– GKN Aerospace has entered into a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop and demonstrate a flying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability within 18 months. Continue reading
FAA Probe After Amazon Delivery Drone Snaps Internet Cable in Texas
Amazon is facing a federal probe after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week. Continue reading
Uvision Acquires SpearUAV
–Uvision Group, a global pioneer in smart integrated systems, has announced the complete acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defence tech company, developer of encapsulated AI-based loitering systems. Continue reading
Parrot Gets Multi-Year Contract from European Defence Force for Tactical Micro UAS
– Parrot has announced that its latest generation of professional micro-UAV systems, ANAFI UKR, has been selected by a major European Defence Force, with one of its leading distribution partners acting as prime contractor, in a competitive 3- year procurement program aimed at modernizing tactical reconnaissance and situational- awareness capabilities across frontline units. Continue reading
Elton John AIDS Foundation and Zipline: $150M US State Department Boost Accelerates HIV Care Innovation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) celebrates Zipline‘s $150 million funding from the U.S. State Department to triple its lifesaving drone delivery network, a milestone that builds on the Foundation’s catalytic early support and cements their role in pioneering drone-enabled HIV care across Africa. Continue reading
$100 AI Upgrade Gives Ukrainian FPV Drones Last-Meter Accuracy in Heavy Jamming
Ukrainian first-person view (FPV) drones are reportedly hitting targets more accurately with a new AI-guided system that developers said can keep working even under heavy electronic warfare (EW). Continue reading
FBI Issues RFI for Fiber Optic Drones
The Bureau has issued a request for information (RFI) from vendors who can provide it with fiber optic drones. Additionally, it is also seeking new radio-frequency-controlled drones. Continue reading
Advanced Indigenous Drone Training in Canada
Canada’s future drone industry just gained a powerful new talent pipeline. The second cohort of the Rupertsland Emergency and Industry Skills Program (REISD), aka Métis Drone, has officially graduated at the nationally acclaimed Métis Crossing, marking another milestone in Indigenous-led innovation, advanced technology training, and economic development. Continue reading