The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office is seeking to develop a high-energy laser that can defeat groups 1 through 3 unmanned systems. Continue reading
Drone Coalition Announces $49M Funding for FPV Drones for Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey joined allies and partners in signing a document establishing a framework for the international capability coalition to supply drones for Ukraine: Continue reading
Angry Birds Attack Drones Patrolling New York City Beach
A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds. Continue reading
NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Program
NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). Continue reading
EASA Approves ETSO Certification Basis for Veronte Autopilot
EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process Continue reading
South Korea to Start Production of Anti-Aircraft Laser Weapon
South Korea will begin production of a laser weapon designed to strike down enemy drones for deployment this year, the defense procurement agency said, in a push to become the first country to operate such a weapon. Continue reading
Vision Flex Excels at 2024 IDEaS Counter UAS Sandbox in Canada
The Counter UAS Sandbox, organised by Canada’s Department of National Defence in Suffield, Alberta, hosted industry leaders in advanced solutions for detecting and defeating of UAS. Continue reading
Unmanned Vehicle Technologies and uAvionix Announce FAA BVLOS Waiver for Michigan Test Site
UVT and uAvionix have jointly announced that Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. This waiver, granted under Part 107 regulations, allows UVT to significantly advance operational capabilities, opening new avenues for remote enterprise applications. Continue reading