A Pittsburgh-based company is using its innovative drone technology to scan bridges and partner with engineers and policymakers to help identify infrastructure and stability issues. Continue reading
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NFL Drone Show Lights Up Downtown Los Angeles
The NFL put on an amazing light display in Downtown Los Angeles that could be seen miles away. Here are some of the photos and videos if you missed it. Continue reading
Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies Awarded Third BVLOS Waiver
Censys Technologies and Soaring Eagle Technologies, a commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) service provider in the US, have secured their third BVLOS waiver, resulting in more efficient tech-enabled data acquisition. The waiver covers a 12-mile distance – the longest distance ever approved by the FAA. Continue reading
DJI Miami Dealer Downsizing
David Ivler, president of Miami-based drone retailer DJI Corp. and his wife bought a waterfront Fort Lauderdale home for $6.8 million, five months after selling a Coconut Grove mansion for $19 million. Continue reading
India Bans Import of Foreign Drones
The Indian Government on Wednesday banned import of foreign drones with certain exceptions as part of efforts to promote domestic manufacturing of drones in the country. Continue reading
Drones Help Port of Antwerp Clean Up Floating Debris
The Port of Antwerp has deployed drones to help clean up floating debris around the port area. According to the port, around 50 tonnes of debris is collected from the docks every year. This is made up of plastics, wood, cardboard, organic material, and mooring lines. Continue reading
Skydio Gets $100M US Army Short Range Reconnaissance Program Contract
Skydio announced that the U.S. Army has selected the Skydio system for its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. This contract has a base year value of $20.2 million, ensuring Soldiers have access to the world’s most advanced autonomous drone technology. The Firm-Fixed-Price Five Year Production Other Transaction (OT) agreement will be worth up to $99.8 million over the period of performance. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $10.5M Puma LE Foreign Military Sales Contract
AeroVironment, Inc. , a global provider of intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, announced it received a $10,534,348 firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract award on Jan. 21, 2022. Continue reading