The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that it is promoting use of drones for transportation of famous Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country. Continue reading
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Dronetag Launches Small Remote ID Device for Drones
ESA BIC Czech Republic alumnus Dronetag has launched a small Remote ID device for drones that was developed through the ASPIRE with ESA programme. The Dronetag Mini can be attached to any drone to bring it into line with new regulations and stay safe in the increasingly crowded drone airspace. Continue reading
Israel to Deploy Protective Iron Beam Laser Wall
Israel is to deploy a laser interception system to protect itself from ground-launched and airborne threats within the next 12 months, the government announced on 1 February. Continue reading
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support NIST Test Methods for sUAS
The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of drones and robotic systems for public safety and disaster response, have entered into an agreement of cooperation to support the implementation of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Test Methods for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to enhance safety and remote pilot proficiency surrounding public safety drone operations. Continue reading
AirData and Skydio Announce Technology Partnership
AirData UAV, a supplier of flight data management solutions, has announced a new technology partnership with Skydio, the U.S. drone manufacturer. The new partnership will allow Skydio Cloud to integrate into AirData’s robust fleet management platform—providing customers with a seamless and comprehensive fleet management solution. Continue reading
First Production IFC-4 Triton Delivered to US Navy
A Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-4C Triton takes to the skies over the California desert as the Triton low-rate initial production schedule progresses. Continue reading
Kratos Gets $14M Contract Awards for Drone System Logistics Support
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a National Security Solutions provider and industry-leading provider of high-performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, announced that it has recently received approximately $14 million in contract awards for logistics support, spares, consumables, and support needed to address the growing demand for Kratos’ customer drone system operations. Continue reading
Russia will use Soviet-Era Biplanes to Draw Out Ukrainian Air Defenses
The Russian military has quietly tested new ways of defeating Ukrainian air defense systems using Soviet-era AN-2 Colt biplanes. Continue reading