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Drones of various types are playing an increasingly prominent role in modern society. This trend has been enabled by a convergence of technical advances in terms of the sophistication and functionality of controls, sensors, data handling, power, flight efficiency, and payload capacity. Continue reading
– Uber Technologies, Inc. and Flytrex, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership and Uber’s first investment in drone delivery, marking a major step forward in the future of autonomous logistics. Continue reading
Teams of U.S. Air Force and industry planners, operators and technologists gathered in a conference room in 2024 to imagine an air war over Taiwan, but this wargame came with a twist. Continue reading
On September 9th, Sichuan Tengdun Science and Technology Co., Ltd. learned that its independently developed large-scale modular commercial drone recently conducted a high-load continuous airdrop test at Zigong Lantian Airport. Continue reading
Through an ongoing collaboration, NASA and the Department of War are working to advance the future of modern drones to support long distance cargo transportation that could increase efficiency, reduce human workload, and enhance safety. Continue reading
This summer offshore wind giant Ørsted is using heavy-lifting cargo drones to carry out the largest programme of offshore equipment deliveries that has ever been done outside the military – including Hornsea 1 & 2, the largest offshore wind farms in the world. Continue reading
– uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, and VOTIX, the pioneering drone automation and orchestration platform, has announced the successful integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. The collaboration delivers real-time, aviation-grade Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making for Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) missions. Continue reading
A fledgling industry called Advanced Aerial Mobility, or AAM, is getting a jumpstart from the state. Michigan has awarded $4.1 million in grants to help develop the new technology, which uses unmanned drones over short to medium distances to move materials. Continue reading