution continues unfolding amidst the chaos of conflict. The Ukraine-Russia war has become a crucible for innovation, particularly in the realm of…
Defense Innovation: Palmer Luckey on Modernizing Military Technology
Recent conflicts have taught us that the changing landscape of national defense requires us to innovate more rapidly to keep pace with our adversaries. Change-makers are needed at every level…
Partnering to Win in Space: The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve
The United States Space Force (USSF) continues to take bold steps to integrate commercial space capabilities into its operations. Its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) framework aims to leverage the…
Black Swift Technologies: Pioneering UAS Applications for Extreme Weather
Black Swift Technologies (BST) has developed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for cutting-edge research applications in the geosciences. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jack Elston and Dr. Maciej Stachura, BST has…
The Rise of Drone-as-a-Service Solutions for Public Safety
Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as “Drone as a First Responder (DFR)” has become integral to public safety operations. However, current DFR models face…
Drones in Action: How Public Safety Agencies Are Saving Lives from the Sky
California police departments have led the charge in leveraging drone technology to enhance public safety operations. At the 2024 Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Exhibition, officers from Chula…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
Anra Technologies and Future Flight Global (Ffg)
ANRA Technologies, a global leader in autonomous aircraft traffic and fleet management, and Future Flight Global, an innovator in advanced air transportation, have announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Detroit’s Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Takes Flight: The Public-Private Partners Leading the Charge
In the heart of Motor City, a new era of aviation has started to unfold. Detroit, long known for its automotive innovation, is now positioning itself as a hub for…
Robots in Data Collection: Leica’s BLK ARC and Spot Redefining Environmental Mapping
When data is paramount, the ability to collect accurate information in hazardous or inaccessible environments becomes increasingly crucial. The dynamic duo of Leica Geosystems’ BLK ARC sensor and Boston Dynamics’…
Charging the Future: How Advanced Air Mobility is Lifting Up Urban Transportation
The dawn of a new era in aviation is upon us, as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) prepares to transform urban and regional air travel. At the recent National Business Aviation…
Aerial NDT Inspections Increase Asset Uptime For the Energy Industry
The use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for non-destructive testing (NDT) holds great promise for industrial inspections, particularly in the energy sector. Just ask partners Laurent Zimmerli, VP Customer Experience…
Unlocking Subsurface Insights: Autonomous Drone Mapping Techniques for Buried Metal Detection and Geology
In the world of geophysics and remote sensing, mapping autonomously using drones is emerging as the go-to technology for detecting buried metal objects, exploring for the presence of extractable resources…
Advanced Air Mobility: Industry and Regulator Perspectives on Future Transformative Flight
The aviation industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era with the advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This groundbreaking sector promises to reshape urban transportation, logistics and various…
Star Robotics Bets on US Market
Las Vegas, 8th January 2025 – Star Robotics, a pioneering company in mobile robotics for autonomous inspection and surveillance, is proud to be one of the few companies with fleets…
Phoenix Air Unmanned Achieves Single-Day Pipeline Patrol Milestone
Houma, Louisiana — Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 320 miles of aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft…
Torc Signs Lease Agreement for New Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for Testing and Commercial Operations
BLACKSBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced the company has signed a leasing agreement for a facility…
Robots in Data Collection: Leica’s BLK ARC and Spot Redefining Environmental Mapping
When data is paramount, the ability to collect accurate information in hazardous or inaccessible environments becomes increasingly crucial. The dynamic duo of Leica Geosystems’ BLK ARC sensor and Boston Dynamics’…
Transforming Mineral Exploration: Breakthroughs in Drone-Based Hyperspectral Imaging
In a groundbreaking development for the mining industry, researchers at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining…
Aerial NDT Inspections Increase Asset Uptime For the Energy Industry
The use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for non-destructive testing (NDT) holds great promise for industrial inspections, particularly in the energy sector. Just ask partners Laurent Zimmerli, VP Customer Experience…
How to Scale Up Drone Operations for Enterprise
Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 energy company with over 9000 employees that provides electric, natural gas and water services to more than four million customers in the New England area,…
Drones and AI Analytics Electrify Grid Modernization
Energy infrastructure demands constant attention. As one example, energy companies face significant challenges in maintaining polymer insulators, critical components used to insulate and support high-voltage power lines. Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO…
Transforming Mineral Exploration: Breakthroughs in Drone-Based Hyperspectral Imaging
In a groundbreaking development for the mining industry, researchers at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining…
CSU Drone Center: Elevating Drone Education and Research to New Heights
The Colorado State University (CSU) Drone Center assists researchers, industry partners, public safety professionals and a wide range of students with cutting-edge UAV research, education and support services. As a…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
The Rise of Drone-as-a-Service Solutions for Public Safety
Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as “Drone as a First Responder (DFR)” has become integral to public safety operations. However, current DFR models face…
Star Robotics Bets on US Market
Las Vegas, 8th January 2025 – Star Robotics, a pioneering company in mobile robotics for autonomous inspection and surveillance, is proud to be one of the few companies with fleets…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
The Rise of Drone-as-a-Service Solutions for Public Safety
Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as “Drone as a First Responder (DFR)” has become integral to public safety operations. However, current DFR models face…
Star Robotics Bets on US Market
Las Vegas, 8th January 2025 – Star Robotics, a pioneering company in mobile robotics for autonomous inspection and surveillance, is proud to be one of the few companies with fleets…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
Star Robotics Bets on US Market
Las Vegas, 8th January 2025 – Star Robotics, a pioneering company in mobile robotics for autonomous inspection and surveillance, is proud to be one of the few companies with fleets…
Phoenix Air Unmanned Achieves Single-Day Pipeline Patrol Milestone
Houma, Louisiana — Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 320 miles of aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft…
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Transforming Emergency Response Through Life-Saving Innovation
This paper explores how how drones are revolutionizing emergency response in this comprehensive white paper by ParaZero Technologies. Learn about the game-changing applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in search…
FAA Engineering Brief No. 105(A), Vertiport Design
Engineering Brief No. 105A provides updated design standards and guidance for vertiports, which are facilities serving vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The brief applies to VTOL aircraft with 3+…
“Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Legal and Business Considerations,”
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) textbook titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Legal and Business Considerations is designed to offer essential insights for emerging and expanding commercial operations in uncrewed aircraft…
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