The FAA authorized Zipline International, Inc., to deliver commercial packages around Salt Lake City and Bentonville, Arkansas, using drones that fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. Continue reading
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Drones to Replace Banner Towplanes Over Miami Beach
Miami-based aerial advertising company Sustainable Skylines recently announced it has obtained FAA permission to launch a commercial banner-towing operation. But rather than airplanes, remotely piloted drones will tow the banners. Continue reading
NOAA Flies Straight into the Guinness World Records Book
The 2024 edition of the Guinness World Records book recognizes NOAAoffsite link and industry partners with two world records: 1) wind speed recorded by an uncrewed surface vehicle; and 2) endurance inside a tropical cyclone. Continue reading
Iran Drone Crashes Injures 2
A military drone crashed during a test flight on Monday in the northern city of Gorgan, resulting in injuries to two civilians, as reported by the deputy governor of Golestan Province. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Gets $95M Contract for SkyStriker Loitering Munitions
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country. The contract will be carried out over a period of two years. Continue reading
Alpha Unmanned Systems Drones Join the Spanish Armada
Alpha Unmanned Systems , a manufacturer of unmanned helicopters based in Madrid, has successfully completed the integration of its UAVs in the Combat Systems of the Navy’s BAM “Furor (P-46)”. Continue reading
Red Cat, ESAero Announce Development Partnership
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, has announced a development partnership with aerospace engineering firm ESAero. Continue reading
BAE Systems & Hybrid Air Vehicles Sign MoU to Develop Defence Applications for Airlander
Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd, a UK based provider of sustainable aircraft technology, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the potential of Airlander – an ultra-low emissions large aircraft – in security and defence applications, with BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advanced research & technology centre for the Air sector. Continue reading