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IDF soldier with drone that intercepted incendiary balloon from Gaza (Photo: Reuters)
For several months, the IDF hid from the public the fact Hamas drones dropped explosives inside an Israeli community on the Gaza border; this could’ve been an experiment indicating on a worrying new capability, which could be used to target Iron Dome batteries and IDF positions. Continue reading
The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) has announced the launch of the Nevada Drone Center of Excellence for Public Safety (NDCOE). The mission is to save lives and reduce air hazards from drone incursions by empowering a shared safety vision with the FAA’s integration of drones into the commercial air traffic system. Continue reading
Michigan-based Great Lakes Drone Company is one of only three companies in the U.S. approved by the FAA to perform lighted drone shows. The company has four stock shows ranging from 25 to 100 drones as well as shows it customizes for customers. Continue reading
Yavapai County is seeing first-hand the advantages of drone use when it comes to inspections – specifically, solar panel inspections. Matthew Mintzmyer, Associate Professor of Aviation at Yavapai College, has developed a UAS program that gives students the hands-on experience necessary to perform such tasks. Continue reading
Textron Systems and Textron Aviation, has announced the successful integration and demonstration of the company’s manned-unmanned teaming capability via the Textron Systems Synturian® control and collaboration technology and Textron Aviation Defense Scorpion jet. Continue reading
Aeronautics Ltd. will supply Dominator unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Thai Ministry of Defense, the company reported to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). The volume of the deal, which includes UAVs, land equipment, and accompanying services, is $27 million over three years. Payment will be according to the milestones set in the agreement. Continue reading
The third edition of the Airspace Security Report encompasses drone detection and airspace security news for the first half of 2018. Continue reading
PrecisionHawk Inc., a provider of drone technology for the enterprise, has announced a partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a non-profit organization that advocates for general aviation. This collaboration brings together two of the top aviation organizations to connect pilots with a growing network of drone service providers, as well as access to training, legal services, and job opportunities. Continue reading