Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser source to the U.S. government. The laser is ruggedized for field use and miniaturizing it allows for rapid placement in tactical situations. Continue reading
Walmart and Wing Team for Drone Delivery
Two years ago, Walmart embarked on a journey to make the convenience of drone delivery a reality for our customers. Over that time, it has grown to offer it across seven states and 36 stores, completing more than 10,000 safe deliveries. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Mounties Expand Drone Operations
The Saskatchewan RCMP polices 99% of the 651,900 square kilometres that make up the province. In order to provide efficient and effective policing services, it is important to modernize and keep up with advancements in technologies to help ensure public safety. Continue reading
North Korea Converts Old Soviet Fighters into Kamikaze Drones
According to a statement made by a former intelligence agent, North Korea has initiated a military modernization program. This initiative, as reported by The Korea Times, is said to involve the repurposing of hundreds of antiquated fighter jets into kamikaze drones. Continue reading
FAA Authorizes Phoenix Air Unmanned to Operate Drones BVLoS for Certain Aerial Work
The FAA authorized Phoenix Air Unmanned to operate SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for aerial work, aerial photography, survey and powerline and pipeline patrol and inspection.
US Air Force Picks Startup to Build Blended-Wing Body Prototype for Flight Testing by 2027
The US Air Force has picked aerospace startup JetZero to build a prototype Blended-Wing Body (BWB) aircraft for testing and demonstrating new technologies, the service announced. The aircraft is to be assembled by 2026 and flight testing will begin in 2027. Continue reading
Darkhive Inc. Gets $1M Contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense
Darkhive Inc., a San Antonio-based autonomous uncrewed systems developer specializing in defense and public safety solutions, announced the award of a $1M contract with the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) to enhance the capabilities of its small autonomous drones in support of Department of Defense strategic initiatives. Continue reading
Red Cat Gets Second $2.6M Contract to Supply Teal 2 Drone to US Air Force Security Forces
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announced that subsidiary Teal Drones has received a second $2.6 million purchase order to supply Teal 2 systems to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Continue reading