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 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…
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…
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…
Just Shoot It Down? Who Can Take Down Rogue Drones in the U.S.
As mysterious drone sightings continue to frustrate residents and authorities in New Jersey, the question on everyone’s mind is: who has the power to stop these aerial intruders? These recent…
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…
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…
Vale and Speedbird Aero Successfully Complete Pioneering Drone Logistics Operation in Brazil
Pará, Brazil — November 11, 2024 — Speedbird Aero and Vale have successfully completed the first-ever drone logistics operation in Carajás Mine (the world’s largest iron ore mine, located in…
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…
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…
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…
Soaring to New Heights: FAA and NASA’s Top Achievements in 2024 and Visions for 2025
Throughout 2024, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NASA made significant strides in shaping the future of flight. From historical achievements in drone integration into the National Airspace System…
OpEd – Turbulence Ahead: How a Supreme Court Decision Could Reshape Advanced Air Mobility
The skies of American aviation face potential turbulence, not from weather patterns, but from a recent Supreme Court decision that could significantly impact the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)….
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…
NASA Selects Electra as Awardee in AACES 2050 Program: Electra to Lead Sustainable Airliner Development
Manassas, VA – November 12, 2024 — NASA has awarded Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”) a contract to develop key technologies and aircraft concepts for next generation commercial airliners that could enter…
Electra Aero’s eSTOL Aircraft: Revolutionizing Aviation with Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Technology
Electra Aero’s ultra short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft aims to transform regional air mobility (RAM) with its groundbreaking approach. By combining hybrid-electric propulsion and innovative aerodynamics, this new category…
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…
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…
XING Mobility Wins CES 2025 Innovation Award, Setting New Milestones in EV and Energy Storage Markets
XING Mobility, a global leader in immersion-cooled battery technology, will participate in CES 2025 from January 7–10 in Las Vegas. Its latest IMMERSIO™ XE50 energy storage battery system has won…
The Road to Autonomy: Navigating the Complex Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
As electric and autonomous vehicles (EVs and AVs) continue to reshape the transportation industry, understanding the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern these technologies becomes increasingly crucial. While the…
ANELLO Photonics Launches Maritime Inertial Navigation System at CES 2025, Transforming Maritime Navigation with State-of-the-Art Optical Gyroscope Technology
ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced the launch of the ANELLO Maritime INS, its cutting-edge…
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…
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…
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…
The Global State of UAS Traffic Management (UTM): Progress, Challenges and Future Directions
From drone deliveries to long line linear critical infrastructure inspections, the integration of UAS into national airspaces continues to grow across various industries and economies. As it does, UAS Traffic…
Improving Weather Precision for Advanced Air Mobility Operations
The integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) operations (air taxis and urban air transport) into the national airspace system (NAS) presents unique challenges, particularly in weather monitoring and forecasting. A…
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…
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’…
ANELLO Photonics Launches Maritime Inertial Navigation System at CES 2025, Transforming Maritime Navigation with State-of-the-Art Optical Gyroscope Technology
ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced the launch of the ANELLO Maritime INS, its cutting-edge…
Tetra 1 Satellite Mission Complete
After helping more than 250 U.S. Space Force Guardians and operators experiment and train with various tactics, techniques, and procedures in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), the Tetra-1 satellite has completed…
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…
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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