People who travelled to a Christmas drone show in West Sussex in England are demanding refunds after describing the event as “awful” and “shockingly poor”. Continue reading
Category Archives: Non-Military & Commercial UAS
DHS Launches $500M C-UAS Grant Program to Protect 2026 World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program aimed at boosting state and local capabilities to detect, track, and monitor drones that could threaten public safety or critical infrastructure. Continue reading
Elton John AIDS Foundation and Zipline: $150M US State Department Boost Accelerates HIV Care Innovation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) celebrates Zipline‘s $150 million funding from the U.S. State Department to triple its lifesaving drone delivery network, a milestone that builds on the Foundation’s catalytic early support and cements their role in pioneering drone-enabled HIV care across Africa. Continue reading
Emirates SkyCargo Chooses LODD for Autonomous VTOL Drones
– Emirates SkyCargo has opened the door to using autonomous cargo aircraft in its operations, signing an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous to examine how heavy-lift drones could support the next phase of the UAE’s logistics sector. Continue reading
DARPA Lift Challenge Offers $6.M in Prizes
Heavy lift drone competition to revolutionize vertical lift aviation, offer $6.5M in prizes Continue reading
Dubai Police Drone Achieves Guinness Speed Record at 580 km/h
Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. Continue reading
Skyports Drone Services Commences Clean Maritime Drone Demonstrator ‘BlueWater 2’
– Skyports Drone Services, a global drone-enabled delivery and inspection service, has commenced operations for its clean maritime drone demonstrator “BlueWater 2”. The project will see Skyports demonstrating drones’ potential to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial emissions monitoring, offshore drone delivery, automated port surveillance and long range maritime surveillance. Continue reading
AI Drones Give Buildings an ‘MRI’ to Make them More Energy-Efficient and Resilient
Older buildings let thousands of dollars-worth of energy go to waste each year through leaky roofs, old windows, and insufficient insulation. But even as building owners face mounting pressure to comply with stricter energy codes, making smart decisions about how to invest in efficiency is a major challenge. Continue reading