HyLight, an innovative provider of aerial inspection utilising hydrogen airship drones, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of a fundraising round, securing €3.7 million ($4 million). Continue reading
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uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS C2
uAvionix, a provider of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has announced that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to scale C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications to a regional level with multiple UAS operating in proximity to one another. Continue reading
Israel’s Cost to Intercept Iranian Drones and Missiles Is Put at Over $550M
The cost of Israel’s interception of Iran’s missile and drone barrage on Saturday was estimated at 2.1 billion Israeli shekels, or more than $550 million. Continue reading
Insitu Gets $84M US Navy Contract Extension
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a firm-fixed price, not-to-exceed $84,468,841 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001922D0038). Continue reading
National and International Leaders Participate in UNVEX’24
UNVEX’24 has secured the participation of key national and international leaders in the drone industry in its conference programme, as reflected in the first Spotlight session on June 4.
Ukraine Drops Ancient Roman Weapons From Drones To Stop Russian Trucks
The Russians are facing a new threat behind the front line: tire-popping metal obstacles called caltrops dropped by drones. It is an ingenious new use of a very old weapon, which is causing problems for Russia’s already overstretched last-mile supply chain by halting vehicles so they can be hit by bomber drones. Continue reading
FAA Approves Virginia Tech’s Updated Test Method for Drones to Fly Over People
Federal approvals for flying drones over people have been advanced through Virginia Tech research. As of April 5, the updated means of compliance established by the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership has been accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and published as a notice of availability in the federal register, establishing its availability for use. Continue reading
Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems to Open Drone Production Site in Morocco
Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems, which specializes in the design, development, and production of Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and peripheral equipment will open a drone production site in Morocco. Continue reading