Enabling Tech
Section 2209 Promises to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Drones. Two Industry Veterans Say It Misses the Mark
The FAA finally released its long-awaited draft rule implementing Section 2209 of the 2016 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act, and public comments closed on August 5th. Two of the...Read More
MSSA Expands Reference Architecture to Address Complex Architectural and Service Challenges in Evolving NTN Systems
Major updates focus on regenerative payload architectures and enabling the coexistence of 5G NR and NB‑IoT services within a single satellite constellation San Ramon, Calif. — September 2, 2026 — The Mobile...Read More
When Skies Turn Orange: Drones Enhance Wildfires Response In Canada and Beyond
Wildfire smoke blanketed Toronto, Chicago and New York this summer, a grim reminder that fires have no international borders. Canada has logged more than 6 million acres burned so far...Read More
CATUAV Gains First Spanish SAIL III Approval
July 1, 2026. We are proud to announce that CATUAV, the registered UAS operator branded as BCN Drone Center, has obtained the first SAIL III operational authorization granted in Spain. This...Read More
InnoHK R&D Centres Establish Base at Science Park to Drive Emerging Industries and Pioneer Future Innovation
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Commission, successfully hosted the launch...Read More
Battery Chemistry Becomes the New Battleground for Drone Endurance
The drone industry has spent years chasing better sensors, smarter autonomy and lighter airframes. But the real ceiling on mission performance has been sitting inside the battery pack all along....Read More
FAA Opens Competition for BEYOND Phase 2, Doubling Its BVLOS Testbed as Part 108 Remains Stalled
The Federal Aviation Administration has formally launched the competitive selection process for Phase 2 of its BEYOND program, releasing a Screening Information Request (SIR 697DCK-26-R-00423) that will award up to...Read More
High Interest In The Elbit Seagull
Major military conflicts may arise from seaways being blocked to commercial traffic. In the Strait of Hormuz, this is already happening. No wonder navies and defense forces across Europe, and...Read More
LiveU Closes The Visibility Gap For Critical Infrastructure Protection
Real-time video and rapid file transfer have changed how government agencies and private asset owners monitor bridges, power grids, water systems and transportation corridors across the country. LiveU, a leader...Read More
AirVenture Goes Vertical: Vertical Aviation Takes Center Stage At Aviation’s Largest Event
For more than seven decades, EAA AirVenture has been known as the world’s premier celebration of general aviation. In 2026, however, the event reached another milestone as vertical aviation (think:...Read More
