Dawn Zoldi
Top 5 Issues for Public Safety in Drones: Lessons from New Jersey’s “Dronegate”
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has created new challenges for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the United States. A panel discussion of public safety professionals at...Read More
Innovation Vanguard Awards: Celebrating the Best in Our Industry
Autonomous Media Publisher Richard Fischer discusses the inspiration behind the new Innovation Vanguard Awards and why now is the perfect time to recognize leading-edge innovation in the unmanned space. The...Read More
Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 Tech Demo to Prove Out Design and Risk Reduction Efforts on Orbit
The latest self-funded technology demonstration from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is ready to launch no earlier than March 15. In the weeks ahead, the LM 400 technology demonstration is planned to...Read More
Ukraine War Redefines Modern Military Tech: Drones, Innovation and the Human Element
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, the conflict has exposed vulnerabilities, accelerated innovation and highlighted the critical role of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). As of...Read More
GrandSKY Celebrates 10 Years of Aerospace Innovation, Development and Growth for North Dakota
Dakota—GrandSKY, the nation’s premier UAS flight operations center, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Over the last decade, it has been pivotal in positioning North Dakota as the destination for...Read More
Tragedy in the Skies: The Technology That Could Have Prevented It
On January 29, 2025, a fatal midair collision between a Bombardier CRJ-550 regional jet and an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter shocked the aviation community and the nation. The incident,...Read More
GrandSKY’s Project ULTRA: Enabling Military BVLOS Ops To Take Flight in the NAS
In North Dakota, in a first for military Group 3 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in the national airspace system (NAS) stands poised to take flight. The place: GrandSKY, the nation’s...Read More
Defense Innovation Unit Certifies Mobilicom’s Combat-Proven SkyHopper Datalinks for Blue UAS Framework
Mobilicom, a provider of cybersecure communications solutions for drones and robotics, announced that its combat-proven SkyHopper PRO,PRO Lite, and PRO Micro datalinks have been certified for the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS...Read More
The Downlink Dilemma: A Critical Consideration in Counter-UAS Testing
A crucial yet often overlooked aspect of radio frequency (RF) counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technology evaluations involves testing something called “the downlink-only scenario.” C-UAS professionals must ensure the effectiveness of...Read More
High-level Delegation Visits Quantum Systems Ukraine to Witness Increased Local Manufacturing Capacity
In a significant move to bolster local manufacturing and European cooperation, Quantum Systems, a leading innovator in drone technology, welcomed a high-level delegation to its Ukrainian manufacturing site. The visit,...Read More