From Midnight to Mach 2: Flight Instruction Takes Off in the Next Era of Powered Lift
By: Chris “SPinRH” Penningroth, Advanced Air Mobility Institute, European Region Training Officer On August 29, 2025, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) hosted its inaugural industry roundtable on flight instruction…
FRAME™: CNA and RIIS Develop Award-Winning Concept That Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Public Safety
By: John Crissman, CNA Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform the way first responders handle emergencies to…
Security in the Face of Autonomous Threats: Privacy, Authority and Counter-Drone Action
By: Dawn Zoldi Security today requires agility and foresight as autonomous technologies permeate risk and response. I was honored to host the recent Full Crew newscast, where we heard from…
Approving UTM Services: Global Perspectives on Deploying Digital Services
Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) will reshape the future of aviation by enabling drones and other uncrewed aircraft to safely share airspace with traditional aviation. As UTM services proliferate…
WISPR Systems SkyScout 2 Series: Powering Professionals Across Industries with American‑Made Precision Drones
By: Dawn Zoldi From the fields of Mississippi to mission-critical operations across the country, WISPR Systems has carved out a place as one of America’s most respected drone technology companies….
The Intersection of AI and Biosciences: Promise, Peril and Progress
By: Dawn Zoldi The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology has changed the face of science, medicine and national security. At the GBEF EDGE Security Summit 2025, Dr. William…
The New Air Frontier: Designing the Connected Autonomous Skies of Tomorrow
By: Charlton Evans, AG Certification Ambassador At this year’s NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, a packed room looked skyward (if not literally, then figuratively) during the “Beyond the Horizon” panel. Moderated…
Mastering the Modern Threat: Advanced Counter-UAS Training Is Essential for Airspace Security
By: Dawn Zoldi The rapid proliferation of drones has changed our airspace and created an array of security challenges, from espionage and smuggling to surveillance and coordinated attacks. Effective protection…
“LEVEL TWENTY” MISSION:UNSEENLABS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF SATELLITES BRO-17 AND BRO-20
Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership…
Burkhard Boeckem, CTO of Hexagon, to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026
Portland, Maine – USA, November 4, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced that Burkhard Boeckem, Chief Technology…
Gogo begins flight testing next-generation air-to-ground connectivity with 5G chip and Gogo AVANCE LX5 and Gogo X3 products.
Broomfield, CO./ 3 November 2025 – Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has begun flight testing its next-generation 5G air-to-ground connectivity network for North American customers. Optimizing a Pilatus PC-24 trials platform, the…
Skydweller Aero, Nokia Federal Solutions Awarded U.S. Navy Contract forBeyond 5G Resilient Tactical Networks
Oklahoma City, OK—October 29, 2025 — Skydweller Aero, in partnership with Nokia Federal Solutions Inc., has been awarded a U.S. Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to demonstrate an…
ViaSat-3 F2 is launching soon!
ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (VS-3 F2) – the second of three VS-3 satellites – is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida….
Wingcopter and Sincronía Logística to deliver medical supplies by drone in Mexico
Tultitlán, Mexico/Weiterstadt, Germany, 28 October 2025 – Sincronía Logística, a Mexican market leader in pharmaceutical logistics, and European drone company Wingcopter have entered a partnership to promote the use of drones…
Embention Expands Global Operations With a High-Tech Production Facility in UAE
Embention is taking another decisive step in its international expansion by enhancing its global manufacturing capabilities with a dedicated production facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Strategically located to…
Geo Week 2026 Conference Program and Speakers Announced
Portland, Maine – USA, October 23, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced the conference program and speaker…
OpEd – Beyond the Earthly Rulebook: Navigating the Cosmic Gray Zone in Space
By: Tracy L. Reynolds, AG Maritime and Space Law Ambassador As humanity’s ambitions propel us beyond Earth’s boundaries, we find ourselves at the edge of a new legal frontier where…
Clear Words, Safer Skies: A “Words Matter” Review of the FAA Part 108 BVLOS NPRM
By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Part 108 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations marks a pivotal advancement in modernizing…
Op-Ed – Why GPS-Only Solutions Are Not Enough: The Case for Independent Surveillance in Part 108 BVLOS Drone Operations
By: Ray Adams,* AG Contributor As the FAA’s Part 108 rule for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations moves toward implementation, it’s clear that advanced cooperative technologies like…
OpEd – America’s Counter-Drone Imperative: Permanent Congressional Action Needed Now to Secure the Skies
By: Dawn Zoldi The American drone industry, as a whole, has marked its collective calendar with a single, palpable date: October 6th, the conclusion of the public comment period for…
OpEd – How to Submit Impactful Public Comments for the FAA Part 108 BVLOS Drone Regulations
By: James Grimsley* An important part of aviation rulemaking is the involvement of public stakeholders. Submitting effective public comments on the FAA’s Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is…
The Fine Print of Part 108: BVLOS Gotchas That Could Trip Up Energy Operations
By: Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador The FAA’s new Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lays out a sweeping framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations—regulations that…
Words Matter: Clarifying ‘Trust’ in Advanced Aviation
By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador “Trust” is vital but misunderstood in our complex world. We apply it to pilots, software updates, allies and autonomous vehicles alike, which creates risks…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
By: Gary Vermaak, Advanced Air Mobility Institute We have entered the era of Aviation 3.0. Electric aircraft (eAircraft) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies have reshaped how we think about…
From Midnight to Mach 2: Flight Instruction Takes Off in the Next Era of Powered Lift
By: Chris “SPinRH” Penningroth, Advanced Air Mobility Institute, European Region Training Officer On August 29, 2025, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) hosted its inaugural industry roundtable on flight instruction…
FRAME™: CNA and RIIS Develop Award-Winning Concept That Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Public Safety
By: John Crissman, CNA Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform the way first responders handle emergencies to…
“LEVEL TWENTY” MISSION:UNSEENLABS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF SATELLITES BRO-17 AND BRO-20
Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership…
From Midnight to Mach 2: Flight Instruction Takes Off in the Next Era of Powered Lift
By: Chris “SPinRH” Penningroth, Advanced Air Mobility Institute, European Region Training Officer On August 29, 2025, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) hosted its inaugural industry roundtable on flight instruction…
FRAME™: CNA and RIIS Develop Award-Winning Concept That Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Public Safety
By: John Crissman, CNA Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform the way first responders handle emergencies to…
“LEVEL TWENTY” MISSION:UNSEENLABS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF SATELLITES BRO-17 AND BRO-20
Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership…
From Midnight to Mach 2: Flight Instruction Takes Off in the Next Era of Powered Lift
By: Chris “SPinRH” Penningroth, Advanced Air Mobility Institute, European Region Training Officer On August 29, 2025, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) hosted its inaugural industry roundtable on flight instruction…
FRAME™: CNA and RIIS Develop Award-Winning Concept That Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Public Safety
By: John Crissman, CNA Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform the way first responders handle emergencies to…
“LEVEL TWENTY” MISSION:UNSEENLABS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF SATELLITES BRO-17 AND BRO-20
Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership…
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