Ukrainian soldiers are boasting on social media about their latest achievement – the capture of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle or an anti-tank kamikaze missile, administered by a particular type of electronic warfare system. Continue reading
AeroVironment Teams with Parry Labs to Develop Modular Next-Gen Long Range Reconnaissance UAS
AeroVironment (AV) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with Parry Labs, a leader in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), to architect, develop, deliver and integrate digital engineering, software, and mission system hardware into AV’s upcoming P550 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), purpose built for the U.S. Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. Continue reading
Skyports Raises in Excess of $110M in Series C Funding
Skyports, a global player in owning and operating vertiport infrastructure and flying electric drones, announced that ACS Group, one of the world’s foremost infrastructure and construction companies, has made a substantial equity investment in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the company. Continue reading
First Drone Pilot to be Named US Marine Corps’ Top ‘Aviator of the Year’
Nearly a decade ago, as a new officer, Major Shane Gentry mulled over his Marine Corps job options, including three slots for unmanned aircraft systems training open to his Basic School class. Continue reading
Embention Partners with Amazon Prime Air
Embention has signed a strategic agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. to support Amazon’s drone delivery program, Prime Air. Continue reading
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Known for results and innovation, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site marks its 10th anniversary this year. The Federal Aviation Administration-designated test site provides a crucial collaboration with the FAA and the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) industry, developing systems, rules, and procedures to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System. Continue reading
HyLight Raises $4M for Hydrogen-Powered Airship Drones
HyLight, an innovative provider of aerial inspection utilising hydrogen airship drones, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of a fundraising round, securing €3.7 million ($4 million). Continue reading
uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS C2
uAvionix, a provider of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has announced that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to scale C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications to a regional level with multiple UAS operating in proximity to one another. Continue reading