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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a premier aviation and aerospace institution has announced a partnership with the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response to collaborate on education and research exploring how first responders are deploying small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) within the National Airspace System (NAS). Continue reading
eBee TAC drone
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. a provider of full-stack drone, sensor and software solutions, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, senseFly, has been named to the Blue sUAS 2.0 list, published by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) earlier this month. Continue reading
XQ-58A Valkyrie, F-35 Lightning II, and F-22 Raptor fly in formation
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that Kratos Unmanned Systems Division has been awarded a $17,677,612, 12-month cost plus fixed-fee contract to design and develop an Off Board Sensing Station (OBSS) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in support of Air Force Research Laboratory’s Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) technology maturation portfolio. Continue reading
Ataka-Shorokh acoustic reconnaissance module (Photo Rostec)
The Ataka-Shorokh acoustic reconnaissance module, created by the specialists of the subsidiary holding Ruselectronics, has successfully passed the factory acceptance tests. The equipment confirmed the declared technical characteristics – in particular, the ability to detect drones flying in radio silence by sound at a distance. Continue reading
Reliable Robotics Autolanding gear is visible on a Cessna 208 Cargomaster
Reliable Robotics, a supplier of automated aircraft systems, has announced a $100 million Series C funding round led by Coatue Management. Coatue joins past investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Eclipse Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures and Pathbreaker Ventures to bring total fundraising over $133 million. Continue reading
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a hardware enabled software provider to the drone industry, has announced that its TEAL Drones subsidiary has opened its new U.S.-based manufacturing facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Continue reading
A member of the US Air Force’s 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron trains with a DroneDefender system during the C-UAS training at Camp Buehring
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is improving its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) effort with a “rapidly evolving set of tools and training”. Continue reading