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The Thales Spy’Ranger 330 in service with the French Army as part of the SMDR programme has obtained its first type certification by the French defence procurement agency’s airworthiness authority, testifying to the system’s proven performance in combat situations. Continue reading
vHive, a software solution that enables enterprises to deploy autonomous drone hives to create Digital Twins of their assets, announced that it has secured $25 million in Series B funding. Continue reading
AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $19,737,523 firm-fixed-price contract for RQ-20 Puma AE systems, reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition kits, initial spares package, contractor logistics support and new equipment training for the country of Ukraine. Continue reading
Following the partial collapse of a Boston-area parking garage onto subway tunnels, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials used a drone to conduct preliminary inspections on two subway lines before sending in a team of structural engineers. Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that it will donate more than 100 Quantix Recon unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and operational training services to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and territorial forces amid the ongoing war against Russia. Continue reading
BAE Systems and Pipistrel Aircraft have announced plans to collaborate on the development of solutions for the defence and security market, including the application of electric aircraft. Continue reading
Videos have circulated on Twitter and the Chinese social media platform Weibo of what appears to be a drone hovering in the sky, broadcasting Covid lockdown guidelines to residents under quarantine. Continue reading
Pierce Aerospace has announced a partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to integrate Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal Remote ID technologies into Vigilant’s FlightHorizon airspace management and flight safety products. Continue reading