A new development in military technology emerged this week when Russia showcased a laser rifle designed to counter small drones, specifically first-person view [FPV] models, at a defense conference near St. Petersburg. Continue reading
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How High Can a Drone Clean ?
One of the most common questions we get about drone cleaning is how high drones can fly for this type of work. The short answer is that drones can legally fly up to 400 feet without a waiver. If a job requires going higher, it is possible to get a waiver from the FAA, but this process takes time and requires specific justification. While waivers aren’t particularly difficult to obtain, they do require advanced planning. Continue reading
Mayman Aerospace RAZOR VTOL Achieves Fully Autonomous Inaugural Flight
On March 31st. Mayman Aerospace announced the successful completion of test flights for the RAZOR P100, which will be the first commercial aircraft in the company’s family of autonomous UAS. The achievement marks a major milestone not only for RAZOR but for the company’s strategic vision and market position. Continue reading
Hoverfly and BlueHalo Partner to Elevate Passive Counter-UAS and Electronic Warfare Technologies
– Hoverfly Technologies, a supplier of tethered unmanned aerial systems (TeUAS), announced its latest integration partnership with BlueHalo which brings BlueHalo’s Titan-SV passive RF sensing solution onto Hoverfly’s Blue List Certified Spectre TeUAS, augmenting Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) operations with uninterrupted signal detection and threat monitoring. Continue reading
Rafael Successfully Tests TYPHOON 30 C-UAS Weapon System
– RAFAEL has successfully conducted another advanced field test of its combat proven TYPHOON 30 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) in Israel. The test showcased the system’s enhanced ability to neutralize drones at various ranges and demonstrated its modular adaptability on a 20-foot modular surface. Continue reading
Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spraying
As the 2025 growing season approaches, many growers will consider using drones to spray their fields. A new University of Missouri Extension publication, “Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spray Applications,” introduces cost-estimating tools for farmers and custom operators interested in investing in drones for spray applications. Continue reading
Russian Reconnaissance Drone Spots Mystery Ukrainian UAV
The pro-Kremlin milblogger BPLA Inform published a photograph and a brief video clip on its Telegram channel of an unknown Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that was captured on screen as it flew past a Russian drone in an undisclosed location. Continue reading
Raytheon Launches New Coyote Variant from Helicopter
– Raytheon, an RTX business, fired a new version of the company’s combat-proven Coyote family of products from a helicopter during a recent test at Nine Mile Training Center, giving military forces a new capability to detect, identify, locate and defeat threats on the battlefield. Continue reading