Embry‑Riddle Drone Swarm Project Advances in NASA Challenge
A team of students at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is developing a swarm of microdrones aimed at transforming 3D mapping in…
Drones & Unmanned Systems
Italian Navy Charts Multi-Phase Path for Shipborne Drones
The Italian Navy has unveiled a structured roadmap to integrate uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across its surface fleet, marking a…
Explorative PSO for Drone Swarms in Occluded Target Tracking
In complex environments such as dense forests, detecting and tracking moving targets presents significant challenges due to occlusion and dynamic…
ATIL Showcases X-Tail DP18A UCAV in Bangkok
Aero Technology Industry Company Limited (ATIL) has introduced its latest unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), the DP18A, at the Defense…
EAASI Summit 2023 Highlights Industry Collaboration
The European Association of Aerial Surveying Industry (EAASI) Summit 2023, held in Lisbon from November 21 to 24, marked a…
PrecisionHawk’s Fall Marks End of a Drone Pioneer
PrecisionHawk, once a rising name in commercial drone technology, has ceased operations following a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in…
FAA Grants NUAIR 240-Square-Mile BVLOS Waiver
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued NUAIR a Part 107 waiver authorizing remote, autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)…
HAL’s CATS Warrior UCAV Nears 2024 Flight Testing
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior unmanned combat aerial vehicle is progressing toward its first flight, with…
Key Employment Trends Shaping Drone Piloting in 2024
In recent years, the commercial drone sector has shifted from niche experimentation to a central role in multiple industries. Market…
DJI FlyCart 30 Expands Heavy-Lift Drone Delivery Globally
DJI has formally entered the delivery and logistics sector with the global release of the FlyCart 30, now available in…
Global Leaders Shaping the Drone Defense Industry
Over the past decade, unmanned aerial vehicles have shifted from niche military tools to essential assets in modern defense strategy….
Aerosonde UAS Expands to Littoral Combat Ship Operations
Textron Systems has marked a new operational milestone for its Aerosonde uncrewed aircraft system with the platform’s first deployment from…
Panther UAS Brings Rugged Precision to Outdoor Rescue
Uniform Sierra Aerospace has introduced the Panther unmanned aircraft system, engineered specifically for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder missions. Designed and…
FAA Launches Oklahoma V-PAR Range for VTOL Integration Research
FAA and Department of Transportation have launched a project on creation of advanced air mobility research range in Oklahoma City….
Newark Drone Near Miss Highlights Airport Detection and Airspace Enforcement
The suspected near-miss between a United Airlines Boeing 737 and an unknown drone near Newark Liberty International Airport brings back…
Invariant Wins $200M Marine Corps Counter-Drone Contract
Invariant Corporation has secured a $200 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop an advanced Counter-Unmanned…
Safety Setbacks Challenge Shield AI’s V-BAT Drone Ambitions
In April 2024, a demonstration of Shield AI’s V-BAT drone for U.S. Navy officers near Fort Stockton, Texas, was intended…
Key Commercial Drone Developments and Lessons from 2020
The commercial drone industry entered 2020 uniquely positioned to adapt to the operational and logistical challenges posed by COVID-19. With…