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- [Akin Provides Latest FCC Updates - Third Report and Order](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/akin-provides-latest-fcc-updates-third-report-and-order/) - The FCC adopted a Third Report and Order on July 22, 2026, further tightening its Covered List rules under the Secure Networks Act, according to a client alert from Akin Gump. The new order bans authorization of "logic-bearing hardware components"—chips, chipsets, IoT modules, and similar parts—made by any Covered List entity, even when installed in
- [UGREEN Enters the AIoT Space With New Smart Home Ecosystem and Appoints Christian Gonzalez as Global Brand Ambassador](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ugreen-enters-the-aiot-space-with-new-smart-home-ecosystem-and-appoints-christian-gonzalez-as-global-brand-ambassador/) - UGREEN moves AI processing, storage, and device control into the home with its local-first HomeAgent ecosystem, reducing reliance on cloud services, while MagFlow debuts the world's first liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank BOSTON, Sept. 3, 2026 - UGREEN, a leading global consumer technology company, hosted the UGREEN Smart Living Launch Event on Sept. 1
- [UGREEN Unveils New MagFlow Lineup, Featuring the World’s First Liquid-Cooled Qi2 25W Magnetic Power Bank](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ugreen-unveils-new-magflow-lineup-featuring-the-worlds-first-liquid-cooled-qi2-25w-magnetic-power-bank/) - FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 3, 2026 – At the UGREEN Smart Living Launch Event at Gillette Stadium, UGREEN, a leading global consumer technology company, unveiled three new additions to its MagFlow Series. As UGREEN’s flagship wireless charging lineup, MagFlow delivers faster, cooler, and more stable charging. Spanning portable power, three-device desktop charging, and a compact foldable
- [Quantum Systems launches Maritime domain, introducing Seavex and Subvex](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-launches-maritime-domain-introducing-seavex-and-subvex/) - Quantum Systems is expanding into the maritime domain, connecting autonomous operations above and below the waterline with its existing capabilities in the air and on land. With the launch, the company introduces Seavex and Subvex, its first two maritime systems designed for persistent surveillance, critical infrastructure protection and Counter-UAS operations. Sesimbra, Portugal, 14 September 2026 – Quantum
- [Wingcopter Launches Tactical Reconnaissance Drone With Up to Six Hours of Flight Time](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wingcopter-launches-tactical-reconnaissance-drone-with-up-to-six-hours-of-flight-time/) - The Wingcopter 262 offers a tactical range of 150 kilometres and a flight time of up to six hours. The modular all-electric VTOL aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of just 10 kg. • The Wingcopter 262 is designed for reconnaissance missions and persistent situational awareness across an extended tactical area of operations.• It integrates
- [OpEd: Weather Superiority for Drone Warfare and Counter-UAS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-weather-superiority-for-drone-warfare-and-counter-uas-operations/) - Sun Tzu told commanders to know the ground and know the weather, and victory would be total. Modern militaries still study his doctrine, yet weather intelligence rarely gets the resources or attention given to sensors, munitions or communications. This gap will decide who gains a critical asymmetric advantage in the drone fights of the next
- [Lockheed Martin's Vectis Drone Nears First Flight Ahead of AFA Air, Space, Cyber](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lockheed-martins-vectis-drone-nears-first-flight-ahead-of-afa-air-space-cyber/) - Lockheed Martin is accelerating production of its Vectis collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and will build four additional prototypes, the company revealed in an exclusive media roundtable, ahead of this week's AFA Air, Space, Cyber conference. Ron Fehlen, vice president and general manager of Skunk Works, told reporters the company remains on schedule to fly Vectis
- [Techno-Autonomy Takes Flight: TEAL Builds the Connectivity Backbone for BVLOS Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/techno-autonomy-takes-flight-teal-builds-the-connectivity-backbone-for-bvlos-drones/) - Programmable connectivity is the foundation of autonomy itself, according to the co-founder and CEO of TEAL, Robby Hamblet. Hamblet joined the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and spent 45 minutes making a case that connectivity is not simply a supporting utility for beyond visual line (BVLOS) of sight drone operations, but rather the infrastructure that determines
- [Eutelsat and Skynopy partner to develop Global AKAR, one of the largest software-defined global ground networks for satellite services](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/eutelsat-and-skynopy-partner-to-develop-global-akar-one-of-the-largest-software-defined-global-ground-networks-for-satellite-services/) - The partnership combines Eutelsat's global ground infrastructure with Skynopy's software-defined orchestration technologies to offer the largest data download ground service for Low Earth Orbit satellites. Paris, 9th September 2026 - At the International Space Summit hosted by the President of the French Republic, Eutelsat and Skynopy announced the signature of a partnership establishing Global AKAR,
- [Aerospacelab Awarded €2.4 Billion Landmark Contract to Build 264 LEO Satellites for IRIS²](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerospacelab-awarded-e2-4-billion-landmark-contract-to-build-264-leo-satellites-for-iris²/) - Aerospacelab secures IRIS2’s largest satellite manufacturing mandate as it is set to lead Europe's Most ambitious satellite constellation through the design, production and delivery of 264 LEO (Low earth Orbit) satellite platforms, out of the IRIS2 348 total satellites of the constellation, for the flagship secure connectivity constellation. Paris, France – September 10, 2026 –
- [WaiV Robotics Completes World’s First Autonomous Offshore Landing On A Moving Vessel At Night](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/waiv-robotics-completes-worlds-first-autonomous-offshore-landing-on-a-moving-vessel-at-night/) - WaiV’s two-day offshore demonstrations moved autonomous drone recovery beyond controlled environments against real maritime conditions, testing the system against darkness, changing seas, and unstable deck conditions. London, UK, September 9, 2026 – WaiV Robotics, a maritime infrastructure developer, has completed a series of open-sea demonstrations of its autonomous drone launch and recovery system, including the first-ever autonomous
- [SpaceLocker announces investment from Thales Corporate Ventures and three new missions and, asserting its status as a Space Operator](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/spacelocker-announces-investment-from-thales-corporate-ventures-and-three-new-missions-and-asserting-its-status-as-a-space-operator/) - French space operator SpaceLocker is redefining orbital infrastructure by leveraging satellites as shared platforms for faster, more competitive, and sustainable missions. SpaceLocker today announced two major milestones in its development: a strategic investment from Thales Corporate Ventures and the launch of three new shared missions scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Just months after its first
- [The Drone Forum 2026 Announces Limited Scholarships for Emerging Drone Professionals and Entrepreneurs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-drone-forum-2026-announces-limited-scholarships-for-emerging-drone-professionals-and-entrepreneurs/) - Business-focused conference will bring together drone pilots, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and technology professionals October 28–30, 2026 at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida ORLAND, Florida. — September 10, 2026 — The Drone Forum 2026, a business development conference focused on the rapidly expanding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, will be held October 28–30, 2026, bringing
- [Embention releases upgraded Veronte KAI FCC for One-Way drones at MSPO](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-releases-upgraded-veronte-kai-fcc-for-one-way-drones-at-mspo/) - September 10, 2026. Embention has officially unveiled the latest iteration of the Veronte KAI, at the MSPO 2026defense exposition. Engineered specifically to address the rigorous demands of modern loitering munitions, C-UAS platforms, and one-way kinetic drones. At the core of the Veronte KAI upgrade, it incorporates a newly upgraded, high-grade tactical IMU capable of tracking extreme dynamic maneuvers up
- [Volatus Aerospace Awarded Canadian Defence Contract for Tactical ISR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for up to 5,000 systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/volatus-aerospace-awarded-canadian-defence-contract-for-tactical-isr-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-for-up-to-5000-systems/) - Initial award includes 100 tactical ISR systems under a Government of Canada procurement framework valued at up to C$25 million MIRABEL, Québec, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: ABB.F) (“Volatus” or the “Company”), a Canadian-headquartered global aerospace and defence company, today announced that it has been awarded a
- [Vertical Flight Society Announces the Winners of the 43rd Annual Student Design Competition & Releases 44th (2027) SDC Request for Proposal](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vertical-flight-society-announces-the-winners-of-the-43rd-annual-student-design-competition-releases-44th-2027-sdc-request-for-proposal/) - Georgia Tech and TU Delft Take Top Honors Fairfax, Virginia, USA — The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is proud to announce the winners of its 43rd (2026) Annual Student Design Competition, recognizing outstanding achievement in vertical flight innovation by university students from around the world. Each year, the VFS Student Design Competition challenges university teams to develop conceptual designs for vertical
- [SPH Engineering and Measur Expand Partnership to Strengthen Canadian Access to Specialized Drone Sensor Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sph-engineering-and-measur-expand-partnership-to-strengthen-canadian-access-to-specialized-drone-sensor-solutions/) - Measur appointed Master Distributor for selected SPH Engineering sensor solutions across mining, hydrography, geophysics, oil & gas, utilities, and environmental monitoring RIGA, Latvia, Sept. 10, 2026 — SPH Engineering, a global developer of drone software and integrated solutions for industrial applications, has expanded its partnership with Measur, a division of The Hoskin Group. Under the
- [OpEd: The Midair Collision Warning Systems Miss, and How to Close the Gap](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-the-midair-collision-warning-systems-miss-and-how-to-close-the-gap/) - A midair collision between two firefighting helicopters in Greece this August, which resulted in a tragic loss of life, exposed a critical gap in aviation safety. Current collision avoidance technology does little to protect aircraft flying in close coordination at low altitude. Closing that gap requires a new way for aircraft to talk to each
- [Two Skies, One Conversation: How FAA and EASA Are Racing Toward Scalable BVLOS Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/two-skies-one-conversation-how-faa-and-easa-are-racing-toward-scalable-bvlos-drone-operations/) - On the final morning of Commercial UAV Expo, the drone industry got something rare: the FAA and EASA in the same room, on the same stage, answering the same questions in real time. The session, "Two Skies, One Conversation: Comparing FAA and EASA Approaches to BVLOS Drone Operations," pulled back the curtain on how the
- [Elbit Unveils Fuze: A New Subsidiary Focused on Coordinated Unmanned Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-unveils-fuze-a-new-subsidiary-focused-on-coordinated-unmanned-systems/) - AI is at the heart of a system that will enable armies to operate large numbers of unmanned systems in complex missions. A day after the Israeli Defence Forces chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced that there is a plan to launch a new branch dedicated to "unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.", Israeli
- [Geo Week Announces Strategic Partnerships for 2027 Event](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-announces-strategic-partnerships-for-2027-event/) - Leading geospatial and mapping event confirms partners to unite the industry and enhance offerings through collaboration SALT LAKE CITY, UT – USA, September 9, 2026 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced their Strategic Partnerships for 2027, comprised of Event Partners, Industry Partners, and
- [KONGSBERG Selects Echodyne MESA Radar for Counter-UAS Weapon Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kongsberg-selects-echodyne-mesa-radar-for-counter-uas-weapon-systems/) - Low-SWaP, precision-tracking radar integrated with PROTECTOR RS4 and RS6 remote weapon stations to strengthen detection-to-defeat performance against drones KIRKLAND, Wash., and KONGSBERG, Norway - September 9, 2026 - Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announced that KONGSBERG has selected Echodyne's MESA® radar platform for a range of air and surface applications. Among the first use cases,
- [UNIVITY Successfully Establishes the First 5G NTN TDD Connection in Millimeter-Wave (mmWave) Frequencies from Space](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/univity-successfully-establishes-the-first-5g-ntn-tdd-connection-in-millimeter-wave-mmwave-frequencies-from-space/) - With uniSpark, UNIVITY combines onboard regenerative 5G processing, millimeter-wave frequencies and TDD operation in orbit for the first time, paving the way for new spectrum resources for satellite communications. UNIVITY, an operator of space-based connectivity services, announces the success of uniSpark, its first in-orbit technology demonstration mission. Launched in June 2025, uniSpark established a fully
- [ISI Unveiled New Satellite With AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/isi-unveiled-new-satellite-with-ai/) - Israeli company ImageSat International today unveiled EROS NOVA, its next-generation Very-Very-High-Resolution (VVHR) Earth observation satellite. Designed to deliver imagery at a native resolution of 25 cm, EROS NOVA will provide an exceptional level of visual detail from space, supporting precise intelligence collection, identification and analysis for defense, intelligence and strategic applications. According to the company
- [2026 World Power Battery Conference Held in Yibin, China](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/2026-world-power-battery-conference-held-in-yibin-china/) - YIBIN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 September 2026 - The 2026 World Power Battery Conference opened on September 3 in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China. Focusing on industry policies, cutting-edge technologies, innovative applications, new energy storage technologies, and battery recycling, the conference features a series of thematic sessions. These sessions are designed to deepen cross-border industrial
- [Moving Past the Stick: Training Pilots for Aircraft That Fly Themselves](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/moving-past-the-stick-training-pilots-for-aircraft-that-fly-themselves/) - Autonomous drones are not eliminating the pilot. They are changing what being a pilot means. The industry needs to rethink how it defines competence. The Operational Transformation At the start of a routine autonomous inspection mission, a small drone lifts from a weatherproof dock beside an industrial facility. No operator stands beneath it. The aircraft
- [From Hover to Loiter: Why Canadian Public Safety Agencies Need to Rethink Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-hover-to-loiter-why-canadian-public-safety-agencies-need-to-rethink-flight/) - When a suspect sped off during an Ottawa police pursuit, the department couldn't keep up. Police Chief Eric Stubbs later noted that, while his department uses drones, it lacked the kind of air support that would have made a difference. A quadcopter limited by battery capacity and legal visual line-of-sight requirements does not cut in
- [The 2209 NPRM Is Behind Us. What Now for Critical Infrastructure and CUAS?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-2209-nprm-is-behind-us-what-now-for-critical-infrastructure-and-cuas/) - The comment window on the FAA's Section 2209 rule closed August 5th. It’s still not a final rule, That may still be six to twelve months out, at best. But the fact that comments are closed changes what critical infrastructure operators should be doing right now…and most haven't started. What 2209 Actually Creates Section 2209
- [Kutta Technologies’ KTAC Controller Approved for DCMA Blue LIS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kutta-technologies-ktac-controller-approved-for-dcma-blue-lis/) - PHOENIX, AZ — August pril 2825, 2026 — Kutta Technologies, a leader in unmanned systems control software and hardware, today announced that its KTAC (Kutta Tactical Controller) has been approved by the Change Control Board (CCB) for inclusion on the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue List as of April 20, 2026. The DCMA Blue
- [Battelle Advances Biothreat Detection with Novel Spray-Based Technology Developed for Defense Applications](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/battelle-advances-biothreat-detection-with-novel-spray-based-technology-developed-for-defense-applications/) - COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2026) — Battelle scientists are advancing a breakthrough approach to biothreat detection that could transform how hazardous biological agents are identified across military, healthcare and food safety environments. Originally developed in response to a U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) need, the technology uses a specially engineered liquid that can be sprayed onto surfaces and
- [Europe’s Autonomy Sector Is Accelerating. DroneX 2026 Shows What Comes Next](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/europes-autonomy-sector-is-accelerating-dronex-2026-shows-what-comes-next/) - Europe’s autonomy sector has entered a decisive new phase. After years of experimentation, pilot projects and proof‑of‑concept trials, the conversation has changed. The question no longer centers around whether autonomous systems can deliver value, but rather how quickly they can be integrated into the infrastructure, services and national capabilities that depend on them. DroneX 2026,
- [Tesla Has an Internal Document Called “Radar Saves Us,” NHTSA Wants to Know Why](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tesla-has-an-internal-document-called-radar-saves-us-nhtsa-wants-to-know-why/) - Tesla has an internal document called “Radar Saves Us.” On July 2, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Tesla a letter demanding to know how that document was developed and why the company kept telling the public its camera-only system could handle any condition. The request ties directly to nine “Full Self-Driving” crashes,
- [Nebli Puts the Live Drone Picture at the Center of Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nebli-puts-the-live-drone-picture-at-the-center-of-operations/) - A drone pilot in the field may have the clearest view of an unfolding incident, inspection site or security perimeter. The people who need to make decisions, however, often sit somewhere else. They may work from a command post, an operations center, a client office or a partner agency. Too often, they receive video late,
- [Harris Aerial, Skyline Nav AI, and UtopiaCompression win “Pitch the Press” at Commercial UAV Expo 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/harris-aerial-skyline-nav-ai-and-utopiacompression-win-pitch-the-press-at-commercial-uav-expo-2026/) - Top Products and Solutions Selected by Leading UAV Industry Journalists Las Vegas, NV, September 3, 2026 – Harris Aerial, Skyline Nav AI, and UtopiaCompression have been named the three winners of the annual “Pitch the Press” competition at Commercial UAV Expo, the leading international trade show and conference focused on commercial drone technology. Each year,
- [Mass Production of Strike Drones in Germany Begins ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mass-production-of-strike-drones-in-germany-begins/) - Auterion-Airlogix joint venture produces first Anubis and Seth X airframes, starting serial delivery of more than 5,000 systems under a German government contract MUNICH, Germany, September 3, 2026. For the first time, heavy strike drones are being mass-produced on German soil. The Auterion-Airlogix joint venture has completed its first airframes and started serial production of
- [Momentum, Excitement High as Industry Readies for NBAA-BACE](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/momentum-excitement-high-as-industry-readies-for-nbaa-bace/) - Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2026 – The world’s most powerful business aviation event begins in under two months with an extraordinary lineup of aircraft and exhibitors, fresh voices, aerospace legends and transformative new experiences.Momentum is surging for the 2026 NBAA-BACE, building from a record-setting lineup of spring 2026 NBAA events to the one week when the
- [MSSA Expands Reference Architecture to Address Complex Architectural and Service Challenges in Evolving NTN Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mssa-expands-reference-architecture-to-address-complex-architectural-and-service-challenges-in-evolving-ntn-systems/) - Major updates focus on regenerative payload architectures and enabling the coexistence of 5G NR and NB‑IoT services within a single satellite constellation San Ramon, Calif. — September 2, 2026 — The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) today announced an update to its Reference Architecture Version 2.0 addressing two key areas of growing importance for the industry: the transition toward
- [AirVenture Goes Vertical: Vertical Aviation Takes Center Stage At Aviation’s Largest Event](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airventure-goes-vertical-vertical-aviation-takes-center-stage-at-aviations-largest-event/) - For more than seven decades, EAA AirVenture has been known as the world's premier celebration of general aviation. In 2026, however, the event reached another milestone as vertical aviation (think: helicopters, electric aircraft, hybrid propulsion and Advanced Air Mobility or AAM) claimed a prominent place on one of aviation's biggest stages. In the end, AirVenture
- [When Skies Turn Orange: Drones Enhance Wildfires Response In Canada and Beyond](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-skies-turn-orange-drones-enhance-wildfires-response-in-canada-and-beyond/) - Wildfire smoke blanketed Toronto, Chicago and New York this summer, a grim reminder that fires have no international borders. Canada has logged more than 6 million acres burned so far in 2026, which puts the country on pace for one of its worst seasons on record. At the same time, the United States has already
- [CATUAV Gains First Spanish SAIL III Approval](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/catuav-gains-first-spanish-sail-iii-approval/) - July 1, 2026. We are proud to announce that CATUAV, the registered UAS operator branded as BCN Drone Center, has obtained the first SAIL III operational authorization granted in Spain. This achievement culminates nearly a year of intensive work and close collaboration among key stakeholders across the UAS ecosystem: AESA, as the competent authority, applied EASA’s new
- [InnoHK R&D Centres Establish Base at Science Park to Drive Emerging Industries and Pioneer Future Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/innohk-rd-centres-establish-base-at-science-park-to-drive-emerging-industries-and-pioneer-future-innovation/) - HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Commission, successfully hosted the launch ceremony for the third InnoHK research cluster (SEAM@InnoHK) at Hong Kong Science Park today. Focusing on emerging domains such as sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing,
- [Section 2209 Promises to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Drones. Two Industry Veterans Say It Misses the Mark](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/section-2209-promises-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-from-drones-two-industry-veterans-say-it-misses-the-mark/) - The FAA finally released its long-awaited draft rule implementing Section 2209 of the 2016 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act, and public comments closed on August 5th. Two of the drone industry's most experienced voices, Charlton Evans, founder and CEO of End State Solutions, and Calvin Rieb, senior director at Cargill, spent nearly an hour
- [Robin Radar Expands U.S. Footprint With New Virginia Headquarters as Counter-Drone Demand Accelerates](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/robin-radar-expands-u-s-footprint-with-new-virginia-headquarters-as-counter-drone-demand-accelerates/) - Robin Radar, the Dutch counter-drone radar company, has cut the ribbon on its larger US headquarters in Sterling, Virginia. This grand opening marks the next step in a growth trajectory that began with bird detection systems in 2010 and now spans global defense and civil security markets. CEO Siete Hamminga discussed the expansion, the company's
- [Battery Chemistry Becomes the New Battleground for Drone Endurance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/battery-chemistry-becomes-the-new-battleground-for-drone-endurance/) - The drone industry has spent years chasing better sensors, smarter autonomy and lighter airframes. But the real ceiling on mission performance has been sitting inside the battery pack all along. A new alliance between Factorial Energy and Tulip Tech has put that reality on full display. Early flight testing already shows a 30 percent range
- [OpEd: Counter-UAS Policy Gaps Still Threaten America's Drone Defense Progress](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-counter-uas-policy-gaps-still-threaten-americas-drone-defense-progress/) - Washington seems to be declaring victory over the policy fight in counter-UAS. I have covered this space long enough to recognize an inaccurate assessment of reality when I hear one. The policy is not finished. The laws and regulations relating to counter-UAS have made genuine strides over the past two years. New legislation aimed at
- [Candrone Joins GeoCue Global Distribution Network to Deliver TrueView LiDAR and LP360 Software Across Canada](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/candrone-joins-geocue-global-distribution-network-to-deliver-trueview-lidar-and-lp360-software-across-canada/) - Leading Canadian drone and remote sensing solutions provider expands access to GeoCue’s integrated LiDAR hardware and point cloud processing workflow. Huntsville, AL – GeoCue, a leading provider of high-accuracy drone LiDAR mapping sensors and geospatial processing software, is pleased to welcome Candrone to its growing global distribution network, expanding access to TrueView LiDAR solutions and
- [FAA Opens Competition for BEYOND Phase 2, Doubling Its BVLOS Testbed as Part 108 Remains Stalled](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-opens-competition-for-beyond-phase-2-doubling-its-bvlos-testbed-as-part-108-remains-stalled/) - The Federal Aviation Administration has formally launched the competitive selection process for Phase 2 of its BEYOND program, releasing a Screening Information Request (SIR 697DCK-26-R-00423) that will award up to eight Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments to expand beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations across the
- [Trump Signs Order to Create a "U.S. Space Academy." But Is It Actually a Service Academy?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trump-signs-order-to-create-a-u-s-space-academy-but-is-it-actually-a-service-academy/) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026, during a ceremony honoring the Artemis II crew, directing the federal government to begin planning what he billed as a new "United States Space Academy" — an institution he compared to West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Coast Guard
- [Layers of Protection: How the Drone Industry Is Building Its Own Swiss Cheese Defense Against Disaster](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/layers-of-protection-how-the-drone-industry-is-building-its-own-swiss-cheese-defense-against-disaster/) - Borrowing from aviation safety's Swiss Cheese Model, no single layer of airspace defense is airtight. But stacking several layers together closes most of the gaps. At this year’s Law-Tech Connect (LTC) Workshop, five panelists representing radar, RF cyber takeover, detection sensors, government acquisition and national security law, spent less time describing individual products and more
- [High Interest In The Elbit Seagull](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/high-interest-in-the-elbit-seagull/) - Major military conflicts may arise from seaways being blocked to commercial traffic. In the Strait of Hormuz, this is already happening. No wonder navies and defense forces across Europe, and beyond, are showing active, growing interest in the Elbit Systems SeaGull unmanned surface vessel. Israeli defence sources confirmed that the ongoing situation in the Strait
- [MD Aircraft, Wings Capital Management, and Blue Skies Aviation Sign Letter of Intent for 10 All-Electric MDA1 Aircraft to Advance Sustainable Aviation Across South Asia](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/md-aircraft-wings-capital-management-and-blue-skies-aviation-sign-letter-of-intent-for-10-all-electric-mda1-aircraft-to-advance-sustainable-aviation-across-south-asia/) - Friedeburg, Germany – 6 July 2026. Wings Capital Management LLC (United Arab Emirates) and Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka) have signed a pre-order agreement with MD Aircraft GmbH to secure production slots for ten all-electric MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft, showing their comittment to introduce zero-emission regional air mobility across South Asia and the
- [Lite Coms and Comtech Terminal-Modem Configuration Achieves Certification for SES Space & Defense’s Sovereign SATCOM Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lite-coms-and-comtech-terminal-modem-configuration-achieves-certification-for-ses-space-defenses-sovereign-satcom-solutions/) - As demand for network sovereignty increases, the terminal-modem configuration enables defense and government customers to own and control critical communications infrastructure 26 August, 2026: Lite Coms, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of advanced tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals for defense and government applications, today announced that its Lite Sat 1.3A terminal, paired with the SES Government
- [Electra, City of Helsinki, and Haaga-Helia University Sign MOU to Explore Direct Aviation Across the Gulf of Finland](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-city-of-helsinki-and-haaga-helia-university-sign-mou-to-explore-direct-aviation-across-the-gulf-of-finland/) - Collaboration will study how Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft can create faster, quieter, and more direct connections between Helsinki and Tallinn, where 7.5 million people travel each year HELSINKI — August 27th, 2026 — Electra today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Helsinki and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences to
- [Titan Protection Named One of America's Top 25 Security Firms for Second Year in a Row](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/titan-protection-named-one-of-americas-top-25-security-firms-for-second-year-in-a-row/) - Data Shows Titan had 72% increase in revenue from 2024 to 2025 (Overland Park, KS) – Titan Protection, a trailblazer in integrated security services and advanced surveillance technologies, is proud to announce that it has once again been ranked among the Top 25 Leading Security Companies in the U.S. on the 2026 Leading Security Guard Companies List by SecurityLetter,
- [LiveU Closes The Visibility Gap For Critical Infrastructure Protection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/liveu-closes-the-visibility-gap-for-critical-infrastructure-protection/) - Real-time video and rapid file transfer have changed how government agencies and private asset owners monitor bridges, power grids, water systems and transportation corridors across the country. LiveU, a leader in bonded IP video transmission, provides infrastructure operators a live window into remote assets that once required costly site visits or dangerous manual inspections. Here’s
- [Blended Security: How Titan Protection Merges Drones, People and Policy to Fight Modern Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/blended-security-how-titan-protection-merges-drones-people-and-policy-to-fight-modern-threats/) - Ryan Smith spent his early career walking commercial properties as an 18-year-old security officer, then patrolling streets as a police officer for 14 years, all the while asking why the cameras mounted on buildings couldn't do more than just record. On a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Smith walked through how that
- [Inside the New Rules, Real Risks and Hidden Vulnerabilities Shaping Counter-Drone Security in America](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inside-the-new-rules-real-risks-and-hidden-vulnerabilities-shaping-counter-drone-security-in-america/) - Full Crew Episode 83 brought together legal, technical and cyber experts to unpack the new security realities post-SAFER SKIES Act. Moderator and Autonomy Global Ambassador for Education and Training Bronwyn Morgan opened the show with a promise that security would look different from every angle in the room. By the end of the hour, the
- [Geo Week Opens Event Scholarship Applications for 2027; Program Expands on Workforce Development Initiatives](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-opens-event-scholarship-applications-for-2027-program-expands-on-workforce-development-initiatives/) - The GEO Empower scholarship program is cornerstone to bridging workforce gap Salt Lake City, UT — August 25, 2026 — Organizers of Geo Week announced that the application period is now open for the GEO Empower Event Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to empowering university students passionate about utilizing geospatial, surveying, mapping, and 3D technology for
- [Esox Group Introduces New X2 Unmanned Ground Vehicle Platform, Begins Client Pilot Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/esox-group-introduces-new-x2-unmanned-ground-vehicle-platform-begins-client-pilot-program/) - As Combat UGVs Prove Strategically Decisive Across Modern Battlefields, Armed Forces Face Critical Bottleneck with Conventional Electric Motors Often Failing in Difficult Terrain. The New ESOX X2 Features Four ESOX Theron In-Wheel Motors Delivering More Power and Torque Than Any Other Electric Motor in the World. New X2 Also Features Solid-State Battery Pack That Stores
- [SPARC AI Launches Overwatch Positioning Network for Drones Operating Without GPS, Network Live For Ukraine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sparc-ai-launches-overwatch-positioning-network-for-drones-operating-without-gps-network-live-for-ukraine/) - Aug. 25, 2026: SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI; OTCQB: SPAIF; Frankfurt: 5OV0) (“SPARC AI” or the “Company”) a defense technology company, today announced the launch of the Overwatch Positioning Network, a live service that provides drones with their position when GPS is jammed, spoofed or unavailable. The aircraft sends its sensor data to Overwatch and receives its
- [Beyond the Final Whistle: What EnforceAir's World Cup Deployment Tells Us About the Future of C-UAS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-the-final-whistle-what-enforceairs-world-cup-deployment-tells-us-about-the-future-of-c-uas/) - The final whistle has blown on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With it, the curtain of operational secrecy surrounding one of the largest counter-drone efforts in the history of major event security has lifted. D-Fend Solutions has now confirmed that its EnforceAir platform provided airspace protection for more than 20 public safety agencies across the
- [AI in the Future of Tanks](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/merkada-ai-in-the-future-of-tanks/) - Is the main battle tank (MBT) still valid in the new combat zone? According to Israeli experts the current design will have to undergo many changes, including the heavy use of AI that will help the platform to survive against fast evolving threats. The question has been in the air for quite some time, but
- [VinSpace Announces Launch Contract with SpaceX, Marking a New Milestone for Vietnam's Space Industry](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vinspace-announces-launch-contract-with-spacex-marking-a-new-milestone-for-vietnams-space-industry/) - HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 August 2026 - VinSpace Joint Stock Company ("VinSpace") announced the signing of a launch contract with U.S.-basedSpaceX. The agreement marks a significant milestone in VinSpace's roadmap to build comprehensive aerospace capabilities, advancing its mission to foster the development of Vietnam's space industry. Under the agreement, VinSpace's satellites will launch aboard a
- [Ondas Opens New Unmanned Aircraft Training, Test, and Operations Facility at NAAMCE in Springfield, Ohio](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-opens-new-unmanned-aircraft-training-test-and-operations-facility-at-naamce-in-springfield-ohio/) - SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, August 19, 2026 – Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) formally opened a new training, testing, and flight operations facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) in Springfield, Ohio, on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The site will be operated by Ondas Sentinel, the company's operating division for autonomous defense technologies. Ondas Sentinel includes the teams and
- [Buy Your Drones Now: New Tariffs Will Hike Up Prices](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/buy-your-drones-now-new-tariffs-will-hike-up-prices/) - On August 13, President Trump issued the latest hit to drone operators and manufacturers. His proclamation “Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft System Components Into the United States” under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act slaps heavy new tariffs on drones and components. What Do The New Tariffs Mean? Drones are
- [IP Law Summit 2026 to Convene Senior Intellectual Property Leaders in Boston](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ip-law-summit-2026-to-convene-senior-intellectual-property-leaders-in-boston/) - Boston, MAThe IP Law Summit 2026, hosted by Marcus Evans, will take place on September 17-18, 2026, at the Encore Boston Harbor. This invitation only, premium Summit brings together senior intellectual property executives and innovative solution providers to address the evolving challenges shaping intellectual property strategy, protection and commercialization. Designed for IP leaders representing some
- [The New Drone Career Path in Africa and Beyond: From Pilot to System Operator](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-new-drone-career-path-in-africa-and-beyond-from-pilot-to-system-operator/) - Since I got my drone license in Africa four years ago, I have worked in different industries, ranging from surveillance, mapping, agriculture and training. The drone industry’s landscape was fairly new then, and being licensed and knowing how to fly was good enough. However, today you rarely see job postings that only look for people
- [AI, Emerging Tech and Cross Agency Collaboration: Border Security At The Edge](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-emerging-tech-and-cross-agency-collaboration-border-security-at-the-edge/) - At the 2026 GBEF EDGE Security Summit, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Commissioner Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia pulled back the curtain on how his team leverages AI, emerging technology and cross agency collaboration for border security and global commerce. In a fast-paced talk peppered with humor and hard numbers,
- [uAvionix and Airwise Solutions Partner to Advance Real-Time UTM Capabilities for Skyway Range](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uavionix-and-airwise-solutions-partner-to-advance-real-time-utm-capabilities-for-skyway-range/) - Strategic collaboration integrates uAvionix FlightLine™ surveillance data into the Airwise Nexus platform to deliver real-time airspace awareness for complex BVLOS operations. BIGFORK, Mont., and TULSA, Okla., Aug. 18, 2026 — uAvionix, a leader in advanced airspace surveillance and communications solutions, and Airwise Solutions, a provider of enterprise drone operations software, uncrewed traffic management (UTM), and airspace operational intelligence (airwiseOS),
- [ Green Flyway and MD Aircraft GmbH Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Electric Aviation in the Nordic Region ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/green-flyway-and-md-aircraft-gmbh-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-advance-electric-aviation-in-the-nordic-region/) - Germany, 06.23.2026 – Green Flyway and MD Aircraft GmbH are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of electric aviation technologies and supporting infrastructure within the Green Flyway initiative. The agreement marks an important step toward strengthening sustainable regional
- [At The Edge Of Security: The Quantum And AI Seismic Convergence](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/at-the-edge-of-security-the-quantum-and-ai-seismic-convergence/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing have already collided in the security landscape and changed how governments, industry, and critical infrastructure operate. At the GBEF EDGE Security Summit, a panel of senior leaders from government, industry, and Congress described this collision as a “seismic convergence.” When combined with powerful sensors and networks, this tech holds
- [Improving Police Public Safety Search Capability in Scotland with GIS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/improving-police-public-safety-search-capability-in-scotland-with-gis/) - When Glasgow hosted the 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate summit, Police Scotland had to secure one of the largest and most complex events the country had ever seen. A paper-based search process was never going to keep up with that challenge. That pressure drove a GIS-driven mobile workflow that has since
- [North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer and GrandSKY's Thomas Swoyer Map America's Counter-Drone Reckoning](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/north-dakota-senator-kevin-cramer-and-grandskys-thomas-swoyer-map-americas-counter-drone-reckoning/) - Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and GrandSKY President Thomas Swoyer joined the Dawn of Autonomy podcast to lay out exactly how close the United States is to a serious counter-drone gap, and exactly what North Dakota is doing to close it. The conversation ranged from personal histories and hard budget numbers to a base
- [Vietnam’s Port Digital Twins: Portcoast Leverages Reality Capture And AI To Redesign Maritime Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vietnams-port-digital-twins-portcoast-leverages-reality-capture-and-ai-to-redesign-maritime-operations/) - As Vietnam races to double its cargo capacity by 2030, Portcoast shapes how ports are planned, built and run. Portcoast, an engineering consulting firm, touches on the entire marine project lifecycle short of physical construction, from geological and financial studies to design and operational support. In an exclusive interview at this year’s Esri User Conference,
- [UNIFY.C2 Demonstrates Rapid Multi-Modal Integration at CENTCOM's EXTiC 26-2 Technology Experimentation Event](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unify-c2-demonstrates-rapid-multi-modal-integration-at-centcoms-extic-26-2-technology-experimentation-event/) - Selected as one of 21 companies from 149 industry submissions, UNIFY.C2 integrated six sensor modalities from multiple vendors operationally relevant conditions. DALLAS, Texas — Aug. 4, 2026 — UNIFY.C2, developed by Spatial Persistent Software (SPS), today announced its participation in Experimentation: Transforming in Contact (EXTiC) 26-2, a U.S. Central Command technology experimentation event conducted in
- [AI for AAM: How CNA Designed LLM Agents for Strategic State Aviation Planning](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-for-aam-how-cna-designed-llm-agents-for-strategic-state-aviation-planning/) - Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has accelerated from concept to demonstration as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) rolls out. The need to prepare for AAM flight demonstrations has increased pressure on state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments to be “AAM-ready.” They must make strategic decisions
- [Echodyne’s Mission-First Radar for Counter-UAS and Airspace Awareness](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodynes-mission-first-radar-for-counter-uas-and-airspace-awareness/) - Security professionals across every sector seem to be asking the same question this year: what is actually flying over our heads? Madelyne Loftin has spent her career answering that question with sensors, and now she answers it with radar. As System Integrator Partner Specialist at Echodyne, Loftin translates highly technical sensing technology into practical tools
- [Data To Decisions: NIFC’s GIS Standards Provide A Model For Wildfire Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/data-to-decisions-nifcs-gis-standards-provide-a-model-for-wildfire-operations/) - Wildfires may look familiar on the ground, but the information environment around every incident has changed beyond recognition. Crews still dig hand lines and use burnout operations, yet today every tactic, resource order and evacuation decision depends on geospatial data that must move faster than the fire itself. The National Interagency Fire Center’s (NIFC’s) ArcGIS
- [MatrixSpace Strengthens Executive Team with UAS Sales Leader, US Marine Veteran John Bagocius](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/matrixspace-strengthens-executive-team-with-uas-sales-leader-us-marine-veteran-john-bagocius/) - Burlington, MA (August 12, 2026) – As demand for rapidly deployable counter-drone technology accelerates worldwide, MatrixSpace has appointed industry veteran John Bagocius as Head of Sales to expand the company's global go-to-market efforts across defense, federal civilian, public safety, critical infrastructure and commercial markets. John brings over two decades of leadership experience helping these markets deploy advanced UAS
- [Emesent Secures $2M Grant to Develop GPS-Denied Autonomy Open Platform Cortex AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/emesent-secures-2m-grant-to-develop-gps-denied-autonomy-open-platform-cortex-ai/) - As the global autonomous robotics market is set to reach $9B by 2030, Cortex AI will make Emesent’s proven GPS-denied stack commercially available to robotics companies and OEMs August 12, 2026 ― Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, has been awarded a $2 million (USD) grant from the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to develop
- [ePropelled to Increase Manufacturing Footprint with $60 Millionin U.S. Government Funding to Strengthen U.S. DronePropulsion Supply Chain](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epropelled-to-increase-manufacturing-footprint-with-60-millionin-u-s-government-funding-to-strengthen-u-s-dronepropulsion/) - Expansion Increases Manufacturing Capacity by 4X and Positions ePropelled as a Leading Domestic Supplier of Advanced Dual-Use Electric Propulsion Systems LACONIA, N.H. — 11 August, 2026 ePropelled, a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced electric propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial vehicles, aerospace, defense, and commercial applications, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing operations, increasing
- [The MAVLink-M Integration Hackathon: Why Interoperability Is Becoming the Warfighter's Competitive Advantage](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-mavlink-m-integration-hackathon-why-interoperability-is-becoming-the-warfighters-competitive-advantage/) - At the MAVLink-Military Integration Hackathon, sponsored by Auterion and the DroneCode Foundation, teams from smaller companies and specialized builders integrated autonomous systems that would ordinarily take months to coordinate. Across two days, they built working end-to-end demonstrations and flew them live. One team built a fully integrated swarm demonstration in 38 hours. Another composed of
- [Airwise Solutions Launches Nexus, an Open Airspace-Awareness Platform That Unifies Trusted Operational Data into a Single Operating Picture](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airwise-solutions-launches-nexus-an-open-airspace-awareness-platform-that-unifies-trusted-operational-data-into-a-single-operating-picture/) - New airwiseOS capability fuses radar, RF detection, Remote ID, ADS-B, video, telemetry and enterprise data into Nexus, a unified operating picture for public safety and critical infrastructure. TULSA, Okla., Aug. 11, 2026 — Airwise Solutions today announced the launch of Airwise Nexus, the airspace-awareness and sensor-fusion capability within its airwiseOS Operational Intelligence platform. Nexus ingests
- [Required Navigation Performance: Commercial Drone Ops Should Use the FAA's Existing Playbook to Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/required-navigation-performance-commercial-drone-ops-should-use-the-faas-existing-playbook-to-scale/) - The airspace demands predictability. That means situational awareness grounded in shared understanding, behaviors, standards and regulation. Commercial drone operators trying to scale beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) are learning this the hard way. The National Airspace System (NAS) wasn't designed to adapt to evolving business models, and today's airspace accessibility rules often hinder the
- [Countering World Cup Drones: How FIFA 2026 Became A Live-Fire Test for the New CUAS Imperative](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/countering-world-cup-drones-how-fifa-2026-became-a-live-fire-test-for-the-new-cuas-imperative/) - Counter‑unmanned aircraft systems (counter‑UAS / CUAS) moved from policy on paper to operational reality at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Repeated small UAS incursions over stadiums and fan zones forced law enforcement to detect, deter and defeat drones in real time under the new SAFER Skies framework. The GBEF EDGE Security Summit 2026 panel, “Focus
- [Voyager Awarded Space Force Contract for Resilient Satellite Communications](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-space-force-contract-for-resilient-satellite-communications/) - DENVER—August 10, 2026—Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) was awarded a contract with the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop space-to-space communication capabilities. The effort supports a resilient data transport architecture for the Department of Defense. “The system we’re developing will securely connect tactically linked spacecraft and systems across every orbit, but the best technology
- [DroneShield Launches RfRecon, Marking the Evolution from RF Detection to RF Intelligence](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/droneshield-launches-rfrecon-marking-the-evolution-from-rf-detection-to-rf-intelligence/) - Enabling operators to detect, locate, and understand activity in the RF environment - from a single portable platform. 10 August 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, today announced the launch of its latest flagship product, the RfRecon, a portable RF intelligence solution designed to help defense, government, and security organizations better understand the electromagnetic
- [Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Preview: BVLOS, Counter-UAS Policy and AI Take Center Stage in Las Vegas](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/commercial-uav-expo-2026-preview-bvlos-counter-uas-policy-and-ai-take-center-stage-in-las-vegas/) - As the commercial drone industry pushes further into regulated airspace and autonomous operations, Commercial UAV Expo 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment. From September 1-3 at Caesars Forum, more than 50 sessions will tackle the issues shaping where the industry goes next, from BVLOS rulemaking to workforce readiness. Here’s the breakdown of what operators, policymakers
- [Air taxi noise could be a showstopper…Aeroberm™ reduces ground effect noise for air taxis](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/air-taxi-noise-could-be-a-showstopperaeroberm-reduces-ground-effect-noise-for-air-taxis/) - 6 August 2026 Bristol, UK — Following landmark aeroacoustics research, the University of Bristol's world-leading team will use their state-of-the-art wind-tunnel facilities to test Aeroberm's patented fractal panel vertiport geometry — with an open invitation for eVTOL manufacturers to help optimise it for their aircraft. As the Advanced Air Mobility industry races toward commercial launch, a
- [Voyager Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Share](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-reports-record-second-quarter-2026-financial-results-share/) - Company Delivers Record Revenue, Bookings and Backlog — Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance DENVER—August 3, 2026—BUSINESS WIRE—Voyager Technologies, Inc. [NYSE: VOYG] (“Voyager” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the second quarter 2026. Driven by record quarterly revenue, record bookings, continued acceleration in defense demand, completion of the Astrobotic acquisition and strong operational execution, Voyager is
- [Elbit UAV Carrier](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-uav-carrier/) - Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of all sorts are playing a greater role in combat. This has been driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the recnt war with Ira. Israeli company Elbit Systems unveiled a maritime concept that converts civilian/commercial cargo ships into dedicated UAV-launching platforms, centered on the Hermes 650 Spark fixed-wing drone
- [Skunk Works® Advances Sensor-Powered AI Fighter Intercept](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skunk-works-advances-sensor-powered-ai-fighter-intercept/) - Partnership with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School expands autonomy into live mission system flight tests on the X-62 VISTA. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark step toward the future of airborne autonomy, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT), the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) and industry partners demonstrated sensor-driven autonomy on
- [Kaingaroa Tipu’s Intelligent Forest: How GeoAI, UAVs and GIS Power A Living Digital Twin](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kaingaroa-tipus-intelligent-forest-how-geoai-uavs-and-gis-power-a-living-digital-twin/) - In New Zealand, Kaingaroa Tipu (KT) has turned a century‑old forest into a testbed for intelligent, sustainable operations, using LiDAR, UAVs, satellite imagery and geoAI to manage every tree like an asset in a live digital twin. For autonomy and unmanned systems professionals, KT’s Esri User Conference story provides a blueprint for data‑driven, semi‑autonomous infrastructure
- [Drone Data Under the SAFER SKIES Rule: An Industry View on Privacy and Compliance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-data-under-the-safer-skies-rule-an-industry-view-on-privacy-and-compliance/) - The Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the SAFER SKIES Act has been in effect for more than two weeks. Its public comment period runs until September 4. Yet the federal docket shows only a handful of formal filings so far (6 to be exact)*. That paltry stretch is not unusual this early in a 60-day
- [Tech Policy at a Crossroads: The Rules Are Catching Up, But Is Public Trust?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tech-policy-at-a-crossroads-the-rules-are-catching-up-but-is-public-trust/) - Regulation continues to lose the race against the technology it is meant to govern, but writing faster rules is only half the fix. The harder, less visible problem is that public understanding and trust may be lagging even further behind than the policy itself. A recent Full Crew newscast exposed that double bind. Hosted by
- [Cloud Has a Shadow: 7 Lessons Federal Leaders Can Teach Autonomy About Multi‑Cloud Risk](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cloud-has-a-shadow-7-lessons-federal-leaders-can-teach-autonomy-about-multi-cloud-risk/) - Cloud has become the operating backbone for satellites and pavement sensors, for economic data and air traffic, for grants that shape bridges and ports. As agencies layer AI, edge and soon quantum on top of multi‑cloud environments, the benefits will undeniably include speed, scalability and resilience. But a shadow can grow alongside them in the
- [Agile Autonomy Takes Flight: Tycho.AI's Mission to Rewire the Battlefield](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/agile-autonomy-takes-flight-tycho-ais-mission-to-rewire-the-battlefield/) - Dr. Sertac Karaman has spent two decades teaching machines to move faster and think smarter than the humans who built them. Now, as founder of Tycho.AI and director of MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems, he has moved that research out of the lab to fly in some of the most contested airspace on
- [When Help Crowds the Sky: Operational Safety Lessons from Disaster-Zone Drone Saturation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-help-crowds-the-sky-operational-safety-lessons-from-disaster-zone-drone-saturation/) - In the first hours after a natural disaster, drones are among the most valuable tools available to emergency responders. They provide rapid situational awareness, reach areas inaccessible to ground teams and deliver imagery that can guide life-saving decisions. But as the hours turn into days, and as more actors enter the airspace, including government agencies,
- [Drones, Robotics and the Future of Construction](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-robotics-and-the-future-of-construction/) - The construction industry has never been short on innovation. From GPS-guided equipment to building information modeling (BIM), each technological advance has changed how companies plan and build projects. Today, in the air and on the ground, drones and robots have become a standard part of construction workflows. Drones provide rapid site documentation, precise surveying and
- [Weaponized Skies After Ukraine: How Gamified Drone Warfare Threatens Global Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/weaponized-skies-after-ukraine-how-gamified-drone-warfare-threatens-global-security/) - At the GBEF EDGE Security Summit 2026 in San Diego, Blue Lights Digital CEO and Interpol UAS Red Team commander Matt Service delivered a frightening warning. The war in Ukraine has turned the air domain into a weaponized, gamified ecosystem that will not stay on the battlefield, creating a post‑war surge of highly trained drone
- [Drone Industry Rallies Behind MAVLink-Military: Dronecode Hackathon Opens Door to New Era of Interoperable Payloads and Platforms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-industry-rallies-behind-mavlink-military-dronecode-hackathon-opens-door-to-new-era-of-interoperable-payloads-and-platforms/) - 14 teams integrated the MAVLink-Military dialect, verifying cross-vendor systems end to end and flying working demos for government and industry guests MANASSAS, Va — Jul 30, 2026 — Engineering teams from 14 U.S. and international companies, several of them direct competitors, completed 7 working integrations of MAVLink-Military (MAVLink-M), the open interoperability standard for military uncrewed
- [Israeli VTOL With Special Sensors Will Early Detect Fires](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-vtol-with-special-sensors-will-early-detect-fires/) - As extreme weather events and the effects of global warming continue to drive an increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires, the Israeli Ministry of National Security, the Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Technion, and the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority have launched a joint project to develop an advanced solution
- [Announcement: FlightHorizon ALERT Provides Low-Infrastructure Airspace Awareness for Airports and Critical Sites](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/announcement-flighthorizon-alert-provides-low-infrastructure-airspace-awareness-for-airports-and-critical-sites/) - Vigilant Aerospace Systems has launched the FlightHorizon™ ALERT service, an easy-to-use, fully managed airspace awareness and alerting system for general aviation airports, critical infrastructure and any facility that needs better awareness of nearby aircraft and drones. The new service is designed to be easy to install, easy to use, and affordable for smaller facilities and general aviation airports. The system uses a single receiver box to detect both aircraft and drones and display
- [TrustFlight Brings AI to One of the Most Human Moments in Crisis Response in Kenyon's 120th Year](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trustflight-brings-ai-to-one-of-the-most-human-moments-in-crisis-response-in-kenyons-120th-year/) - New PersonalEffects application lets people affected by a disaster search for and claim a loved one’s belongings in their own words, while giving operators complete, traceable oversight of every item, from recovery to return London, UK / Houston, TX, July 30, 2026 - TrustFlight, the Aerospace Safety Intelligence Platform, today announced the launch of PersonalEffects, a
- [Axon And Parazero Join Forces To Offer A New C-UAS System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/axon-and-parazero-join-forces-to-offer-a-new-c-uas-system/) - Israeli company Axon Vision formed a strategic collaboration with ParaZero to introduce a new integrated configuration that marks the first expansion of the ForceField family to counter the growing drone threat. While the initial ForceField configuration is designed to protect maneuvering forces through an integrated kinetic response, the new integrated solution combines ForceField with DefendAir
- [Drone Threat To Navy Ships Brought Sales Of TYPHOON To A Peak](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-threat-to-navy-ships-brought-sales-of-typhoon-to-a-peak/) - Aerial threats to navy ships, including armed drones, have brought the demand for the Rafael Typhoon remotely operated weapon station to a new peak. A new order from the Israeli Navy brought the total deliveries to 1000. The system is used by some European navies, and additional contracts are expected soon. The remotely operated TYPHOON
- [Intelligence Assessment:  AI On Russian Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/intelligence-assessment-ai-on-russian-drones/) - Western intelligence organizations suspect that Russia has transferred to Iran the technology that enables the use of AI on advanced attack drones. Israeli sources said that in the Ukraine war, Russia used attack drones with AI that helps them to autonomously detect pre-designed targets and avoid early detection. TAL Inbar, an Israeli senior expert on
- [Counter-UAS Is Growing Up: From Defeating Drones to Managing the Low-Altitude Economy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/counter-uas-is-growing-up-from-defeating-drones-to-managing-the-low-altitude-economy/) - The conversation around counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) has changed dramatically over the past decade. Not long ago, success was measured by one simple question: “Can you detect a drone?” Today, that question feels almost quaint. Today nations prepare for globally significant events, including the FIFA World Cup, America250 celebrations, expanding critical infrastructure protection initiatives and
- [AI Festival Returns to Milan in 2027: International AI Business and Advanced Training Take Center Stage](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-festival-returns-to-milan-in-2027-international-ai-business-and-advanced-training-take-center-stage/) - On February 11–12, 2027, the event created by Search On Media Group and powered by WMF – We Make Future arrives at Superstudio Maxi, featuring 30,000 sqm to welcome companies, startups, investors, Big Tech, research institutions, and global AI professionals. BOLOGNA / MILAN – July 23, 2026 AI Festival, the international festival dedicated to Artificial
- [DroneShield Breaks the Detection Paradigm: RfAI-3 Senses Drones That Have Never Been Seen Before](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/droneshield-breaks-the-detection-paradigm-rfai-3-senses-drones-that-have-never-been-seen-before/) - 28 July 2026 – DroneShield today unveiled RfAI-3, the third generation of its proprietary radio frequency intelligence engine. RfAI-3 marks a significant evolution in counter-drone doctrine, prioritizing wideband detection to sense drone threats beyond known and pre-classified emitters, delivering decisive situational awareness in the complex, rapidly evolving threat environments that define modern operations. A New Detection Paradigm Industry
- [Ironaxe Comes Out of Stealth Mode: A Counter-UAS Tiltwing VTOL That Hunts by Tangling, Not Killing](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ironaxe-comes-out-of-stealth-mode-a-counter-uas-tiltwing-vtol-that-hunts-by-tangling-not-killing/) - Peter Schmidt, founder and CEO of Ironaxe Corporation, believes the smartest way to stop a hostile drone is not to blow it up with a $30,000 heat-seeking missile. It is to catch it. On a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Schmidt officially announced that Ironaxe, a subsidiary of Transcend Air, has officially
- [When the Machine Decides: Inside the Legal Battle Over AI in Autonomous Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-the-machine-decides-inside-the-legal-battle-over-ai-in-autonomous-systems/) - The gap between what artificial intelligence (AI) can do and what the law says it should do keeps widening. An expert "Minds and Machines" panel at Law-Tech Connect explored that tension. Moderator Michael Atkinson, a partner at Crowell, referred to this mismatch as the "accountability gap.” That phrase informed the rest of the discussion by
- [Manna Becomes First to Receive a SAIL III Mark Certificate](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/manna-becomes-first-to-receive-a-sail-iii-mark-certificate/) - We are proud to announce that Manna has become the first company to receive a SAIL III Mark Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. As an important technical and regulatory milestone, it supports the future scaling of our air delivery service by reducing the level of technical assessment required for future deployments. The SAIL
- [Echodyne Announces ATAK Integration for MESA® Radar Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-announces-atak-integration-for-mesa-radar-platform/) - KIRKLAND, Wash., July 22, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announced the availability of an Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin for its MESA® radar platform. The integration enables users to configure, control, and visualize data from Echodyne radars within the ATAK environment, supporting military, public safety, and security operations that rely on TAK
- [Quantum Systems announces major upgrades to its long-range unmanned aerial system RELIANT](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-announces-major-upgrades-to-its-long-range-unmanned-aerial-system-reliant/) - Quantum Systems has upgraded its long-range Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) RELIANT. The latest generation offers increased payload capacity, broader mission flexibility, and software integration into the company's MOSAIC UXS ecosystem. Designed around a fully European supply chain and minimal logistical footprint, Reliant will now compete for major global contracts. Gilching, Germany, 27 July 2026 – Quantum
- [Building Safer Corrections Facilities and Communities with GEOINT and 3D Mapping](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/building-safer-corrections-facilities-and-communities-with-geoint-and-3d-mapping/) - Correctional agencies are building some of the most sophisticated geospatial intelligence programs in public safety. At this year's Esri Safety and Security Summit, Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections (PADOC) showed how a modern corrections organization is using spatial analytics and 3D mapping to move from after‑action reporting to anticipatory risk management. From Data Overload To Operational
- [After the Alert: Maximizing the Operational Value of C-UAS Analytics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/after-the-alert-maximizing-the-operational-value-of-c-uas-analytics/) - The drone operational environment has changed. It now demands robust counter‑UAS data, not just fast reactions. With rulemaking sharpening restrictions around sensitive facilities, the SAFER Skies Act expanding mitigation authority to state and local partners, and the FAA refining its broader compliance posture, analytics and reporting from systems like D‑Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir are now central
- [Merlin - IAI to co-develop AI-powered Autonomy for cargo aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/merlin-iai-to-co-develop-ai-powered-autonomy-for-cargo-aircraft/) - U.S. company Merlin announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to advance the development, integration, and certification of AI-powered autonomy for commercial cargo aircraft. The agreement initiates a phased engagement, including joint market exploration, engineering collaboration, regulatory preparation, and initial platform selection to lay the groundwork for a definitive
- [MD Aircraft GmbH and ST Airborne Systems AB Announce Collaboration on Electric Aircraft for Airborne Surveillance Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/md-aircraft-gmbh-and-st-airborne-systems-ab-announce-collaboration-on-electric-aircraft-for-airborne-surveillance-missions/) - Farnborough International Airshow, United Kingdom – 21 July 2026 MD Aircraft GmbH and ST Airborne Systems AB have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) taking a significant step toward integrating electric aircraft technology and advanced airborne mission systems, to redefine the future of sustainable airborne surveillance operations. The LOI was signed during the Farnborough International
- [Embention USA and SkyRunner announce strategic integration delivering autonomous, remote‑piloted capabilities for the new battlespace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-usa-and-skyrunner-announce-strategic-integration-delivering-autonomous-remote-piloted-capabilities-for-the-new-battlespace/) - Shreveport, LA, [July 2026], Embention USA, a global leader in high-reliability flight control systems for drones used in defense, advanced air mobility, and commercial applications, and SkyRunner, manufacturer of the FAA‑certified MK 3.2 dual‑mode air–ground platform, today announced a strategic integration that brings fully autonomous and remote‑piloted capabilities to one of the most versatile light‑tactical aircraft in
- [DHS S&T Announces New Genesis Mission Challenges to Safeguard America’s Future](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dhs-st-announces-new-genesis-mission-challenges-to-safeguard-americas-future/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced a bold set of new national challenges – part of the Genesis Mission – aimed at strengthening the United States’ security, resilience, and global leadership in critical technology domains. These challenges focus on advancing
- [Multi-Modal Robot Teaming: Gambit's Bet on Adaptive Intelligence](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/multi-modal-robot-teaming-gambits-bet-on-adaptive-intelligence/) - Josh Giegel built rocket engines at SpaceX and scaled Virgin Hyperloop from a garage startup to a 300-person company. Now he runs Gambit, a company racing to solve what may be autonomy’s most stubborn unsolved problem: getting different kinds of autonomous machines to actually work together on the battlefield and beyond. While defense has driven
- [BAE Systems leads region’s first defense industry plugfest to advance military interoperability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-leads-regions-first-defense-industry-plugfest-to-advance-military-interoperability/) - Collaborative event demonstrates the power of open architecture and seamless system integration STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — July 22, 2026 — BAE Systems recently brought government and defense industry experts together to host the Metro Detroit region’s first-ever plugfest at its Virtual Proving Ground in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The two-day event put defense systems to the
- [TrustFlight Launches AI-Powered Smart Suggestions in Centrik 5 to Cut Manual Work in Aerospace Safety and Compliance Reporting](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trustflight-launches-ai-powered-smart-suggestions-in-centrik-5-to-cut-manual-work-in-aerospace-safety-and-compliance-reporting/) - Three features, available now and rolling out to Centrik customers at no additional cost, flag reports describing the same event or hazard, suggest report categorisation, and detect repeat audit findings LONDON, July 22, 2026 – TrustFlight Ltd. (“TrustFlight”), a global leader in end-to-end aerospace and defense safety and reliability solutions, today announced Smart Suggestions: three AI-powered
- [Liberty University Becomes Launch Customer for Next-Generation Digital Aviation Maintenance Training Solution](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/liberty-university-becomes-launch-customer-for-next-generation-digital-aviation-maintenance-training-solution/) - Lynchburg, VA — AviatorPro and Liberty University are proud to announce a strategic partnership to develop and launch a new FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance training platform designed to modernize how future aircraft maintenance technicians are educated and prepared for the workforce. As the launch customer, Liberty University will play an active role in helping AviatorPro
- [Electra to Usher in the Next Era of Aviation with Advanced Production Facility in Springfield, Ohio](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-to-usher-in-the-next-era-of-aviation-with-advanced-production-facility-in-springfield-ohio/) - $850 million investment in Springfield and Clark County will move Direct Aviation from concept to reality, creating nearly 2,000 jobs and supporting production of up to 800 EL9 Ultra Short aircraft per year SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — July 21, 2026 — Electra today announced plans to establish its first production facility for the EL9 Ultra Short in
- [Vertiports Rising: Who Will Build Europe's Low-Altitude Future?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vertiports-rising-who-will-build-europes-low-altitude-future/) - The skies above Europe's cities are on the cusp of something big and new. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are advancing through certification programmes, cargo drone networks are proving their commercial viability and regulators across the continent are building frameworks designed to integrate these new systems into existing airspace. However, the infrastructure question
- [Elistair and Exail Bring Persistent Aerial Surveillance to Unmanned Surface Vessels](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elistair-and-exail-bring-persistent-aerial-surveillance-to-unmanned-surface-vessels/) - Lyon, France – July 21st, 2026. Elistair and Exail have partnered to integrate the Khronos automated tethered DroneBox on Exail's DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV), giving maritime operators a persistent "eye in the sky" launched directly from the vessel. The combination extends surveillance well beyond the range of the platform's surface sensors, while keeping personnel
- [Anduril And Archer Unveil Jointly-Developed Autonomous VTOL Platform For Commercial And Defense Applications](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anduril-and-archer-unveil-jointly-developed-autonomous-vtol-platform-for-commercial-and-defense-applications/) - Anduril and Archer today unveiled a jointly-developed series hybrid-electric VTOL platform built to serve both defense and commercial applications. Anduril showcased the defense variant, Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft specifically designed to multiply the combat power of current and next-generation crewed attack and assault aircraft. The two companies have built what they believe
- [Drone As First Responder: Public Safety Innovation Reshapes Energy Sector](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-as-first-responder-public-safety-innovation-reshapes-energy-sector/) - One of the most transformative concepts to emerge from public safety UAS programs is the Drone as First Responder (DFR) model. Law enforcement and fire service agencies developed DFR to support rapid response and real time decision making. Under this model, drones deploy within seconds, often from fixed, strategically located positions, and provide immediate aerial
- [Public Safety, Drone Delivery, UTM, And AAM: Shared Responsibility For The National Airspace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/public-safety-drone-delivery-utm-and-aam-shared-responsibility-for-the-national-airspace/) - Public safety agencies already encounter commercial drone delivery systems operating in their jurisdictions. These interactions reveal practical challenges as delivery operations overlap with emergency response, infrastructure inspection and other UAS missions in shared airspace. They force responders and commercial operators to develop real practices rather than hypothetical protocols. Airspace Deconfliction Between Emergency Response And Commercial
- [IAI Unveils Next-Gen Multi-Mission Aircraft: Ellyon](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/iai-unveils-next-gen-multi-mission-aircraft-ellyon/) - Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today unveiled the most advanced addition to this family of special mission aircraft – the Ellyon a next-generation multi-mission aircraft that integrates Electronic Attack (EA) and advanced Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. AI is used in the special mission aircraft to enable the fastest presentation of "actionable" data to
- [Drone Detection And Counter-UAS: Public Safety Experience Informs Enterprise Airspace Awareness](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-detection-and-counter-uas-public-safety-experience-informs-enterprise-airspace-awareness/) - One of the most important developments in cross sector UAS integration involves the growing adoption of drone detection systems in the private sector. As drone usage expands, organizations face a wider range of risks associated with increased activity in low altitude airspace. They recognize potential for unauthorized flights near critical infrastructure and understand risks posed
- [Public Safety Drone Programs and Enterprise UAS: Lessons From DRONERESPONDERS At The Energy Drone And Robotics Summit](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/public-safety-drone-programs-and-enterprise-uas-lessons-from-droneresponders-at-the-energy-drone-and-robotics-summit/) - Public safety agencies did not adopt unmanned aircraft systems because they chased new technology. They introduced drones because they faced clear operational necessity in high stakes environments. Over the past ten years, fire departments, law enforcement agencies and emergency management organizations turned UAS from niche tools into essential assets that enhance situational awareness, improve response
- [Small Drones, Big Problems: JIATF 401's Handbook Puts First Principles Before Firepower, Leans Heavily on History](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/small-drones-big-problems-jiatf-401s-handbook-puts-first-principles-before-firepower-leans-heavily-on-history/) - JIATF 401's new handbook, "Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS," offers a useful primer that centers counter-drone defense on shared vocabulary and lessons learned rather than strategic breakthroughs. Practitioners looking for a quick how-to will find it reads more like a history lesson than a field manual. The biggest takeaway, one
- [The Quantum Road: America's Answer to Jellyfish Drone Swarms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-quantum-road-americas-answer-to-jellyfish-drone-swarms/) - The skies over a contested airspace in April 2026 offered a preview of tomorrow's air warfare, and it was unlike anything a fighter pilot had trained for. The F-15E Strike Eagle, callsign Dude 44 Alpha, wasn't outmaneuvered by a rival jet. It was overwhelmed by a drone swarm. The Jellyfish Threat What the front-seater described
- [LETEL Goes Mapping on the GO with TrueView GO Handheld LiDAR from GeoCue](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/letel-goes-mapping-on-the-go-with-trueview-go-handheld-lidar-from-geocue/) - See how LETEL expands its aerial LiDAR business with handheld mapping for schools, construction sites and dirt volume analysis in new episodes of Down to Earth. July 17, 2026, Buchanan, GA – GeoCue announces the premiere of the latest episodes of its award-winning reality series, Down to Earth. The new three-part series, Mapping on the
- [Russian Drones With Mines](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russian-drones-with-mines/) - The "first drone war" between Russia and Ukraine is producing new deadly combinations of cheap drones and explosives. Israeli sources following this war because it has implications for the use of armed drones by Hezbollah in Lebanon said that in recent weeks the Russians have started to use the Molniya drone carrying TM-62 anti-tank mines,
- [AI Clearing Turns Drone Data Into Field Intelligence for Critical Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-clearing-turns-drone-data-into-field-intelligence-for-critical-infrastructure/) - Autonomous systems have impacted how we design, build and maintain the world’s largest critical infrastructure assets. AI Clearing has emerged as one of the clearest examples of that change by turning drone imagery, design data and field reports into real time project intelligence for solar, transmission, pipelines, roads, rail…and more. From Asset Heavy Problems To
- [Airwayz and Tenna Systems Partner to Integrate Spectrum Intelligence into Airspace Governance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airwayz-and-tenna-systems-partner-to-integrate-spectrum-intelligence-into-airspace-governance/) - Integration already live, first deployed as part of INDI, Israel’s National Drone Initiative Tel Aviv, 16 July 2026 — Airwayz and Tenna Systems today announced a strategic partnership integrating Tenna’s real-time spectrum intelligence capabilities directly into OVERWATCH, Airwayz’s C2 and airspace governance platform. For Airwayz's defense and HLS customers, this means a unified operational picture,
- [Voyager Secures Geisinger Partnership](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-secures-geisinger-partnership/) - Geisinger Becomes VISTA’s First Major Clinical and Life Sciences Partner DENVER—July 16, 2026—Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) has secured Geisinger, one of the largest integrated health systems in the United States, as a Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement (VISTA) partner. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) marks a significant expansion of VISTA’s reach into the life
- [How WaiV Robotics Is Solving the Last 10 Feet of Offshore Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-waiv-robotics-is-solving-the-last-10-feet-of-offshore-drone-operations/) - Landing a drone on a moving ship is one of the hardest problems in unmanned aviation. WaiV Robotics built a system that does it autonomously, without touching the drone itself. Drones have become a standard tool across the energy sector, handling pipeline inspections, flare stack monitoring and offshore platform surveys with growing efficiency. Yet one
- [Quantum Systems selected for Japan's Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-selected-for-japans-counter-uas-proof-of-concept-program/) - Quantum Systems has been selected by Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to participate in Japan's Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program, supporting the evaluation of next-generation interceptor drone capabilities. Tokyo/Japan, 15 July 2026 – Quantum Systems has been selected by Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to participate in Japan's Counter-UAS Proof-of-Concept Program. The initiative forms
- [Commercial UAV Expo Announces Second Keynote: Two Skies, One Conversation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/commercial-uav-expo-announces-second-keynote-two-skies-one-conversation/) - FAA and EASA leaders take the stage together on the final day of Commercial UAV Expo 2026 for a candid comparison of transatlantic BVLOS regulation. Las Vegas, NV, USA — July 16, 2026 — Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced its second and final keynote for the
- [Esri Introduces ArcGIS Velocity for ArcGIS Enterprise to Power Real-Time GIS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/esri-introduces-arcgis-velocity-for-arcgis-enterprise-to-power-real-time-gis-operations/) - ArcGIS Velocity Brings Real-Time Data Ingestion, Analysis, and Automated Alerting to ArcGIS Enterprise Deployments Esri announces that ArcGIS Velocity is now available for ArcGIS Enterprise, enabling real-time data analytics and automated actions in self-hosted environments. This capability’s new deployment unifies real-time workflows across ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise. This update benefits organizations across industries: public
- [Overload to Overhaul: How CAL FIRE’s GIS Backbone Held During The LA Firestorm](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/overload-to-overhaul-how-cal-fires-gis-backbone-held-during-the-la-firestorm/) - Early last year, as hurricane force winds drove five separate fires across the Los Angeles Basin in less than 36 hours, CAL FIRE’s maps became as critical as its engines and aircraft. Residents refreshed dashboards, media outlets embedded live incident maps, emergency managers watched evolving perimeters and evacuation zones, and hundreds of millions of web
- [ARCANI’S ACOUSTIC SENSOR FEATURED ON GENERAL DYNAMICS NEW LAV SPH](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/arcanis-acoustic-sensor-featured-on-general-dynamics-new-lav-sph/) - ARCANI’s HARK Acoustic Sensor Featured on General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada’s Grizzly LAV Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) Platform to Enhance Counter-Drone Situational Awareness [CANSEC, Ottawa] — [14 July 2026] — Arcani Systems today announced that its HARK acoustic sensing system was featured on the recently unveiled Grizzly LAV Self-Propelled Howitzer vehicle, showcasing a passive 360-degree situational awareness
- [Russian shadow fleet launches drones over Europe](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russian-shadow-fleet-launches-drones-over-europe/) - Russia most likely launched reconnaissance drones over Europe using ships from its "shadow fleet," including flights close to European nuclear installations and NATO air bases. Russia conducted a clandestine drone operation over Europe between 2024 and 2026, according to a research written by the UK-based think tank International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The drones
- [Drone Pathways in the Sky: What Global Drone Operators Need to Know About UTM, BVLOS and Spectrum Risk](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-pathways-in-the-sky-what-global-drone-operators-need-to-know-about-utm-bvlos-and-spectrum-risk/) - Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is no longer just a regulatory milestone. It is a systems challenge that depends on UAS Traffic Management, spectrum policy, secure supply chains and realistic security expectations all maturing at once. That was the argument from this year’s Law-Tech Connect panel “Drone Pathways in the Sky: Global UTM and
- [The Israeli defense forces will form a Robotic corps](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-israeli-defense-forces-will-form-a-robotic-corps/) - The Israeli defence forces (IDF) will form a dedicated robotic corps that will perform a long list of missions in combat. Lt. General Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the IDF, recently made the decision to create a special robot corps, which formalizes the events of the last conflict. While Ukraine plans to deploy
- [Auterion and Skyfall to Ship 50,000 Shrike Strike Drones to Ukraine's Front Lines](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/auterion-and-skyfall-to-ship-50000-shrike-strike-drones-to-ukraines-front-lines/) - Partnership equips Skyfall's Shrike with Auterion's Skynode S and Strike software, delivering terminal guidance today and a software path to swarming KYIV, Ukraine — July 13, 2026 — Auterion and Skyfall today announced their partnership: the delivery of 50,000 Skyfall Shrike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces have commenced this week and
- [Drone Awareness for Critical Infrastructure: The SkyHaven Edge in Unsettled Airspace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-awareness-for-critical-infrastructure-the-skyhaven-edge-in-unsettled-airspace/) - Remote ID-Based Detection Offers Affordable Situational Awareness While Operators Wait for Finalized Federal Drone Restrictions Over Critical Sites The power plant manager staring at the sky above a substation has a problem. Drones are flying. Some are compliant, broadcasting identification data as federal law requires. Others may not be. That picture is beginning to change.
- [Voyager Awarded $298M NASA Contract Under Completed Astrobotic Acquisition](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-298m-nasa-contract-under-completed-astrobotic-acquisition/) - Milestones Position Voyager as a Fully Integrated Commercial Lunar Platform DENVER—July 13, 2026—Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) has completed its acquisition of Astrobotic Technology, Inc. The close comes as NASA recently awarded two new lunar lander missions to the company and Griffin Mission One shipped to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for environmental testing ahead of launch
- [Joint Israeli-American Anti-Swarm Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/joint-israeli-american-anti-swarm-program/) - The effort to develop and validate counter swarm systems continues. Israel- U,S company Skapion is developing a mobile, end-to-end counter-swarm defense system designed to detect, engage and neutralize large-scale drone attacks. According to the company the system is being developed to support hundreds of simultaneous engagements while significantly reducing interception costs compared with conventional air
- [Commercial UAV Expo Debuts DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course, Unveils Public Safety Summit Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/commercial-uav-expo-debuts-droneresponders-program-management-course-unveils-public-safety-summit-program/) - New two-day program manager training joins the Public Safety Summit’s agenda spanning Drone as First Responder, fire service, crash-scene applications, and shared-airspace operations, plus a two-part session on counter-UAS lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Las Vegas, NV, USA — July 9, 2026 — Commercial UAV Expo, today announced the debut of the DRONERESPONDERS
- [Voyager Awarded Multi-Million-Dollar Contract](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-multi-million-dollar-contract/) - DENVER—June 9, 2026—Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) was awarded a contract to deliver an agentic-AI spectrum operations platform for an undisclosed program. “There is a critical and urgent need for intelligent tools that help operators optimize everything from mission management and command and control to intelligence extraction and exploitation of ground, sea, air and space systems,
- [Echodyne Opens New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Surging Global Demand for Advanced MESA® Radar](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-to-meet-surging-global-demand-for-advanced-mesa-radar/) - New Washington State facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base KIRKLAND, Wash. – July 9, 2026 – As governments around the world accelerate investment in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and short-range air defense, Echodyne today announced the opening of a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington
- [Emesent secures $17 million to accelerate autonomous intelligence platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/emesent-secures-17-million-to-accelerate-autonomous-intelligence-platform/) - 8 July 2026: Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, today announced $17 million (USD) in total new funding to accelerate development of its Cortex AI autonomy platform, expand its Aura cloud software offering, and deepen its operations across the mining, defense, and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sectors. The raise comprises a $7 million venture
- [South Korea's National Fire Research Institute Uses Drones to Save Lives](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/south-koreas-national-fire-research-institute-uses-drones-to-save-lives/) - Wildfires continue getting worse. Globally, fire seasons grow longer, burn hotter and reach terrain that ground crews simply cannot access in time. For South Korea, a country where nearly 70 percent of the land is mountainous, that reality hits home, literally. In March 2025, the country experienced the worst wildfires in its recorded history. Blazes
- [Beyond Cope and Avoid: TruWeather’s Mission to Anticipate and Exploit Low-Altitude Weather](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-cope-and-avoid-truweathers-mission-to-anticipate-and-exploit-low-altitude-weather/) - Drones and advanced air mobility (AAM) will not scale on aircraft performance alone. They will scale when operators can trust the airspace below 5,000 feet with the same confidence that traditional aviation places in higher-altitude weather systems. On The Dawn of Autonomy Episode 128, TruWeather Solutions CEO Don Berchoff made the case that low-altitude weather
- [RULEMAKING WATCH: FAA’s Supersonic Aircraft Draft Rule Goes Live!](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rulemaking-watch-faas-supersonic-aircraft-draft-rule-goes-live/) - Last year the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order instructing the FAA to remove the ban on civil supersonic aircraft flight. On July 2, 2026, the agency officially published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight. Comments are open until August 17, 2026. Proposal Removes Ban on Supersonic Flight, Defines Sonic
- [GeoCue Announces TrueView LiDAR Payload Compatibility with Real-time Robotics Aerial Drone Platforms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geocue-announces-trueview-lidar-payload-compatibility-with-real-time-robotics-aerial-drone-platforms/) - New integration gives customers an NDAA-compliant aerial mapping solution backed by advanced UAS technology, TrueView LiDAR and LP360 software HUNTSVILLE, Ala.– GeoCue is pleased to announce that its TrueView LiDAR payloads are now compatible with aerial drone solutions from Real-time Robotics, Inc., expanding secure, NDAA-compliant options for customers who require high-performance LiDAR collection, aerial mapping
- [Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation Announce Strategic Collaboration to Unlock New Regional Mobility Ecosystem ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-urbanv-and-signature-aviation-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-unlock-new-regional-mobility-ecosystem/) - Partnership integrates Electra's regional airplane that can take off and land in 150 feet with UrbanV-Signature’s AAM infrastructure platform, combining next generation vertiports and global network of aviation facilities to enable a new model of point-to-point travel. Manassas, Va. – July 7, 2026 -- Electra, the global leader in ultra-short hybrid-electric aviation, and the UrbanV-Signature Aviation infrastructure platform, which combines UrbanV’s end-to-end vertiport development and operations capabilities
- [UNIVITY and TELKOMSAT Future Satellite Connectivity Opportunities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/univity-and-telkomsat-future-satellite-connectivity-opportunities/) - Paris and Jakarta, July 6, 2026 – UNIVITY, a provider of space-based connectivity infrastructure for telecom operators, and Telkom Satelit Indonesia (Telkomsat), Indonesia’s national satellite operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential areas of cooperation and the use of satellite-based connectivity solutions in Indonesia. Under the terms of the MoU, the
- [Drone Wars: How Cheap FPV Swarms Broke Air Defense in the Middle East and Ukraine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-wars-how-cheap-fpv-swarms-broke-air-defense-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine/) - The age of the drone wars has arrived, and every serious military on the planet now watches the same two battle laboratories in Ukraine and the Middle East. From the trenches of Donbas to the skies over Tehran and Tel Aviv, cheap unmanned aircraft have rewritten the rules of airpower and exposed the limits of
- [The SAFER SKIES Act’s Interim Final Rule: What SLTT Agencies and Industry Need to Know](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-safer-skies-acts-interim-final-rule-what-sltt-agencies-and-industry-need-to-know/) - A little over six months after Congress passed the SAFER SKIES Act (the Act), DOJ and DHS have released the rulebook that authorizes state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement agencies to deploy counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology for detection and mitigation operations. The Interim Final Rule (released for public inspection and effective July 1, 2026)
- [BVLOS in Energy: What Operators Are Doing Now and How They're Preparing for What's Next](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bvlos-in-energy-what-operators-are-doing-now-and-how-theyre-preparing-for-whats-next/) - The pathway to routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations in the energy sector is no longer a question of whether, but of how. The gap between where operators stand today and where Part 108 will take them requires deliberate preparation starting now. That was the consensus from the panel at the 10th
- [Energy Sector Robotics Reaches Inflection Point: Scale or Stall](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/energy-sector-robotics-reaches-inflection-point-scale-or-stall/) - At the 10th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit (EDRS), a panel of senior asset owners from Chevron, Shell, Devon Energy, Imperial Oil, and Dow Chemical, led by Suzanne Lemieux, Director of Security and Emergency Management at the American Petroleum Institute (API), delivered their operational assessment of where the energy sector's drone and robotics programs
- [Unlocking a Frozen Force: Why Autonomy Is the UK’s Only Way Forward](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unlocking-a-frozen-force-why-autonomy-is-the-uks-only-way-forward/) - The current debate around delivery of the long-delayed UK’s Defence Investment Plan has been framed in overly simplistic terms. Ships versus drones. Steel versus software. Tradition versus innovation. Defence debates often fixate on budgets and platforms. But resilience is not built through incremental funding adjustments. It comes from structural change, and autonomy is the only
- [Who Pays for Your Vertiport? Using AIP, AIG and P3 Deals to Turn AAM Plans Into Concrete](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/who-pays-for-your-vertiport-using-aip-aig-and-p3-deals-to-turn-aam-plans-into-concrete/) - You want to be “vertiport ready” when eVTOLs scale, but your capital plan says otherwise. Between grid upgrades, safety geometry and terminal interfaces and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) updates, a dedicated vertiport can blow through a small or mid‑size airport’s budget before the first commercial flight ever departs. Yet between the Airport Improvement Program (AIP),
- [Inside Israel’s New AI‑Driven Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inside-israels-new-ai-driven-air-launched-ballistic-missiles/) - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way modern wars are fought, and Israel’s latest generation of air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs) offers one of the clearest examples yet. Battle-tested in recent strikes on Iran, these long-range precision weapons are fusing AI, advanced guidance, and stand-off employment to hunt heavily defended, high-value targets with unprecedented autonomy. Israel
- [GeoCue Welcomes Steel City Drones as New Distributor for TrueView and LP360 Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geocue-welcomes-steel-city-drones-as-new-distributor-for-trueview-and-lp360-solutions/) - Steel City Drones will offer GeoCue TrueView LiDAR systems and LP360 software to help drone professionals expand aerial mapping capabilities. HUNTSVILLE, Al— GeoCue, a leading provider of drone mapping hardware, LiDAR sensors and geospatial processing software, is pleased to announce Steel City Drones as a new distributor of GeoCue TrueView LiDAR systems and LP360 software.
- [20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/20th-annual-electric-aircraft-symposium-returns-to-oshkosh/) - 50+ Confirmed Speakers for World’s Longest Running Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Conference Fairfax, Virginia, USA, June 28, 2026 — The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 18–19, 2026, the weekend before the world’s largest aviation event, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh. The world’s longest running advanced air mobility
- [Large UAS Over Critical Infrastructure: What It Really Takes to Get It Right](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/large-uas-over-critical-infrastructure-what-it-really-takes-to-get-it-right/) - The energy sector has spent years watching drone technology evolve from a novelty into a genuine operational tool. But moving from Group 1 multicopters to large, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) over pipelines, power lines, and refineries does not translate to business as usual. It requires a categorical shift that
- [Trump's NSPM-11 Sets New Rules for AI in Defense: What Drone and Autonomy Vendors Must Know Now](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trumps-nspm-11-sets-new-rules-for-ai-in-defense-what-drone-and-autonomy-vendors-must-know-now/) - The Trump Administration's Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy moved decisively forward last month with the issuance of National Security Presidential Memorandum 11 (NSPM-11), a sweeping policy that charts the next phase of AI adoption across the national security enterprise. For developers and manufacturers of autonomous defense products, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the implications reach far
- [Safer Skies or Patchwork Protection? The Regulatory Landscape for Airspace Security Over Critical Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/safer-skies-or-patchwork-protection-the-regulatory-landscape-for-airspace-security-over-critical-infrastructure/) - At the inaugural Energy Drone and Robotics Summit’s Energy Security and C-UAS Forum, three of the nation's leading voices on counter-UAS law and public safety operations delivered their assessment of where the United States stands, and where it falls dangerously short, on airspace security over critical infrastructure. The session, titled "The Regulatory Compliance Landscape for
- [AI Governance in Robotics: Smart Organizations Scale Autonomous Systems Without Scaling Liability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-governance-in-robotics-smart-organizations-scale-autonomous-systems-without-scaling-liability/) - The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics delivers extraordinary operational advantages. It also introduces legal and reputational risks that organizations can no longer afford to underestimate. As AI integration deepens across robotic platforms, the scope and complexity of organizational liability grows with it. Responsible AI governance allows companies to scale AI-powered robotics without
- [BAE Systems teams with Vantor to build high-resolution imagery satellites  ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-teams-with-vantor-to-build-high-resolution-imagery-satellites/) - Vantage imaging satellites build on shared space vehicle production heritage, looks to future of satellite constellation development BROOMFIELD, Colo. – June 24, 2026 – BAE Systems announced today that it has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor, a leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground. BAE
- [Uruguay's Ministry of Interior speeds critical incident response with citywide autonomous drone program, powered by FlytBase ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uruguays-ministry-of-interior-speeds-critical-incident-response-with-citywide-autonomous-drone-program-powered-by-flytbase/) - Autonomous drones reach incident scenes within minutes, giving Montevideo public safety officials a live view before they arrive. San Jose, California (USA), Jun 24, 2026: FlytBase, Inc, a physical AI platform company, announced a new autonomous drone program for Uruguay's Ministry of the Interior (MOI), in partnership with Uruguayan technology firm Timerix S.A. The deployment
- [New Epson Low-power OCXO RedefinesPrecision Timing for AI and Edge Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/new-epson-low-power-ocxo-redefinesprecision-timing-for-ai-and-edge-infrastructure/) - Designed for next-gen switches, SmartNICs and synchronised communications networks, the compact low-SWaP OCXO provides a highly stable reference clock with exceptional phase-noise performance. LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. - June 23, 2026 - Epson Timing has introduced a new, low-power, oven-controlled crystal oscillator engineered to deliver the ultra-stable timing performance required for AI, edge, and next-generation communication
- [DEFENTURE AND DRONESHIELD ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE MOBILE COUNTER-UAS CAPABILITY](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/defenture-and-droneshield-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-mobile-counter-uas-capability/) - DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Defenture, an innovation-driven company specialising in tactical mobility solutions, just announced a strategic partnership to accelerate joint commercial opportunities for mobile counter-UAS capability. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was held at Eurosatory 2026, a global tradeshow for defence and safety that brings together key stakeholders from the international ecosystem. The MOU will combine DroneShield’s counter-UAS
- [Detroit Was Never Just About Cars. It's Always Been About Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/detroit-was-never-just-about-cars-its-always-been-about-mobility/) - During AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026, a different kind of conversation kept surfacing in hotel lobbies, restaurants and walks between sessions. It usually started with some version of the same admission: I didn't know what to expect from Detroit. For many first-time visitors, the city still existed through inherited images of decline that included empty factories, urban
- [Drones Are Overrunning Borders. This Award-Winning RF-Cyber Solution Stops Them](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-are-overrunning-borders-this-award-winning-rf-cyber-solution-stops-them/) - Borders have always been contested. The emergence of weaponized, commercial,and cartel-controlled drones has rewritten the threat calculus in ways that legacy security infrastructure was never designed to handle. Surveillance cameras don't stop a drone. A fence doesn't either. As the skies above border zones have become the new frontier of criminal and adversarial exploitation, the
- [The Dawn Of Confined Space Autonomy: Flyability’s Elios 3](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-dawn-of-confined-space-autonomy-flyabilitys-elios-3/) - In heavy industry, there are places even robots were never supposed to go. Deep inside boilers and tanks, down lightless sewer lines, behind concrete in nuclear storage vaults and inside the maze of a data center under construction, workers still climb into spaces that are dark, unpredictable and often deadly. Those confined spaces sit at
- [WaiV Robotics launches its autonomous drone landing platform in the U.S. as offshore infrastructure heads into deeper waters](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/waiv-robotics-launches-its-autonomous-drone-landing-platform-in-the-u-s-as-offshore-infrastructure-heads-into-deeper-waters/) - Following a $7.5 million seed round, WaiV Robotics brings its maritime UAV recovery platform to the United States, allowing offshore operators to reliably deploy and recover UAVs directly from moving vessels London, UK, June 15, 2026 – WaiV Robotics, a maritime autonomous infrastructure developer, announces its official launch into the U.S. market, extending its autonomous UAV (unmanned
- [spoga+gafa 2026｜Orbbec Unveils Four Vision Solutions for Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/spogagafa-2026｜orbbec-unveils-four-vision-solutions-for-robotic-lawnmowers/) - Orbbec leveraging its expertise in 3D vision and robotics manufacturing to support the robotic lawnmower market Showcasing four mainstream industry solutions: Stereo VSLAM, LiDAR+Vision Fusion, Vision+RTK Fusion, and Monocular Vision Empowering the modern lawn care industry with global delivery capabilities and localized manufacturing support Cologne, Germany, June 22, 2026 – As a leading provider of robotics and
- [From Rigs To Refineries: The New Energy Ops Stack For Offshore And Petrochemical Assets](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-rigs-to-refineries-the-new-energy-ops-stack-for-offshore-and-petrochemical-assets/) - Energy operators have entered a new world as AI, long-range cargo drones, and task‑specific robots now do the work once reserved for helicopters, scaffold, and people in harnesses. In the recent Full Crew’s Energy Ops Month episode hosted by Nate Ernst (Tactien Group and Autonomy Global Ambassador – Energy), panelists Gabrielle Wain VP of Regulatory,
- [Japan Drone and AAM Expo 2026: Heavy-Lift UAVs Tackling Disaster Response, Infrastructure Inspection and ISR](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/japan-drone-and-aam-expo-2026-heavy-lift-uavs-tackling-disaster-response-infrastructure-inspection-and-isr/) - Japan Drone and AAM Expo 2026, Japan's annual drone showcase, has grown into one of Asia's most important unmanned systems gatherings. It brings together commercial developers, researchers, defense-adjacent companies, and government stakeholders under one roof. This year’s edition in Tokyo made clear that Japanese innovators are pushing the boundaries of heavy-lift UAV technology. Several exhibitors
- [Defense Tech at the Crossroads: The Convergence of Drones, Airspace Safety and Grand Strategy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/defense-tech-at-the-crossroads-the-convergence-of-drones-airspace-safety-and-grand-strategy/) - Three urgent questions define American defense in 2026: Can the United States build and field autonomous systems fast enough to matter? Can the nation's airspace absorb the platforms it is deploying before the next midair catastrophe? And is Washington's decade-long "Pivot to Asia" the right strategic frame for a world that refuses to stay in
- [SBIR Strategies, Teaming and IP Protection: Key Takeaways from An "Ask the Contracting Officer" Session at SOF Week](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sbir-strategies-teaming-and-ip-protection-key-takeaways-from-an-ask-the-contracting-officer-session-at-sof-week/) - A Q&A recap for defense industry partners navigating federal acquisition At SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, industry partners joined the "Ask the Contracting Officer" session presented by Jennifer Morris, Partner, and Janie G. Sullivan, Contracts Director at Capstone Law Solutions. The questions asked cut to the core of federal market strategy: how to move through
- [At the Six-Month Mark of 2026, Energy Autonomy Gets Real: Inside Sean Guerre’s Front-Row View of Drones, Robotics, AI and Humanoids at Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/at-the-six-month-mark-of-2026-energy-autonomy-gets-real-inside-sean-guerres-front-row-view-of-drones-robotics-ai-and-humanoids-at-scale/) - At the halfway point of 2026, the energy sector is no longer testing whether drones, robotics and AI belong in daily operations. It is now figuring out how to scale them safely, securely and economically across pipelines, transmission lines, offshore platforms and refineries, as autonomous systems move from innovation projects into operational infrastructure. No one
- [Manna Secures SAIL III Operational Authorisation from UK Civil Aviation Authority](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/manna-secures-sail-iii-operational-authorisation-from-uk-civil-aviation-authority/) - Approval Demonstrates Advanced Safety, Operational, and Regulatory Maturity. Milestone Reinforces Manna's Position as a European Leader in Advanced Air Delivery Operations. Dublin, Ireland, 18 June 2026 – Manna Air Delivery has become one of the first drone delivery companies to receive a SAIL III Operational Authorisation (OA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), representing
- [Component-Level Intelligence: What You Don't Know About Your Drone Could Ground Your Operation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/component-level-intelligence-what-you-dont-know-about-your-drone-could-ground-your-operation/) - By T. Seth Ford, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Systems Integration You can fly a drone, sure. But right now, the more important question is whether you can tell me, with confidence, exactly what's in that drone, where every critical component came from and whether it carries the regulatory clearance to keep flying. If the answer
- [Airwayz Overwatch Leads Team Bravo at NATO TIE26, Receives SAPIENT Interoperability Certificate from NCIA](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airwayz-overwatch-leads-team-bravo-at-nato-tie26-receives-sapient-interoperability-certificate-from-ncia/) - Netherlands-based Command and Control (C2) platform certified for connectivity with 31 Fusion and 15 Edge nodes under STANREC 4869; selected as leading C2 for Team BRAVO in NATO TIE26 performance challenge Marknesse, The Netherlands — June 2026 — Airwayz Netherlands BV, developer of the OVERWATCH airspace governance platform, today announced the results of its participation
- [SPARC AI Strengthens Ukraine Market Entry, Engages CFC Defence to Drive Frontline Adoption of Overwatch and Expand Its Roster of Partnered Drone Manufacturers](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sparc-ai-strengthens-ukraine-market-entry-engages-cfc-defence-to-drive-frontline-adoption-of-overwatch-and-expand-its-roster-of-partnered-drone-manufacturers/) - Agreement builds on the Company's previously announced Ukrainian office, local agent network and growing roster of partnered drone OEMs, formalizing a structured pathway from in-country relationships to capability validation, manufacturer integration and deployment June 17, 2026 04:20 ET | Source: SPARC AI INC VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPARC AI Inc. (CSE:
- [Red Cat Introduces Hellcat™, a Global Small UAS Configuration Built on the Proven Black Widow™ Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/red-cat-introduces-hellcat-a-global-small-uas-configuration-built-on-the-proven-black-widow-platform/) - SALT LAKE CITY, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today introduced Hellcat™, a dual-use small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) built on the proven Black Widow™ platform and designed for rapidly
- [Parsons and DroneShield Highlight Open-Architecture Approach to Countering Evolving Drone Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/parsons-and-droneshield-highlight-open-architecture-approach-to-countering-evolving-drone-threats/) - Recent Demonstration Showcases Interoperable Counter-UAS Capabilities for National Security and Critical Infrastructure Missions Warrenton, VA – 16 June 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS), recently highlighted its participation in a recent C-UAS demonstration with Parsons Corporation, showcasing how interoperable technologies can help organizations detect, track, and respond to evolving drone threats. The
- [Veteran Counter Drone Leader John Knag Joins MatrixSpace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/veteran-counter-drone-leader-john-knag-joins-matrixspace/) - Strengthens senior leadership team, accelerates product roadmap and industry integrations Burlington, MA (June 16, 2026) – With the rapid growth of the MatrixSpace business, John Knag joins as Vice President of Product. An industry pioneer in C-UAS (counter drone) technology, John will accelerate MatrixSpace’s product roadmap and system integration with key industry players. Quote from Greg Waters, CEO,
- [Sightline Intelligence Launches AI Training Tools and 3.11 Software for Mission-Adaptive Edge AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sightline-intelligence-launches-ai-training-tools-and-3-11-software-for-mission-adaptive-edge-ai/) - New capabilities enable customers to adapt proven AI models for mission-specific environments, autonomous workflows, and onboard edge deployment. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sightline Intelligence1, a leader in onboard video processing and AI-enabled target recognition for advanced camera systems, today announced the release of AI Training Tools and Sightline 3.11, introducing new
- [Israeli defence companies continue to develop counter UAS systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-defence-companies-continue-to-develop-counter-uas-systems/) - Israeli company Rafael, and SpearUAV, an Israeli company developing AI-based encapsulated weapon systems, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and market the Iron Wasp: an advanced encapsulated UAS interceptor, a derivative of SpearUAV’ Viper I (Interceptor) that brings an organic, on-the-move aerial interception capability directly to ground combat platforms. For decades, Rafael has built and continuously evolved
- [Japan Drone and AAM Expo 2026: More Heavy-Lift UAVs Pushing the Boundaries of Drone Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/japan-drone-and-aam-expo-2026-more-heavy-lift-uavs-pushing-the-boundaries-of-drone-innovation/) - Japan's drone sector is thinking big, building bigger and deploying at scale. In Part 1 of this series, I introduced four Japanese companies at the Japan Drone and AAM Expo 2026 doing remarkable things with large unmanned aircraft. This is Part 2 of 2 which features a ship-launched VTOL built for Japan's maritime frontier, a
- [OpEd: A Drone Combatant Command: Solution Or Symptom?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-a-drone-combatant-command-solution-or-symptom/) - When Congress reaches for a new combatant command, it usually means the department is struggling to integrate something that cuts across the services and existing geographic theaters. That was true for cyber. It was true, in different ways, for Special Operations and Space. Recent proposals for a drone‑focused combatant command fall squarely in that pattern,
- [Doodle Labs Expands European Strategy to Support NATO-Aligned Autonomous Systems Programs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/doodle-labs-expands-european-strategy-to-support-nato-aligned-autonomous-systems-programs/) - Company increases focus on European defense customers as demand grows for resilient, trusted connectivity for drones and autonomous systems LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Doodle Labs2, a leader in resilient connectivity for autonomous systems in defense and commercial markets, today announced an expanded European strategy to support NATO-aligned defense organizations, drone
- [AfBAA launches first phase of groundbreaking research to improve understanding of business aviation in Africa.  ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/afbaa-launches-first-phase-of-groundbreaking-research-to-improve-understanding-of-business-aviation-in-africa/) - 15 June 2026/Kigali, Rwanda – The African Business Aviation Association, AfBAA, has announced the launch of a landmark research project that aims to advance the understanding, perception, and knowledge of the sector across the African continent. The first phase of the multi-phase initiative has already begun, with the initial results anticipated to be presented at
- [VIAVI Launches TETRA MS Base Station Simulator Option for CX300 to Simplify and Speed Mission-Critical Radio Testing](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viavi-launches-tetra-ms-base-station-simulator-option-for-cx300-to-simplify-and-speed-mission-critical-radio-testing/) - Allows full testing of TETRA MS radios, including transmitter parametric measurements, call processing and BER/MER loopback without the need to place radios in T1 test mode Chandler, Ariz., June 15, 2026 – VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) has announced a TETRA MS radio base station simulator option for its field-portable CX300 communications service monitor.
- [Ondas Launches New Autonomous Defense Systems of Systems at Eurosatory 2026 Under Its "Autonomy at First Contact" Vision](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-launches-new-autonomous-defense-systems-of-systems-at-eurosatory-2026-under-its-autonomy-at-first-contact-vision/) - WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced the launch of new autonomous defense systems and integrated systems of systems solutions at Eurosatory 2026 under its "Autonomy at First Contact" vision. At Eurosatory, Ondas is presenting
- [German Armed Forces Commissions Quantum Systems and Daimler Truck to Develop and Test Unmanned Convoy Solutions for Military Logistics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/german-armed-forces-commissions-quantum-systems-and-daimler-truck-to-develop-and-test-unmanned-convoy-solutions-for-military-logistics/) - Gilching, June 16, 2026 – As part of the Interoperable Robotic Convoy (InterRoC) research project, the German Armed Forces has commissioned Quantum Systems to develop and test unmanned convoy solutions for military logistics. The goal of the project is to enable highly automated truck convoys for use in demanding military scenarios while simultaneously investigating the foundations
- [As The Crow Flies: Ornadyne's Bird-Mimicking Ornithopter O1 Targets Military Reconnaissance Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/as-the-crow-flies-ornadynes-bird-mimicking-ornithopter-o1-targets-military-reconnaissance-missions/) - At SOF Week 2026, Geourg Kivijian wasn't handing out business cards. He and co-founder Armen Arakelyan walked the show carrying a drone that looked like a bird. Their startup, Ornadyne, wants to put a crow-shaped, propeller-free surveillance drone in warfighters' hands within a year. The drone is the O1, the company’s flagship product, is a
- [Galvion Expands Cortex EVOTM Architecture with New HALO Configuration at Eurosatory 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/galvion-expands-cortex-evotm-architecture-with-new-halo-configuration-at-eurosatory-2026/) - Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and datamanagement solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase the continued evolution of itsCortexTM architecture at Eurosatory 2026 (Hall 5A, Booth G391), featuring the introduction of the HALOconfiguration for its Cortex EVOTM system. First introduced at SOF Week 2025 as a
- [GPS Lies: Autonomous Systems Need to Navigate a World That Can't Be Trusted](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/gps-lies-autonomous-systems-need-to-navigate-a-world-that-cant-be-trusted/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At the 2026 GEOINT Symposium, a panel of defense technologists, geospatial innovators, and autonomy engineers discussed how the navigation assumptions built into most autonomous systems are already broken. Fixing them requires rethinking what trust means at the machine level. The Big Navigation Lie GPS denial is no longer the worst case. The
- [SPARC AI Expands Overwatch Targeting Capability with Image Recognition and Successful 43km Target Acquisition Test](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sparc-ai-expands-overwatch-targeting-capability-with-image-recognition-and-successful-43km-target-acquisition-test/) - 9 June, 2026: SPARC AI Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0) a defence technology company building Overwatch, the GPS denied navigation and target acquisition software platform for drones and autonomous systems, today announced the successful completion of a 43km long-range target acquisition test conducted over open water in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.
- [The Invisible Legal Wall Blocking Drone Operations Over the High Seas and the Path Through It](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-invisible-legal-wall-blocking-drone-operations-over-the-high-seas-and-the-path-through-it/) - One of the most consequential barriers facing drone operators isn't the BVLOS rule, the FAA's certification backlog or a lack of airspace coordination. For many operators planning overwater routes, it's a legal boundary most don't know exists until it kills an operation entirely. At XPONENTIAL 2026, two former FAA attorneys delivered a frank, solutions-based breakdown
- [Electra Unveils Turbo-Electric Aircraft Concept for Next-Generation Airliner as Part of NASA AACES 2050 Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-unveils-turbo-electric-aircraft-concept-for-next-generation-airliner-as-part-of-nasa-aaces-2050-program/) - Concept pairs a double-bubble lifting fuselage and electric tail fans to explore competitive gains for aircraft with 100+ passengers Manassas, VA, June 8, 2026 Electra, the global leader in hybrid-electric aviation, today unveiled a new conceptual aircraft design for next-generation airliners developed as part of NASA’s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 program. The study explores how targeted electrification, advanced aerodynamics,
- [Orbbec Breaks Ground on New Overseas Manufacturing Base RVMC to Strengthen Global Delivery and Supply Chain Capability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/orbbec-breaks-ground-on-new-overseas-manufacturing-base-rvmc-to-strengthen-global-delivery-and-supply-chain-capability/) - 9 June 2026: Orbbec officially held the groundbreaking ceremony for its overseas manufacturing base — the RVMC Factory — in the Thuan Thanh Industrial Zone of Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking another important milestone in the company’s global manufacturing strategy. Representatives from local authorities and the industrial park in Vietnam attended the ceremony to witness the
- [Drone Industry Insights Launches the 9th Edition of the Global Drone Survey — The World's Largest Annual Industry Survey for the Drone Market](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-industry-insights-launches-the-9th-edition-of-the-global-drone-survey-the-worlds-largest-annual-industry-survey-for-the-drone-market/) - Survey open to all actors in the global drone market ecosystem — manufacturers, operators, investors, associations, regulators, and service providers Hamburg, Germany — June 9, 2026 Drone Industry Insights (DII), the leading research and intelligence provider for the global drone market, today officially opens the 9th edition of the Global Drone Survey. It is the
- [Triple Threat in the Sky: Volatus Aerospace Redefines Pipeline Protection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/triple-threat-in-the-sky-volatus-aerospace-redefines-pipeline-protection/) - Ben Ruszkowski, Chief Commercial Officer of Synergy Aviation, a Volatus Aerospace company, has spent the better part of his professional life making sure North America's most critical energy assets never go unwatched. With two decades of oil and gas expertise and a fixed-wing pilot's logbook, he’s been in the driver’s seat for one of the
- [Certified Isn't the Same as Competent: The FAA Is Cracking Down on Drone Pilots Who Don't Know the Difference](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/certified-isnt-the-same-as-competent-the-faa-is-cracking-down-on-drone-pilots-who-dont-know-the-difference/) - On April 29, 2026, United Airlines Flight 1980 was on final approach to San Diego International Airport at 3,000 feet when the crew reported striking a drone. The FAA and United both later confirmed no physical evidence of an actual collision. Even so, this incident was not an anomaly. The FAA has recorded 1,860 drone
- [Manna Picks Tulsa: Why a Drone Delivery Leader Chose Oklahoma As Its U.S. Homebase](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/manna-picks-tulsa-why-a-drone-delivery-leader-chose-oklahoma-as-its-u-s-homebase/) - Bobby Healy decided to move the U.S. portion of his manufacturing, his leadership team and his family to a new city. And he picked Tulsa, Oklahoma. The founder and CEO of Manna Air Delivery made the announcement at XPONENTIAL 2026 during a fireside chat with Jennifer Hankins, Managing Director of Tulsa Innovation Labs. The two
- [New Jersey Puts Down Roots for a National Aviation Innovation Corridor](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/new-jersey-puts-down-roots-for-a-national-aviation-innovation-corridor/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At the Shore to Soar 2026 (S2S) in Cape May, New Jersey, a panel moderated by NARTP Board Chairman Mark Loeben, a 31-year Air Force veteran (Major General Ret.) and active American Airlines 787 captain, featured NARTP President and CEO Howard Kyle and Director of Operations Rocco Mancuso, focused on the National
- [DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/diu-blue-uas-recognized-assessors-program-powering-the-next-phase-of-secure-drone-adoption/) - The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones or uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The recent launch of the DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors intiative marks a pivotal step to accelerate the approval and
- [Israel Weapon Industries Unveils ARBEL: Advanced AI-Driven Aiming System Transforms Assault Rifles into Counter-Drone Precision Tools](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-weapon-industries-unveils-arbel-advanced-ai-driven-aiming-system-transforms-assault-rifles-into-counter-drone-precision-tools/) - *Content based on interviews conducted by AG Israeli Defense Journalist, Arie Ergozi Tel Aviv, Israel — Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has officially revealed ARBEL, a state-of-the-art computerized fire control system designed to radically increase rifle accuracy and lethality, even under high-pressure battlefield conditions. Built to upgrade standard AR-15 assault rifles and light machine guns, the
- [Accipiter Radar Provides Drone Detection For Blue Angels](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/accipiter-radar-provides-drone-detection-for-blue-angels/) - by Josey Melick on Jul 28, 2025 Accipiter Radar was in Florida earlier this month with the Blue Angels providing invaluable drone detection service to the US Navy and its partners. The Blue Angels inspire a culture of excellence and service by representing the United States Navy and Marine Corps to audiences globally through their awe-inspiring and well-known
- [Project ULTRA Successfully Completes Blood Delivery](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/project-ultra-successfully-completes-blood-delivery/) - Team maintains the temperature and integrity of 18 units across 90 nautical miles GRAND FORKS, North Dakota—The Project ULTRA team successfully transported 18 units of blood 90 nautical miles in a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) demonstration for the Department of the Navy’s Medical Research Division and members of the 319th Medical Corps. The “blood
- [FAA’s Proposed Part 108 Rule: The Future of Drone Pilot Training](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faas-proposed-part-108-rule-the-future-of-drone-pilot-training/) - By: Bronwyn Morgan, AG Training & Education Ambassador On August 5, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled a groundbreaking proposed rule to standardize Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. It normalizes BVLOS operations and alleviates the need for individual waivers. While the rule is not yet final (there is a 60 day
- [Disrupt Yourself Across Land, Air and Sea With ANELLO Photonics For GPS-Denied Navigation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/disrupt-yourself-across-land-air-and-sea-with-anello-photonics-for-gps-denied-navigation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Navigation can no longer sit at the edge of platform design. According to Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO and Co-Founder of Santa Clara-based ANELLO Photonics, which builds GPS-denied navigation around its Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope, or SiPhOG™, for defense and autonomous vehicle platforms, “The entire world has been based on GPS. Jamming and
- [Drones, AI, and the Missing Operational Readiness Link in African Wildlife Conservation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-ai-and-the-missing-operational-readiness-link-in-african-wildlife-conservation/) - By: Peter Karanja, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Africa African conservation does not have a drone adoption problem. Over the years, drones have been deployed to track wildlife. AI has been used to identify animals from drone footage. And tools exist that connect ranger patrols, sensors and control rooms with decision makers. The more important question
- [Speedbird Aero and iFood Launch New Drone Delivery Routein São Paulo](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/speedbird-aero-and-ifood-launch-new-drone-delivery-routein-sao-paulo/) - Operation in Alphaville, Greater São Paulo, integrates Speedbird aircraft, autonomous robot, and partner delivery riders in a multimodal model São Paulo, June 1, 2026 – Speedbird Aero, a Brazilian company specialized in autonomous aircraft and drone logistics operations, and iFood, Brazilian tech company, announced today the launch of a new drone delivery route in Greater
- [Orbbec and Creality Launch Pika, Bringing 3D Scanning into the Pocket Era](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/orbbec-and-creality-launch-pika-bringing-3d-scanning-into-the-pocket-era/) - 2 June 2026: Creality unveiled Pika, a next-generation AI-powered portable 3D scanner co-developed with Orbbec, during its 12th Anniversary “AI Ecosystem” product launch event. Powered by Orbbec’s core underlying technologies, Pika breaks the mold of traditional 3D scanners by combining high-precision scanning, intelligent AI computing, and an ultra-portable design into one compact device. This launch marks a significant leap
- [Virginia Beach Open For Business: Attracts Autonomous Systems Companies With Ocean Access, Veteran Talent](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/virginia-beach-open-for-business-attracts-autonomous-systems-companies-with-ocean-access-veteran-talent/) - Virginia Beach is stepping up its pursuit of autonomous systems companies. Leveraging open-ocean Navy test infrastructure, a deep veteran workforce and a newly sharpened economic development strategy, the city aims to climb the country's autonomy leader board and become one most capable destinations for the sector. Maritime Autonomy Finds a Natural Home Off the Virginia
- [Ondas Holdings Targets FPV Drones and Swarm Threats With New Autonomous MODUS and IRON WAVE Defense Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-holdings-targets-fpv-drones-and-swarm-threats-with-new-autonomous-modus-and-iron-wave-defense-systems/) - Ondas Holdings unveiled two AI-driven defense systems built for the next generation of force protection capabilities: MODUS, a mobile counter-UAS platform, and IRON WAVE, a robotic combat suite designed to operate ahead of frontline forces. According to the company MODUS and IRON WAVE enable faster, more flexible combat by turning complex, multi-system environments into integrated autonomous capabilities. Modern battlefields are
- [Voyager Awarded $16.5M DARPA Contract](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-16-5m-darpa-contract-2/) - DENVER, May 26, 2026 Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) was awarded a DARPA Burn n’ Go Phase 2 contract, valued at $16.5 million, to advance the development of a new propellant-embedded control technology that gives solid rocket motors (SRMs) tailorable, post-manufacturing thrust control that enables improved performance and manufacturing efficiency. “This award reflects confidence in our
- [IAI's Advanced HAROP Loitering Munition Gets Stealth Upgrade and Naval Integration via DIAMOND Container System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/iais-advanced-harop-loitering-munition-gets-stealth-upgrade-and-naval-integration-via-diamond-container-system/) - Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has advanced its combat-proven HAROP loitering munition with stealth capabilities and expanded its naval deployment through the modular DIAMOND container solution, reinforcing the system's role as one of the world's leading precision strike drones. A Combat-Proven Hunter-Killer, Now Harder to Detect Developed by IAI's MBT Missiles Division, the HAROP operates as
- [SynMax Joins Esri Partner Network Delivering Intelligence Across Maritime, Energy, and National Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/synmax-joins-esri-partner-network-delivering-intelligence-across-maritime-energy-and-national-security/) - HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SynMax, a data intelligence company delivering geospatial, energy, and maritime domain awareness products, today announced it has joined the Esri Partner Network (EPN), the global community of technology providers that build and deliver solutions on Esri's ArcGIS platform. SynMax's intelligence products are now available within the
- [Above the Pitch: How Canada's Elite Drone Operators Get Ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/above-the-pitch-how-canadas-elite-drone-operators-get-ready-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/) - By Dan Juhlin, Autonomy Global Ambassador — Canada Besides bringing the world's most-watched sporting event to North American soil, the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings with it an airspace management challenge unlike anything the drone industry has faced before. Across 16 host cities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the skies above stadiums will
- [Drone Threat to Data Centers: What C-UAS Security Programs Must Address Now](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-threat-to-data-centers-what-c-uas-security-programs-must-address-now/) - By Nate Ernst, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Energy On March 1, 2026, Iranian Shahid drones struck data centers in Bahrain. The attack targeted cooling infrastructure, power systems and rooftop equipment directly. Amazon Web Services flagged operational issues across its Bahrain and UAE regions in the aftermath. The drones used were militarily derived. The tactics they
- [Romanian Ministry of National Defence Selects Quantum Systems for a New Procurement of Vector](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/romanian-ministry-of-national-defence-selects-quantum-systems-for-a-new-procurement-of-vector/) - Bucharest / Gilching, 28 May 2026 – Quantum Systems has been selected by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence to supply additional Vector reconnaissance systems for surveillance missions under projects financed through the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument. SAFE, adopted by the Council of the European Union in May 2025, was established
- [INKAS® Unveils New Ground and Air Systems, Expanding Its Integrated Defense Portfolio for Multi-Domain Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inkas-unveils-new-ground-and-air-systems-expanding-its-integrated-defense-portfolio-for-multi-domain-operations/) - May 28, 2026 – Today at CANSEC 2026, INKAS® Defense and Aerospace, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, unveils two new solutions to its product ecosystem: the INKAS® MLTV (Modular Light Tactical Vehicle) platform and the INKAS® ANURI Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The INKAS® MLTV: Next-Gen Modular, Multi-Mission Military Tactical Vehicle Designed as a next-generation replacement for legacy light utility vehicle fleets, the INKAS® MLTV wasdeveloped through a joint program with INEOS Automotive and WELP
- [Electra Completes First Urban Flight of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft in Downtown Charleston, Signaling a New Era of Regional Air Travel ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-completes-first-urban-flight-of-hybrid-electric-ultra-short-aircraft-in-downtown-charleston-signaling-a-new-era-of-regional-air-travel/) - CHARLESTON, SC, May 28, 2026 – Electra, the global leader in ultra-short hybrid-electric aviation, announced the successful completion of the first urban demonstration of its Ultra Short airplane at the Columbus Street Terminal, offering a real-world look at how regional air travel can move beyond airports to become faster, simpler, and far more accessible. Hosted by SC Ports during the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, the flight (captured on video) highlights how Electra’s hybrid-electric propulsion and blown-lift technology
- [Ohio’s NAAMCE Expands the Test Environment Advanced Air Mobility Innovators Need to Validate and Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ohios-naamce-expands-the-test-environment-advanced-air-mobility-innovators-need-to-validate-and-scale/) - SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — [MAY 28, 2026] — As the Federal Aviation Administration continues advancing the regulatory framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) is expanding the real-world test environment companies need to move from promising technology to operational reality. Located in Springfield, Ohio, NAAMCE is the only facility in
- [48 Companies Named as Phase II Gauntlet Qualifier Invitees for Drone Dominance Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/48-companies-named-as-phase-ii-gauntlet-qualifier-invitees-for-drone-dominance-program/) - The Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program (DDP) has officially announced its Phase 2 Qualifier invitees. It has named 48 companies to compete for a coveted slot in Gauntlet II. This constitutes a dramatic expansion from the 18 companies originally planned for the round. The qualifier event will take place at Camp Grayling, Michigan, in June, where
- [Voyager Awarded $16.5M DARPA Contract](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-16-5m-darpa-contract/) - DENVER–May 26, 2026–Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) was awarded a DARPA Burn n’ Go Phase 2 contract, valued at $16.5 million, to advance the development of a new propellant-embedded control technology that gives solid rocket motors (SRMs) tailorable, post-manufacturing thrust control that enables improved performance and manufacturing efficiency. “This award reflects confidence in our ability to
- [Echodyne Expands Public Safety Radar Applications Through Partnership with Axon](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-expands-public-safety-radar-applications-through-partnership-with-axon/) - Kirkland, WA, May 27, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announced a partnership with Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, to support a joint focus activity on delivering best in class infrastructure for a range of homeland security and law enforcement UAS applications in the U.S and globally. Under the partnership, Echodyne’s advanced radar
- [Roboteam "Terminator" UGV Family Brings AI-Enabled Swarm Robotics to Infantry and Special Forces](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/roboteam-terminator-ugv-family-brings-ai-enabled-swarm-robotics-to-infantry-and-special-forces/) - Robotic swarms have become an operational requirement for advanced armed forces. Israeli company Roboteam has developed the “Terminator” family, a line of modular, lethal unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) systems designed to integrate multiple robotic platforms into a single, hub-centric combat robot unit for dismounted infantry and Special Forces. Architecture: A Robotic Squad Concept Terminator is
- [Elbit Systems FUSE Acquires BlueWhite Robotics to Expand AI-Powered Ground Autonomy for Defense](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-systems-fuse-acquires-bluewhite-robotics-to-expand-ai-powered-ground-autonomy-for-defense/) - Elbit Systems' FUSE division has completed the acquisition of BlueWhite Robotics, an Israeli developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications. Under the agreement, FUSE acquired 100% of BlueWhite's shares. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, BlueWhite has developed a proprietary off-road autonomy platform delivering seamless, OEM-agnostic capabilities. The company's
- [Tiltan Software Wins Major Contract for Large-Scale UAS Simulation Environment Using TOPS-NX IR Engine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tiltan-software-wins-major-contract-for-large-scale-uas-simulation-environment-using-tops-nx-ir-engine/) - Israeli company Tiltan Software Engineering has secured a major order as part of a large-scale Israeli UAS program to supply a state-of-the-art virtual and constructive simulation environment for a multi-domain unmanned aerial systems (UAS) array. The project centers on building an advanced synthetic battlespace designed for large-scale operational training and mission preparation in system-of-systems scenarios.
- [Mountain Horse Solutions Builds a Multi-Domain Autonomy Portfolio From the Ground Up](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mountain-horse-solutions-builds-a-multi-domain-autonomy-portfolio-from-the-ground-up/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Mountain Horse Solutions isn't racing to manufacture the next marquee unmanned system. The company, a subsidiary of Global Ordnance, has carved out a deliberate role in the defense autonomy space as an integrator and facilitator. It identifies gaps across the air, ground, and maritime domains, then pulls together a consortium of partners
- [Fiber Meets Fire: The Consortium Building FPV Fiber-Optic Attack Drones in North Dakota](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fiber-meets-fire-the-consortium-building-fpv-fiber-optic-attack-drones-in-north-dakota/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drones on the battlefield have already changed the game for aerial combat. Now, a consortium of American defense technology companies hope to change the game for the Department of War by replacing traditional artillery with fiber-optic-guided, first-person view (FPV) one-way attack drones, produced at scale on domestic soil, as the weapon of
- [Israeli Tech Duo InfiniDome and Wonder Robotics Unveil IroNav — Autonomous GNSS Resilience System for Contested Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-tech-duo-infinidome-and-wonder-robotics-unveil-ironav-autonomous-gnss-resilience-system-for-contested-environments/) - The rapid growth of autonomous military systems has forced a fundamental shift in defense priorities, away from making platforms faster or smarter, and toward keeping them operational when navigation itself fails. Two Israeli companies, InfiniDome and Wonder Robotics, have joined forces to directly address that challenge. Across recent conflict zones and contested regions, GNSS disruption
- [A Propeller-Free Future? Examining a Patented Propulsion Concept and Its Implications for Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/a-propeller-free-future-examining-a-patented-propulsion-concept-and-its-implications-for-advanced-air-mobility/) - By Dawn M. Zoldi The advanced air mobility sector has never been short on ambition. From Joby Aviation's tilt-rotor configurations to Lilium's distributed electric propulsion jets, the industry's race to populate urban skies with quiet, clean, and efficient aircraft has generated an extraordinary range of engineering approaches. Most share the foundational assumption that thrust requires
- [Iran's Shahed-136B Loitering Munition: The Long-Range Drone That Could Strike Beyond the Middle East](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/irans-shahed-136b-loitering-munition-the-long-range-drone-that-could-strike-beyond-the-middle-east/) - If Iran moves to strike targets outside the Middle East and Gulf region, its extended-range loitering munition, the Shahed-136B, is the weapon most likely to be used. IRGC's Escalating Threat Posture Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) recently threatened to extend the conflict "beyond the region," with the regime warning that any resumed U.S. or
- [Should the IDF Ground Forces Have Their Own "Air Force"? The UAV Command Debate Intensifies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/should-the-idf-ground-forces-have-their-own-air-force-the-uav-command-debate-intensifies/) - The dramatic increase in UAV use by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) ground units in combat has reignited a critical doctrinal debate: should IDF infantry operate their own dedicated unmanned aerial force, independent of Air Force control? Current IDF Ground UAV Capability At present, IDF ground forces operate only the Elbit SkyLark, a tactical mini unmanned
- [NATO's GEOINT Imperative: Intelligence Integration, Alliance Security and the Pipeline That Decides Wars](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/natos-geoint-imperative-intelligence-integration-alliance-security-and-the-pipeline-that-decides-wars/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The 2026 GEOINT Symposium opened its keynote stage with Major General Paul Lynch, Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the Joint Intelligence and Security Division at NATO. A 30-year veteran of the British Royal Marines with deep experience in multinational defense intelligence, he came with a direct request: help the alliance solve the
- [Ubotica Partners with NOVI Space to Accelerate Real-Time AI Inference at the Space Edge](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ubotica-partners-with-novi-space-to-accelerate-real-time-ai-inference-at-the-space-edge/) - Dublin and Arlington, 18 May 2026 – Ubotica Technologies, a pioneer in space-based AI, has today announced a partnership agreement with NOVI Space Inc. (“NOVI”), a global leader in orbit edge computing and next-generation satellite infrastructure. The partnership will deliver decision-grade, real-time intelligence directly from the Earth’s orbit. The collaboration integrates Ubotica's SPACE:AI platform with
- [Anduril Introduces Voyager Gateway 1:  Rugged Edge Compute for the Dismounted  Operator](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anduril-introduces-voyager-gateway-1-rugged-edge-compute-for-the-dismounted-operator/) - Voyager Gateway 1 puts a full mission server on the operator, turning every soldier into a connected node at the forward edge. Dismounted operators carry heavy loads of radios, batteries, sensors, and other mission equipment. At the same time, many mission applications still rely on bulky servers at the command post, forcing operators to carry
- [Cellula Robotics and Metron Sign 10-Year Agreement to Deliver Next-Generation Undersea Capability for the US Defense Market](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cellula-robotics-and-metron-sign-10-year-agreement-to-deliver-next-generation-undersea-capability-for-the-us-defense-market/) - Long-term agreement combines proven COTS platforms, trusted autonomy, and enduring support for US defense customers Houston, Texas – 19 May 2026— Cellula Robotics US Inc. and Metron, Inc. have signed a 10-year agreement to deliver a combined solution for the United States defense market, bringing together Cellula’s commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) long-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)
- [SPARC AI and Rate Manufacturing Partner to Scale GPS-Denied Drone Capability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sparc-ai-and-rate-manufacturing-partner-to-scale-gps-denied-drone-capability/) - May 20, 2026 - SPARC AI Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0) today announced a strategic partnership with Rate Manufacturing, a U.S. based defense manufacturer, to integrate SPARC AI’s Overwatch platform into Rate’s Model-F multi-mission drone systems and future platforms. The new partnership was announced at SOF Week in Tampa, Florida. The collaboration brings together Rate
- [Echodyne and Moog Successfully Demonstrate Reconfigurable Integrated-weapon Platform (RIwP®) at U.S. Army Exercise](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-and-moog-successfully-demonstrate-reconfigurable-integrated-weapon-platform-riwp-at-u-s-army-exercise/) - Kirkland, WA, May 19, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, and Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high performance precision motion and control systems, announce the results of testing of their defensive systems to counter small offensive UAS (“sUAS”) weapons. Capabilities Tested Live detection, lock on with precision tracking, and successfully engaging of Group
- [Black River Systems' Ninja™ C-sUAS Platforms Arm First Responders and Defenders](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/black-river-systems-ninja-c-suas-platforms-arm-first-responders-and-defenders/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The small unmanned aircraft threat that has pervaded the battlefield has also moved far beyond it. From critical infrastructure attacks to cartel surveillance of border patrol agents, adversarial small UAS (sUAS) now present a persistent challenge to first responders and law enforcement as well as military personnel operating in complex, dynamic environments.
- [When the AI on Your Drone Waiver Application Meets the AI Reviewing It ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-the-ai-on-your-drone-waiver-application-meets-the-ai-reviewing-it/) - By: Charlton Evans, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Certification Something significant has happened inside the FAA's waiver and exemption review process, and most of the aerospace industry hasn't fully registered it yet. The agency is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the evaluation of regulatory applications. It’s doing so across a spectrum, from using structured
- [The Nightmare Scenario Is Already Here: Stolen Spray Drones and the C-UAS Reckoning](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-nightmare-scenario-is-already-here-stolen-spray-drones-and-the-c-uas-reckoning/) - By Dawn Zoldi On March 24, fifteen Ceres Air C31 agricultural spraying drones, each the size of an ATV, each capable of dispersing 40 gallons of liquid across a 15-mile span in under seven minutes, vanished from a logistics facility in Harrison, New Jersey. The FBI opened an investigation into potential weaponization. It was, by
- [Show Me The Quan! What Small Defense Businesses Need to Know about DoW SBIR/STTR](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/show-me-the-quan-what-small-defense-businesses-need-to-know-about-dow-sbir-sttr/) - At SOF Week 2026, Regina "Gina" Sims, Director of the Department of War's (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Office under the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, briefed on the program's reauthorization, structural overhaul and new funding mechanisms. She said all of these changes she said are
- [Japan's Commercial Space Ascent: SPACETIDE, the Space Strategy Fund and U.S.-Japan GEOINT Cooperation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/japans-commercial-space-ascent-spacetide-the-space-strategy-fund-and-u-s-japan-geoint-cooperation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Masayasu Ishida, co-founder and CEO of Tokyo-based SPACETIDE Foundation, took the stage for his first-ever appearance at GEOINT, in front of a room dotted with Japanese colleagues who had traveled during Golden Week, Japan's national holiday period, to be there. "Japan has made tremendous strides in investing and shepherding its national security,"
- [BCN Drone Center Builds A Common UAS Safety Evidence Framework](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bcn-drone-center-builds-a-common-uas-safety-evidence-framework/) - By: Sergi Framis, BCN Drone Center – Autonomy Global Media Partner Technology no longer limits the commercial adoption of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Increasingly, the ability of manufacturers and operators to demonstrate safety in a way regulators can trust limits it. Across jurisdictions, aviation authorities such as EASA in Europe and the FAA in the
- [Elbit's AI-Driven DESEAVER MK-4 Redefines Naval Soft-Kill Defense Against Multi-Directional Missile Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbits-ai-driven-deseaver-mk-4-redefines-naval-soft-kill-defense-against-multi-directional-missile-threats/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel Israel's Elbit Systems has advanced naval survivability with the DESEAVER MK-4, a fourth-generation AI-powered decoy launching system that autonomously detects, assesses, and neutralizes complex, multi-directional missile threats in real time. The system operates within Elbit's Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite (IEWS), conducting automated threat prioritization and deploying
- [Israel's SPIKE LR Missile Successfully Fired from Autonomous UGV in First-Ever Germany Test](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israels-spike-lr-missile-successfully-fired-from-autonomous-ugv-in-first-ever-germany-test/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel In a significant milestone for autonomous ground combat systems, Israel's SPIKE LR guided missile has been successfully fired from a German unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the first time, marking a new frontier in lethal autonomous platforms. RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and EuroSpike GmbH conducted a
- [Ten Years Of Progress In Energy Drone & Robotics Summit and What’s Next](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ten-years-of-progress-in-energy-drone-robotics-summit-and-whats-next/) - By: Sean Guerre & Sylvia Ibarra, Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (Autonomy Global Media Partner) Ten years ago, a small group of energy professionals gathered in Houston with a clear belief that drones and robotics would transform how the industry inspects and maintains infrastructure. That belief proved correct. Today, utilities fly fixed-wing drones up to
- [Want to Operate In Europe? Pay Attention to the Light Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate (LUC)](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/want-to-operate-in-europe-pay-attention-to-the-light-unmanned-aircraft-operator-certificate-luc/) - By: Joanna Wieczorek and Yves Morier, Autonomy Global Ambassadors – Europe If you operate drones commercially and Europe is anywhere on your business roadmap, you need to understand the Light Unmanned aircraft operator Certificate, known as the LUC. It isn't mandatory, but may be the most powerful operational credential available to UAS operators working under
- [Is Your Tech Vision Crazy Enough? The High Risks, High Rewards Stuff DARPA Cares About](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/is-your-tech-vision-crazy-enough-the-high-risks-high-rewards-stuff-darpa-cares-about/) - By Dawn Zoldi Stephen Winchell doesn't run a typical government office. As the 24th director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), he leads an organization that doesn’t just tolerate, but expects and even celebrates it. Speaking as a keynote at the 2026 GEOINT Symposium, Winchell openly invited anyone with an idea too wild
- [From Infrastructure to Intelligence: More Carahsoft Partners at GEOINT Symposium 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-infrastructure-to-intelligence-more-carahsoft-partners-at-geoint-symposium-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The GEOINT Symposium 2026 made one thing unmistakably clear: the technology challenge facing the geospatial intelligence community is no longer about collecting more data. It's about building the infrastructure to run it, the tools to analyze it, the governance frameworks to deploy AI responsibly and the security architecture to protect every identity
- [Turning Data Into Decisions: How Carahsoft Partners Are Powering the GEOINT Symposium 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/turning-data-into-decisions-how-carahsoft-partners-are-powering-the-geoint-symposium-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The world produces more location-based data than any analyst, agency or algorithm can handle alone. Satellites image near-complete coverage of the earth's surface. Sensors track objects in orbit. Ground networks log activity around the clock. The question that drew more than 4,000 professionals from over 30 countries to this year's GEOINT Symposium
- [Inside the Volatusphere: Closing the Counter-UAS Readiness Gap](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inside-the-volatusphere-closing-the-counter-uas-readiness-gap/) - By: Dawn Zoldi With SKYDRA simulation software freshly launched, Volatus Aerospace makes the case that counter-drone readiness begins long before anyone pulls a trigger. Somewhere right now, a drone delivers contraband into a prison yard. Another loiters over an airport approach corridor, invisible to radar. A third serves as a cheap kamikaze platform in a
- [FAA Leaders Tell XPONENTIAL 2026: The Airspace Is Open, Now Comes the Hard Part](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-leaders-tell-xponential-2026-the-airspace-is-open-now-comes-the-hard-part/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA took the stage at XPONENTIAL 2026 to signal a cultural shift. Franklin McIntosh, Chief Operating Officer of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, and Jessica Jones, newly appointed Executive Director of the FAA Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies, offered the industry a detailed account of where the agency stands, what it
- [T-REX and GrandSKY: Coming at You Sideways Like a RAPTR](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/t-rex-and-grandsky-coming-at-you-sideways-like-a-raptr/) - The DoW's most agile testing engine and the nation's premier drone proving ground are closing the gap between commercial innovation and battlefield readiness. By: Dawn Zoldi The Pentagon has a dinosaur problem, and it's entirely by design. Lt. Col. Matt Limeberry, Commander of the RAPTR Task Force within the Office of the Under Secretary of
- [Crimson Tide Counter-Drone: The Future of Campus Airspace Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/crimson-tide-counter-drone-the-future-of-campus-airspace-security/) - By Dawn M.K. Zoldi The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa boasts an enrollment record of 41,000 students. On any given autumn Saturday, more than 100,000 fans pack Bryant-Denny Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in college football. Tens of thousands more crowd the surrounding campus. This university, akin to a small city, periodically transforms into
- [Pentagon's Top Industrial Base Official Delivers Unvarnished Assessment at XPONENTIAL 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/pentagons-top-industrial-base-official-delivers-unvarnished-assessment-at-xponential-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The U.S. defense industrial base is in crisis, according to the official charged with fixing it. The Honorable Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, took the XPONENTIAL 2026 stage Wednesday following AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins' keynote address and delivered a sobering diagnosis of America's manufacturing readiness,
- [$55 Billion for Autonomous Warfare: Game Changer or Expensive Gamble? ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/55-billion-for-autonomous-warfare-game-changer-or-expensive-gamble/) - By Pramod Raheja, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Autonomy When the Trump administration released its fiscal year 2027 defense budget request in early April, one number stood out from everything else. Buried inside a proposed $1.5 trillion national security package, the largest in American history, was a $54.6 billion line item for a relatively obscure office
- [Bridging Sky and Space: Viasat's Velaris and the Future of BVLOS UAV Connectivity](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bridging-sky-and-space-viasats-velaris-and-the-future-of-bvlos-uav-connectivity/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When a UAV crosses the threshold of visual line of sight, the pilot loses direct perception of the aircraft. A reliable, continuous data link that carries command-and-control (C2) instructions must replace it. That link also needs to be able to broadcast position information to air traffic systems and activate contingency procedures if
- [AUVSI's Michael Robbins Opens XPONENTIAL 2026 With a Clear-Eyed Call to Build, Scale, Lead](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/auvsis-michael-robbins-opens-xponential-2026-with-a-clear-eyed-call-to-build-scale-lead/) - Michael Robbins, President and CEO of AUVSI, delivered a keynote address titled Built to Lead. Driving Towards Impact to a record-setting crowd to kick off XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit. Progress is real, he said, but so is the pressure, and the decisions being made right now will define the next decade of autonomy adoption across
- [Firestorm Labs Secures $30M APFIT Award to Scale Expeditionary Manufacturing and Tempest UAS production for the Indo-Pacific](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/firestorm-labs-secures-30m-apfit-award-to-scale-expeditionary-manufacturing-and-tempest-uas-production-for-the-indo-pacific/) - SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 7, 2026 Firestorm Labs today announced it has been selected for an award of up to $30 million through the Department of War's Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. The award will fund expanded deployment of the xCell containerized manufacturing platform and increased production and sustainment of
- [Airbility Signs Strategic MoU with Germany's Schübeler on EDF Propulsion Technology for eVTOL Platforms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airbility-signs-strategic-mou-with-germanys-schubeler-on-edf-propulsion-technology-for-evtol-platforms/) - Airbility Inc. ("Airbility"), an advanced air mobility company based in the Republic of Korea, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schübeler GmbH ("Schübeler") of Germany for strategic cooperation in electric ducted fan (EDF) propulsion technology. Under the agreement, the two companies will pursue multi-dimensional collaboration, including the joint development of
- [Fiber Optic FPV Drones Force Israel and U.S. Army to Rethink Soldier-Level Counter-UAS Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fiber-optic-fpv-drones-force-israel-and-u-s-army-to-rethink-soldier-level-counter-uas-solutions/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel Israel's Ministry of Defense and Israeli defense industries are deep into an urgent effort to counter fiber optic-controlled FPV drones. This threat has already killed Israeli soldiers and civilians and exposed a critical gap in current close-range protection. For now, a soldier's assault rifle remains the
- [European Navy Expresses Interest in Elbit's Seagull Autonomous USV](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/european-navy-expresses-interest-in-elbits-seagull-autonomous-usv/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sharply accelerated naval interest in autonomous surface and underwater systems. Israeli sources inform Autonomy Global that Elbit Systems is preparing to demonstrate its Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV) to several European navies in the near term. Hormuz
- [Steadicopter's Golden Eagle Emerges as Rotary UAV Mothership for Contested ISR and Precision Strike Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/steadicopters-golden-eagle-emerges-as-rotary-uav-mothership-for-contested-isr-and-precision-strike-missions/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel Israeli company Steadicopter has unveiled a mothership variant of its Golden Eagle rotary UAV It engineered the platform to serve as a long-range aerial carrier capable of deploying ISR drones and precision effectors deep inside contested and denied environments, while keeping the primary asset safely outside
- [Tulip Tech Is Opening a U.S. Front With Battle-Tested Custom UAV Batteries, Doubling Flight Time in the Process](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tulip-tech-is-opening-a-u-s-front-with-battle-tested-custom-uav-batteries-doubling-flight-time-in-the-process/) - The Netherlands-based power solutions company has battle-tested its technology on the front lines of Europe. It is now bringing it to American drone manufacturers with a performance claim the industry can't ignore: double the flight time, no hardware changes required. By: Dawn Zoldi The drone industry has a giant blind spot. For all the innovation
- [The Old Guard Must Reinvent: The Space Economy Rewrites the Rules of Business](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-old-guard-must-reinvent-the-space-economy-rewrites-the-rules-of-business/) - By: Dawn Zoldi While typical hardware and hardware-adjacent technologies occupied much of the 2026 Space Symposium focus, John May, Space Leader and Partner at PwC, approached the space economy through a different lens. A forensic accountant by training and a 30-year partner at one of the world's largest professional services firms, May has spent the
- [10 Things You Were Afraid to Ask About the FCC's Foreign UAS Ban](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/10-things-you-were-afraid-to-ask-about-the-fccs-foreign-uas-ban/) - Last December, right before Christmas, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dropped a regulatory bombshell on the drone industry. All foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components now sit on its Covered List of equipment deemed to present national security risks. The move caught even seasoned industry players off guard. The compliance clock is
- [Vertical Flight Infrastructure: Understanding the Layers of Legal Risk](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vertical-flight-infrastructure-understanding-the-layers-of-legal-risk/) - By: Rex Alexander, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Infrastructure Across the United States, a dangerous misconception continues to persist within the vertical flight community that if something is not explicitly regulated, it must therefore be acceptable. While this assumption may have once held some practical value in a less complex regulatory environment, it is increasingly becoming
- [No Infrastructure Required: Elroy Air's Chaparral Breaks New Ground in Autonomous Middle-Mile Cargo](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/no-infrastructure-required-elroy-airs-chaparral-breaks-new-ground-in-autonomous-middle-mile-cargo/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When Andrew Clare, Ph.D. CEO of Elroy Air, and Jose Martin, Founder and CEO of Martin Solutions, joined Episode 119 of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, they shared an unfiltered story of a novel aircraft company and the certification architect helping it fly, technically, legally, safely and at scale. The conversation, part
- [Drone Gate, Counter-UAS and Air Bosses: Lessons for Public Safety](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-gate-counter-uas-and-air-bosses-lessons-for-public-safety/) - By: Ron Leach, CEO Leach Strategic Partners & Autonomy Global Guest Contributor Coordination can mean the difference between an aerial mission that saves lives and one that nearly ends them. At the Shore to Soar (S2S) conference in Cape May, New Jersey, I participated on a panel focused on the progress and the persistent gaps
- [IonQ Launches Commercial InSAR Capability, Enabling Automated, Millimeter-Scale Earth Monitoring](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ionq-launches-commercial-insar-capability-enabling-automated-millimeter-scale-earth-monitoring/) - COLLEGE PARK, MD — May 4, 2026 — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantumtechnology company, today announced the commercial launch of Interferometric SyntheticAperture Radar (InSAR) capabilities through its space missions line. The offering enablesmillimeter-precision ground deformation monitoring with fully automated tasking and datadelivery – enabling customers to detect and track physical change on the
- [BREAKING Rulemaking Watch: FAA Releases Proposed Rule for Fixed-Site Restrictions for Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/breaking-rulemaking-watch/) - By: Jennifer Ambrose, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Aviation Regulations Today, May 6, 2026, the FAA released the long-awaited proposed rule on fixed-site restrictions for UAS in proximity to critical infrastructure for public inspection. Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 required the FAA to do rulemaking to restrict UAS use
- [Second Gen 6 Aircraft Accelerates Wisk’s Flight Test Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/second-gen-6-aircraft-accelerates-wisks-flight-test-program/) - MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 4, 2026 – Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful first flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft. This milestone is a powerful testament to Wisk’s flight test program and scale, coming shortly after the first Gen 6 aircraft started its flight test campaign in mid-December. Conducted
- [U.S. Army Awards Contract for Elbit Systems' THOR Group 2 UAS Through Mistral Inc. Partnership](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-army-awards-contract-for-elbit-systems-thor-group-2-uas-through-mistral-inc-partnership/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel Israeli defense company Elbit Systems will supply its THOR Group 2 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to the U.S. Army through a partnership with Mistral Inc., under an established U.S. cooperation framework between the two companies. The contract was awarded to Mistral Inc. by the Army Contracting
- [North Dakota's Vantis System Draws the Next BVLOS Road Map in the Sky](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/north-dakotas-vantis-system-draws-the-next-bvlos-road-map-in-the-sky/) - By: Dawn Zoldi After a tornado ripped through a North Dakota town, during an executive budget pitch, the governor's question was, "Where are the drones?" That moment, as Trevor Woods recounted it, crystallized the state's commitment to building Vantis, a state-wide infrastructure for drone operations. In the latest episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast,
- [Space Is No Longer a Sanctuary: The New Reality Above the Atmosphere](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-is-no-longer-a-sanctuary-the-new-reality-above-the-atmosphere/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The space economy is a present-day battleground of commerce, competition and conflict. By 2035, analysts project the global space economy will exceed $1.8 trillion. And the scramble to claim that value has already begun. Nations and startups clamor for position in low Earth orbit (LEO), the Moon has attracted its first commercial
- [FAA's New DETER Program: Faster Enforcement That Comes With A Catch](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faas-new-deter-program-faster-enforcement-that-comes-with-a-catch/) - By: Courtney Freeman, Contributor (Adams & Reese LLP) Head’s up drone pilots. On April 17, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a new enforcement settlement policy in the Federal Register. It’s called the Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response, or DETER. The agency designed the policy to expedite and increase enforcement actions against small
- [Axon Vision EDGE ClearSky Passes Operational Evaluation Against FPV Drone Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/axon-vision-edge-clearsky-passes-operational-evaluation-against-fpv-drone-threats/) - Israeli defense tech company Axon Vision has completed a successful operational demonstration and evaluation of its EDGE ClearSky drone detection system. This marks a significant milestone in the platform's path to full operational deployment. A leading defense force conducted an extensive assessment of EDGE ClearSky against a broad range of FPV drone threats targeting maneuvering
- [Lessons From the Shore: How State and Local Government Can Help Advanced Air Mobility Soar](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lessons-from-the-shore-how-state-and-local-government-can-help-advanced-air-mobility-soar/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Cape May County stands ready for UAS testing activity. Drones can fly in corridors over wetlands. Operators have access to diverse terrain. Aviation officials continue to map both the air and ground for what comes next. (See prior AG coverage of the Cape-Atlantic Test Range). In this context, the Shore to Soar
- [Elbit Systems' AI-Enhanced Watchkeeper XR Drives European UAS Demand, New Romania Facility Opens](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-systems-ai-enhanced-watchkeeper-xr-drives-european-uas-demand-new-romania-facility-opens/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel The AI-enhanced capabilities of the Elbit Systems Watchkeeper XR unmanned aerial system (UAS) have directly influenced demand for the platform across Europe, according to Israeli defense sources. The Watchkeeper XR integrates AI primarily through its Spectro XR electro-optical (EO) payload, which employs AI algorithms to automatically
- [FAA Replaces Controversial Roving Drone TFR NOTAM After Legal Challenge But the Fix Falls Short](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-replaces-controversial-roving-drone-tfr-notam-after-legal-challenge-but-the-fix-falls-short/) - By Angelissa Savino, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Homeland Security On April 15, 2026, the FAA replaced its embattled roving Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) , NOTAM 6/4375, with an updated version, NOTAM 6/2824. The move came on the heels of mounting industry backlash and a formal legal challenge filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for
- [Teledyne FLIR Defense Grows Third-Party Payload Integration Program, Adds Emesent Hovermap LiDAR for Unmanned Air, Ground, and Detection Platforms ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/teledyne-flir-defense-grows-third-party-payload-integration-program-adds-emesent-hovermap-lidar-for-unmanned-air-ground-and-detection-platforms/) - QUANTICO, VA, April 28, 2026 — Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2026, Teledyne FLIR Defense announced the expansion of its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the certification of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR Payload. The agreement will deliver Emesent’s GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities across Teledyne FLIR’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ground robots, and radiation detection platforms. The Emesent–Teledyne FLIR combination addresses a GPS-denial gap in air and
- [Near Earth Autonomy Awarded Program to Prototype Autonomous Logistics Aircraft for U.S. Marine Corps ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/near-earth-autonomy-awarded-program-to-prototype-autonomous-logistics-aircraft-for-u-s-marine-corps/) - Pittsburgh, PA, [April 28, 2026] / Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle - Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program, to prototype autonomous logistics aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). Near Earth will
- [L3Harris Advances Space Domain Awareness in a Domain No One Can Afford to Lose](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/l3harris-advances-space-domain-awareness-in-a-domain-no-one-can-afford-to-lose/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Just as space has moved from a passive communications backdrop to an active warfighting domain, L3Harris Technologies burst forth on the 2026 Space Symposium scene with concrete progress to report. The Colorado Springs-based Space Defense Solutions team, a key node in the company's broader ground-to-space enterprise, announced two significant milestones: operational acceptance
- [UAS Magazine Announces 2026 UAS Summit & Expo Dates and Call for Abstracts ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uas-magazine-announces-2026-uas-summit-expo-dates-and-call-for-abstracts/) - Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the unmanned aircraft systems industry while celebrating two decades of leadership in UAS development, deployment and technology. Grand Forks, ND – (April 2026) – UAS Magazine has announced the dates for the 20th annual UAS Summit & Expo, taking place Oct. 13–14 at the Alerus Center
- [The Most Important FAA Drone Safety Day Yet; The Future of the NAS at Stake](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-most-important-faa-drone-safety-day-yet-the-future-of-the-nas-at-stake/) - By Juan B. Plaza, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Operational Safety Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) holds its fifth consecutive Drone Safety Day (DSD). This year, the stakes are higher than ever. With Remote ID enforcement fully active, commercial operations accelerating and the imminent release of Part 108 ready to open up the skies to
- [Former Air Force Base Becomes UAS Proving Ground: Inside the UAS Center and Norton Test Range at San Bernardino International Airport](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/air-force-base-becomes-uas-proving-ground-inside-the-uas-center-and-norton-test-range-at-san-bernardino-international-airport/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Some of the most consequential stories in aviation happen at places most people have never heard of. The San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is one of those places. Nestled about an hour east of downtown Los Angeles in the heart of the Inland Empire, SBD sits on the former grounds of Norton
- [Flying in the Middle of Somewhere: Cape May County Puts New Jersey on the Drone Map](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flying-in-the-middle-of-somewhere-cape-may-county-puts-new-jersey-on-the-drone-map/) - By Dawn Zoldi When I walked up to the stage to moderate a “fireside chat” about the Cape-Atlantic UAS Test Range panel at Shore to Soar (S2S) 2026, an electric fire blazed a few feet away on the big screen at the Cape May Convention Center. That production touch fit, because the conversation focused on
- [Protecting Canada’s Biggest Stages: RF-Cyber Counter-Drone Steals the Show](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/protecting-canadas-biggest-stages-rf-cyber-counter-drone-steals-the-show/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When 19,000 fans streamed into Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre for the 55th Annual JUNO Awards this March, the spectacle everyone noticed was on the stage, but the real success story unfolded behind the scenes. While lights, cameras and production crews focused on the broadcast, a new layer of security watched the low-altitude airspace
- [Speedbird Aero Drones Debut in New York City as Skyports and Port Authority Launch Yearlong Cargo Drone Trial Between Manhattan and Brooklyn ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/speedbird-aero-drones-debut-in-new-york-city-as-skyports-and-port-authority-launch-yearlong-cargo-drone-trial-between-manhattan-and-brooklyn/) - New York, April 23, 2026 – Speedbird Aero, a global leader in unmanned aerial logistics, is proud to announce its role as the aircraft partner in a major drone delivery operations trial in New York City, marking a significant milestone for the advanced air mobility market in the United States. The 12-month trial, operated by
- [UNIVITY Raises €27 Million to Build a Leading High-Speed Space-Based Internet Infrastructure for Telecom Operators](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/univity-raises-e27-million-to-build-a-leading-high-speed-space-based-internet-infrastructure-for-telecom-operators/) - UNIVITY Raises €27 Million to Build Sovereign VLEO 5G Space Infrastructure for Telecom Operators UNIVITY, the global operator of space-based connectivity services, has closed a €27 million funding round with Blast, Expansion, and the Deeptech 2030 fund, managed on behalf of the French State by Bpifrance as part of France 2030, alongside two family offices.
- [ANELLO Photonics Selected for Resilient Navigation on BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser USV Platforms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-selected-for-resilient-navigation-on-blacksea-technologies-chaser-usv-platforms/) - SANTA CLARA, CA., April 20, 2026 - ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, and BlackSea Technologies (blacksea.tech), a developer of advanced autonomous maritime systems, today announced that the ANELLO Maritime Inertial Navigation System (INS), following successful demonstration on the GARC platform,
- [Red Planet, Big Bet: Lockheed Martin Is Building the Communications Grid That Will Get Humans to Mars](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/red-planet-big-bet-lockheed-martin-is-building-the-communications-grid-that-will-get-humans-to-mars/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Before the first astronaut ever sets foot on Mars, someone has to build the phone lines. The rockets get the headlines. The rovers get the glory. But without a dedicated, high-capacity communications network orbiting the Red Planet, a crewed Mars mission is little more than an expensive exercise in sending people somewhere
- [Making AAM Real: What Infrastructure, Governance, and Interoperability Must Deliver Before Advanced Air Mobility Can Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/making-aam-real-what-infrastructure-governance-and-interoperability-must-deliver-before-advanced-air-mobility-can-scale/) - By: Michelle Duquette, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Operations Within the first 15 days of April, I had the privilege of participating in three very different events. Each had its own tone and geography, but all orbited the same central question: What does it actually take to make Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) real? From a clean-energy
- [Echodyne Named as Radar System for Trust Automation’s $490M Air Force Counter-UAS Engineering Contract](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-named-as-radar-system-for-trust-automations-490m-air-force-counter-uas-engineering-contract/) - Kirkland, WA, April 20, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces its inclusion as a primary radar system within Trust Automation’s Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS) Counter-UAS platform, to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force under a $490M IDIQ contract announced in August 2025. Rapidly Deployable Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (RD-SUADS), Fixed Site Small‑Unmanned
- [Ondas and Heidelberg Launch ONBERG Autonomous Systems Joint Venture with Official Launch and Live Demonstration Event in Germany](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-and-heidelberg-launch-onberg-autonomous-systems-joint-venture-with-official-launch-and-live-demonstration-event-in-germany/) - Initial Focus on Germany and Ukraine, with Plans to Expand Sales, Manufacturing, and Deployment Across Europe WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / Ondas Inc.(NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground-based intelligence systems through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas
- [Israel's AI-Enhanced Dolphin Submarines Play Strategic Role in Multi-Front War](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israels-ai-enhanced-dolphin-submarines-play-strategic-role-in-multi-front-war/) - The Israeli Navy's German-built Dolphin-type submarines are playing a critical strategic role in Israel's ongoing multi-front war, serving as a key deterrent against Iran and its proxies. These advanced diesel-electric submarines are equipped with highly classified systems, including an AI-integrated sonar developed by Israeli company Rafael. Sources report the sonar delivers "much enhanced capabilities" through
- [U.S. Space Force Delivers Final GPS III to Orbit, Advancing its Most Resilient Constellation for Military, Civil Capabilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-space-force-delivers-final-gps-iii-to-orbit-advancing-its-most-resilient-constellation-for-military-civil-capabilities/) - EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) successfully delivered the Global Positioning System (GPS) III-8 (Space Vehicle-10, SV-10) mission into orbit as part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched the mission Apr. 21 at
- [NASA's Moon Base No Longer Science Fiction; Industry Has Four Weeks to Get Ready](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nasas-moon-base-no-longer-science-fiction-industry-has-four-weeks-to-get-ready/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At the 2026 Space Symposium, NASA's Moon Base Program Executive Carlos Garcia-Galan and Redwire Space President Mike Gold laid out an unambiguous vision for a permanent human outpost on the lunar surface, swarming with drones, pressurized rovers, and international partners…and the clock is already running. CNN Space & Science writer Jackie Wattles
- [Kratos Tracks Iran's Satellite Jamming Campaign and the Oil Smuggling Network Behind It](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kratos-tracks-irans-satellite-jamming-campaign-and-the-oil-smuggling-network-behind-it/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As Tehran continues to wage an active electronic warfare (EW) campaign against U.S. and Israeli drone and missile operations, Kratos Defense is tracking it every step of the way. At the 2026 Space Symposium, Harris Mohamad, one of the company’s AI engineers, walked attendees through a demo of the company's KnownSpace Global
- [Lockheed Martin's Ignite: The Team Racing to Find Life in the Stars and Win the Next War](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lockheed-martins-ignite-the-team-racing-to-find-life-in-the-stars-and-win-the-next-war/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At the 2026 Space Symposium Media Breakfast on April 13 in Colorado Springs, Lockheed Martin’s space division offered a rare look inside Ignite, its internal research and development (R&D) engine and the team working in the background on some of the most ambitious questions in science and defense at the same time.
- [ALL POINTS SECURES NASA PROPERTY FOR SPACECRAFT PROCESSING FACILITIES](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/all-points-secures-nasa-property-for-spacecraft-processing-facilities/) - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL: All Points Logistics, LLC (All Points) has signed an exclusive agreement with NASA to lease 64 acres at Kennedy Space Center for development of a new, multi-user spacecraft processing and logistics complex designed to address Florida’s growing payload processing constraints. These facilities will be located near Schwarz Road and State Road 3 approximately 1 mile south of the
- [Hall Lidar Launches Low Cost Acoustic Sensing Drone Detection Technology for Counter-UAS systems and Stealth Monitoring](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hall-lidar-launches-low-cost-acoustic-sensing-drone-detection-technology-for-counter-uas-systems-and-stealth-monitoring/) - AI-powered platform delivers covert, precise drone detection, using the most advanced acoustic, radar, manufactured in the United States Bozeman, MT (April 15, 2026) — Hall Lidar Inc, a U.S.-based developer of advanced sensing and counter-UAS technologies, today announced the launch of its first-generation acoustic drone detection system. The UDL-64 (Ultimate Drone Listener) system delivers real-time
- [U.S. Navy Investigates Loss of $220M MQ-4C Triton Drone Over Persian Gulf — EW Attack by Iranian-Operated Systems Suspected](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-navy-investigates-loss-of-220m-mq-4c-triton-drone-over-persian-gulf-ew-attack-by-iranian-operated-systems-suspected/) - The U.S. Navy is investigating the April 9, 2026 loss of an MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned surveillance drone over the Persian Gulf. Israeli sources suggest the $220 million aircraft may have been brought down by Chinese- or Russian-supplied electronic warfare systems operated by Iran. The Triton, a naval variant of the RQ-4 Global
- [Elbit Systems and Serbia's Yugoimport Sign Joint Venture to Manufacture Strike Drones and Loitering Munitions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-systems-and-serbias-yugoimport-sign-joint-venture-to-manufacture-strike-drones-and-loitering-munitions/) - Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has signed a joint venture agreement with Serbian state-owned company Yugoimport-SDPR to establish a joint drone production site in Serbia, a move driven by surging European demand for loitering weapon systems in the wake of the wars in Ukraine and Israel. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić revealed plans in March 2026
- [Israeli AI Firm Axon Vision Completes EDGE SA Delivery to Western European Army in First Major International Deployment](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-ai-firm-axon-vision-completes-edge-sa-delivery-to-western-european-army-in-first-major-international-deployment/) - Axon Vision, an Israeli company, has completed deliveries of its EDGE SA AI-driven situational awareness system to a Western European army. This marks the company's first major deployment with a Western European military outside Israel. The delivery fulfills a contract signed in 2025 and represents a key milestone in Axon Vision's international expansion strategy and
- [Arrow 3 AI-Powered Green Pine Radar Achieves Over 90% Kill Rate Against Ballistic Missiles](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/arrow-3-ai-powered-green-pine-radar-achieves-over-90-kill-rate-against-ballistic-missiles/) - The Israeli Arrow 3 air defense system's exceptional kill rate against Iranian ballistic missiles is directly linked to artificial intelligence (AI) integrated into its "Green Pine" radar, a capability now being carried forward and expanded in the next-generation Arrow 4. In recent combat, the Arrow 3 achieved an over 90% kill rate against ballistic missiles.
- [Voyager Selected by NASA for Seventh Private Astronaut Mission](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-selected-by-nasa-for-seventh-private-astronaut-mission/) - DENVER–April 15, 2026–Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) has signed an order with NASA for the seventh Private Astronaut Mission to the International Space Station, launching no earlier than 2028. “This award reflects decades of partnership with NASA and validates our belief that the infrastructure being built in low-Earth orbit today is the launchpad for humanity's future
- [From Brazil to the World: Speedbird Aero Builds the Airspace Infrastructure To Make Drone Delivery Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-brazil-to-the-world-speedbird-aero-builds-the-airspace-infrastructure-to-make-drone-delivery-scale/) - Certified aircraft, purpose-built droneports, and a battle-tested UTM stack have turned this Latin American startup into a global logistics force. It plans to launch in the United States next. By: Dawn Zoldi Drone delivery may make for good headlines, but the real success stories involve the spaces between the aircraft and the destination: software APIs,
- [WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS List](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wispr-systems-skyscout-2-earns-blue-uas-list/) - Approval Validates Platform for Federal and Public Safety Deployment Batesville, Mississippi – April 2026 – WISPR Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of secure unmanned aircraft systems, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS list, reinforcing the platform’s readiness for deployment across federal, public safety, and regulated commercial operations.
- [Beyond Line of Sight, Beyond One-Off Flights: How SRS Scales Utility Inspections](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-line-of-sight-beyond-one-off-flights-how-srs-scales-utility-inspections/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Sentinel Robotic Solutions (SRS) doesn’t treat utility inspections as a one-off drone service. It has built a BVLOS-enabled inspection and training ecosystem designed to scale across some of the most demanding infrastructure in the United States. From long linear corridors to post-storm damage assessments, this woman-owned, HUBZone-based small business uses advanced unmanned
- [Closing the Data Gap: Why Digital Weather Infrastructure Is the Foundation of the Low-Altitude Economy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/closing-the-data-gap-why-digital-weather-infrastructure-is-the-foundation-of-the-low-altitude-economy/) - By: Clint Harper, Autonomy Global Ambassador - AAM The advanced air mobility (AAM) industry has made remarkable strides. Vehicles navigating the certification process, vertiport networks are being contemplated, and regulatory frameworks are taking shape. But at the LIFT Summit in Monterey, California, a panel of operators, air traffic professionals, atmospheric scientists, and policy specialists gathered
- [The Gulf’s Autonomous Future: The Conflicts, Ambition and Technology Impacting Defence Across the GCC](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-gulfs-autonomous-future-the-conflicts-ambition-and-technology-impacting-defence-across-the-gcc/) - By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global Ambassador – U.K. and Middle East The Gulf has discovered that its future security will not be decided in conference rooms, but in machine-speed engagements over vital sea lanes, refineries and cities. A decade of investment in drones, AI-enabled ISR and autonomous command architectures has collided with the most dangerous
- [When Missiles Move at 5X the Speed of Sound, Timing Is Everything](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-missiles-move-at-5x-the-speed-of-sound-timing-is-everything/) - L3Harris Completes All 16 Tranche 1 Payloads, Speeds Tranche 2 Production APR 13, 2026: In support of national defense priorities defined by the Department of War, early this year L3Harris completed production of all 16 payloads for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer and, because of continuous production, moved into delivering Tranche 2
- [Spaceflux Selected by MDA Space to Deliver Optical Systems for Canadian Space Surveillance Programme ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/spaceflux-selected-by-mda-space-to-deliver-optical-systems-for-canadian-space-surveillance-programme/) - LONDON, UK — Spaceflux, the London-based specialist in space domain awareness and space intelligence, has been selected as the optical systems provider by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA) for a Canadian space surveillance programme. The multi-million-dollar contract will see Spaceflux support delivery of three new ground-based telescope observatories in Alberta, Manitoba, and New
- [Speedbird and Moya Aero Sign Strategic MoU to ExploreIntegrated Drone Logistics Collaboration.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/speedbird-and-moya-aero-sign-strategic-mou-to-exploreintegrated-drone-logistics-collaboration/) - São José dos Campos — April 13, 2026 — Moya Aero and Speedbird announced today the signing of a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing drone logistics and next-generation aerial mobility solutions. The MoU established a structured framework for the two aerospace innovators to evaluate operational synergies, technology
- [Voyager Unlocks Satellite Propulsion Production at Scale](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-unlocks-satellite-propulsion-production-at-scale/) - DENVER, April 13, 2026–Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) announced it has doubled the production capacity at its Denver-metro facility from just one year ago. This milestone demonstrates the company’s ability to meet the growing demand for commercial and national security satellite constellations. “As programs like Golden Dome accelerate the buildout of resilient, multi-layer space architectures, the
- [OpEd - Three Pillars for Safe Public Safety Operations with Drone Deliveries and Air Taxis](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-three-pillars-for-safe-public-safety-operations-with-drone-deliveries-and-air-taxis/) - By: Jason Day For more than a decade, I’ve watched public safety agencies across the United States embrace unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as a force multiplier that cuts response times, enhances situational awareness and saves lives. Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) programs and UAS in search‑and‑rescue (SAR) deployments, hazardous‑materials assessments and disaster‑response missions have all become standard tools
- [Israel-Iran Drone War: World’s Second Major Drone Conflict](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-iran-drone-war-worlds-second-major-drone-conflict/) - By Arie Egozi | Autonomy Global — Ambassador for Israel The war that erupted on February 28 and concluded with a ceasefire on April 8 has cemented its place in military history as the second major drone war, and arguably the most technologically advanced. The conflict, fought between a U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran, followed the
- [US Space Force selects L3Harris to strengthen America’s defense with advanced space surveillance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/us-space-force-selects-l3harris-to-strengthen-americas-defense-with-advanced-space-surveillance/) - MELBOURNE, Fla., April 7, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to sustain and modernize critical ground systems, which enable faster decision-making, earlier threat warning and sustained space superiority. The contract is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC)
- [ExLabs Pushes Private Sector Role in Planetary Defense as Apophis Asteroid Approaches Earth](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/exlabs-pushes-private-sector-role-in-planetary-defense-as-apophis-asteroid-approaches-earth/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2026) — ExLabs, a commercial deep-space exploration company, will highlight the growing role of private companies in planetary defense ahead of asteroid Apophis’ historic 2029 flyby of Earth, while showcasing its own Apophis EX mission at the upcoming Space Symposium. On April 13, 2029, Apophis will pass approximately 20,000 miles
- [Proven on orbit: L3Harris congratulates Missile Defense Agency for receiving top defense honor for HBTSS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/proven-on-orbit-l3harris-congratulates-missile-defense-agency-for-receiving-top-defense-honor-for-hbtss/) - MELBOURNE, Fla., April 8, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) congratulates the government and civilian team recognized by the Department of War with the 2025 David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award. This award recognized the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on its Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program. Together with the MDA, L3Harris designed and
- [bitsensing Signs MOU with Stress Solution to Build an Integrated Healthcare Model](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bitsensing-signs-mou-with-stress-solution-to-build-an-integrated-healthcare-model/) - bitsensing’s radar-based sleep and occupancy sensing technology to be combined with Stress Solution’s HRV-based personalized sound technology to implement an integrated healthcare model The two companies will jointly participate in the development of a smart showroom as their first collaborative project The companies plan to expand cooperation across B2B and B2G markets including senior care, corporate welfare, smart
- [Digital Force Technologies and Powerus Partner to Deliver Integrated Kinetic Counter-UAS Capability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/digital-force-technologies-and-powerus-partner-to-deliver-integrated-kinetic-counter-uas-capability/) - San Diego, CA, and West Palm Beach, FL., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — Digital Force Technologies (DFT), a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced sensing systems, and Powerus, a U.S.-based autonomous systems company building next-generation drone infrastructure for defense and critical infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS
- [VICTUS Technologies Raises Seed Round to Advance Contested Autonomy Platform ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/victus-technologies-raises-seed-round-to-advance-contested-autonomy-platform/) - Mar 25, 2026, 15:46 ET Funding to accelerate hardware-agnostic software for autonomous systems operating without GPS WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VICTUS Technologies, a contested autonomy company, today announced the close of a seed funding round led by Bow Capital, with participation from Techstars, Marque Ventures, 10VC, and Intbox Ventures. The capital will be
- [The Digital Roadway to the Sky: Airspace Link Builds the UTM Backbone for Drones and AAM](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-digital-roadway-to-the-sky-airspace-link-builds-the-utm-backbone-for-drones-and-aam/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Airspace Link has turned low-altitude airspace into an operational transportation layer by stitching together public safety, logistics, military bases and mega-events on a single digital infrastructure. On a recent Dawn of Autonomy episode, company co-founder, president and CEO Michael Healander discussed how the company’s AirHub platform has become the “digital highway” that
- [Commercial UAV Expo 2026 Sneak Peek: An Industry Ready to Execute](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/commercial-uav-expo-2026-sneak-peek-an-industry-ready-to-execute/) - By: Matt Collins, Content Manager for the Commercial UAV Portfolio at Diversified Communications Commercial UAV Expo will return to Las Vegas from September 1–3, 2026, and we are excited to announce a sneak peek of this year’s program. The questions that defined earlier iterations of this show have largely been answered. What fills the program
- [Drones Over There, Headed Over Here? Operation Spider Web, Baghdad’s FPV Strike and Barksdale’s Swarms Should Shake the U.S. Awake](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-over-there-headed-over-here-operation-spider-web-baghdads-fpv-strike-and-barksdales-swarms-should-shake-the-u-s-awake/) - From Ukraine’s deep‑strike “Operation Spider Web” to Iran‑backed FPV drones blowing up U.S. assets around Baghdad, the modern drone threat has become normalized across Eurasia in just a few years. As “Operation Epic Fury” unfolds against Iran, coordinated swarms probe America’s nuclear bomber base. Has the “away game” already started to bleed into the homeland?
- [Protecting the Skies: Europe’s Layered Approach to Counter-UAS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/protecting-the-skies-europes-layered-approach-to-counter-uas/) - Across Europe, the skies have become increasingly complex. Drones now share what was once the exclusive domain of commercial aviation and military operations. From infrastructure inspection and agriculture to emergency response and logistics, uncrewed systems now play an active role in daily operations. As adoption accelerates, so does the challenge of managing airspace safely and
- [Vigilant Aerospace Deploys Airspace Safety System with Radars at Oklahoma Air & Space Port](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vigilant-aerospace-deploys-airspace-safety-system-with-radars-at-oklahoma-air-space-port/) - BURNS FLAT, OK March 31st, 2026 — Vigilant Aerospace has installed a FlightHorizon TEMPO airspace management system with multiple long-range radars and transponder receivers at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in western Oklahoma as a part of its project for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) to develop a national testing site and operating launchpad for both military and civilian
- [Homeland Protection at Speed‑and‑Scale: Lockheed Martin’s Layered Integrated Air and Missile Defense](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/homeland-protection-at-speed-and-scale-lockheed-martins-layered-integrated-air-and-missile-defense/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Now that the U.S. is at war, Iran’s missile barrages and drone swarms overseas have turned integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) into a homeland emergency. Lockheed Martin has positioned its layered, highly networked defense as a viable way to keep pace with that threat. In a recent AFA Warfare Symposium briefing,
- [Orbbec and Basler Announce Industrial 3D Vision Partnership at LogiMAT 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/orbbec-and-basler-announce-industrial-3d-vision-partnership-at-logimat-2026/) - Stuttgart, March 25, 2026 — Today at LogiMAT 2026, the international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management, Orbbec announced a technology collaboration with Basler, a leading international manufacturer of high-quality industrial cameras and a long-standing reference in machine vision. The partnership aims to provide customers worldwide with integrated and scalable industrial 3D vision solutions for demanding automation tasks
- [VIAVI Partners with Ground Control to Enable Assured Maritime Vessel Tracking and Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viavi-partners-with-ground-control-to-enable-assured-maritime-vessel-tracking-and-navigation-in-gnss-denied-environments/) - Chandler, Ariz., April 2, 2026 – VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced its partnership with satellite communications and positioning solutions provider Ground Control to integrate its Secure µPNT™ STL-1000 into the RockFLEET Assured asset tracking and assured navigation solution. In today’s contested global environment, resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities are crucial to safeguard critical infrastructure and assets. Reliance on
- [No Blind Spots: Building Real Airspace Awareness for Low‑Altitude Fliers](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/no-blind-spots-building-real-airspace-awareness-for-low-altitude-fliers/) - Airspace has increasingly become a contested, crowded and data-rich domain where public safety, national security and commercial opportunity all converge. For the panelists gathered at the recent DRONERESPONDERS NACON, a critical conversation unfolded around “airspace awareness” and how it remains the key prerequisite to safely integrate drones, advanced air mobility (AAM) and critical public safety
- [Force Multiplier: How LiveU Delivers Resilient Live Video for Public Safety Teams](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/force-multiplier-how-liveu-delivers-resilient-live-video-for-public-safety-teams/) - By: Dawn Zoldi LiveU turns fragmented feeds from drones, vehicles and body‑worn devices into a single, resilient, real‑time picture for public safety teams, even when networks are congested, degraded or barely there at all. In a recent Dawn of Autonomy podcast episode, LiveU’s Alex Joyce and Jared Brody explained how bonded cellular and satellite links
- [Deliveries on Schedule: Quantum Frontline Industries sends first batch of drones to Ukraine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/deliveries-on-schedule-quantum-frontline-industries-sends-first-batch-of-drones-to-ukraine/) - Munich, Germany | Kyiv, Ukraine – 01 April 2026: Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) has completed production of the first batch of drones. The systems will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The delivery marks the transition from production setup to sustained serial output under the German-Ukrainian co-production model. With production now underway, QFI is
- [MGI Engineering Successfully Launches TigerShark in Strategic Partnership with Auterion](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mgi-engineering-successfully-launches-tigershark-in-strategic-partnership-with-auterion/) - Historic test marks Europe's most significant advance in autonomous deep strike capability in over a decade Oxfordshire, UK - 01 April 2026 - MGI Engineering Ltd (MGI) today announced the successful first flights of its TigerShark uncrewed deep strike platform. The milestone marks the first time Europe has successfully tested a new system of this range in
- [Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Tracking Space Vehicles](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-systems-command-awards-task-orders-to-launch-missile-tracking-space-vehicles/) - EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) is increasing the nation’s missile tracking capability with two additional National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 launches awarded today. The SDA-4 task order award provides two launches for the Space Development Agency (SDA), starting in third quarter Fiscal Year 2027,
- [Asymmetric Tactical Edge: How Blue Arrow’s RII Stack Rewrites Battlefield Management](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/asymmetric-tactical-edge-how-blue-arrows-rii-stack-rewrites-battlefield-management/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When Russia’s full‑scale invasion shattered Ukraine’s sense of normalcy, Blue Arrow co‑founder and CEO Sergii Tereshchenko decided that his Kyiv‑based IT company would stop building training tools for civilian industries and start building technology to help defend his country. “We started thinking about how to use our expertise in the best way,”
- [Virtual Sky High Immersion: Aviation Training Gets Real With XR](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/virtual-sky-high-immersion-aviation-training-gets-real-with-xr/) - By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) General aviation, aircraft maintenance, military operations, commercial airlines and emerging aviation all have one thing in common: the need for training in diverse competencies. Training management has become a prerequisite to achieve organizational objectives. A collective whole, coined as "XR" (Extended Reality) has taken center stage
- [SpaceLocker Becomes a Satellite Operator and Launches Its First Shared Mission](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/spacelocker-becomes-a-satellite-operator-and-launches-its-first-shared-mission/) - SpaceLocker is entering a new phase. Just one year after its first in-orbit mission, the French pioneer in orbital hosting announces the launch of Out of the Box, its first fully owned and operated satellite. This milestone marks its transition into the ranks of satellite operators - a domain historically dominated by legacy players such
- [Voyager Awarded Contract with Icarus Robotics: Mission Management As A Service to Enable Next-Gen Robotics Demostration in LEO](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/voyager-awarded-contract-with-icarus-robotics-mission-management-as-a-service-to-enable-next-gen-robotics-demostration-in-leo/) - DENVER–March 30, 2026–Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) announced a new mission management contract with Icarus Robotics to test their free-flying robotic platform, Joyride, aboard the International Space Station. The contract underscores the continued commercial market demand for opportunities in low Earth orbit. “Whether an established company or a new innovative startup, this is exactly what our
- [UVision Launches European Subsidiary in Munich to Meet Soaring Demand for Loitering Munitions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uvision-launches-european-subsidiary-in-munich-to-meet-soaring-demand-for-loitering-munitions/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The growing demand across Europe for advanced loitering weapon systems has led Israeli company UVision to establish a new European subsidiary in Munich, Germany. According to the company, this move marks a significant step in strengthening its long‑term commitment to European customers as regional procurement of
- [Loitering Munitions: Israeli Industry Eyes Estonia’s €400 Million Tender](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/loitering-munitions-israeli-industry-eyes-estonias-e400-million-tender/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Israeli Ministry of Defence has been asked by several Israeli defence companies to approve export offers of their most advanced loitering weapon systems to Estonia, positioning Israeli industry for a major European opportunity. Estonia launched a €400 million framework tender for loitering munitions on 6
- [Russia Reportedly Upgrading Iranian Shahed Drones With Battle-Tested Tech for Ukraine War](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russia-reportedly-upgrading-iranian-shahed-drones-with-battle-tested-tech-for-ukraine-war/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel According to intelligence sources, Russia is now supplying Iran with upgraded components for its Shahed family of attack drones, leveraging battlefield experience from tens of thousands of launches over Ukraine to improve range, accuracy and survivability. These enhancements reportedly center on communications, navigation and targeting systems
- [Elbit SkyStriker Loitering Munition Gains Traction in Europe Amid Ukraine War](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-skystriker-loitering-munition-gains-traction-in-europe-amid-ukraine-war/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The war in Ukraine has significantly increased European interest in Elbit Systems’ SkyStriker loitering munition, as regional militaries look to expand stocks of long-range precision strike systems tailored for contested airspace. Elbit has at least one confirmed major SkyStriker customer in Europe, but the country remains
- [ASIO Wins Multi-Million-Dollar U.S. UAV Contract for NOCTA Optical Navigation System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/asio-wins-multi-million-dollar-u-s-uav-contract-for-nocta-optical-navigation-system/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli company ASIO has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from an undisclosed U.S. customer to deliver several hundred NOCTA optical navigation systems for a mission-critical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program. The award underscores rising demand in the U.S. defense and security market for Assured Positioning, Navigation and
- [R2 WIRELESS EXPANDS GLOBALLY, BUILDING THE UNIVERSAL PASSIVE RF SENSING LAYER FOR DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/r2-wireless-expands-globally-building-the-universal-passive-rf-sensing-layer-for-defense-and-homeland-security/) - The company expands its broad partner ecosystem, positioning ODIN as a foundational sensing layer for the autonomous defense stack Austin, TX — April 2, 2026 — R2 Wireless today announced a growing ecosystem of technology partnerships integrating its ODIN passive RF sensing platform across a wide range of autonomous systems, sensors and defense technologies. The expansion positions
- [NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy to Enable Uncrewed Ship-to-Shore Operations in Contested Maritime Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/navair-selects-near-earth-autonomy-to-enable-uncrewed-ship-to-shore-operations-in-contested-maritime-environments/) - Resilient Uncrewed Logistics in GPS-Denied Maritime Environments Pittsburgh, PA - March 27th, 2026 / The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) a contract to develop an aircraft-agnostic autonomy solution for ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship operations through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). The work will
- [BAE Systems announces Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year award winners](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-announces-partner-2-win-supplier-of-the-year-award-winners/) - BOSTON – March 25, 2026 – BAE Systems honored its top suppliers for the Electronic Systems sector with the ninth annual Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year awards. Twelve winners were recognized for best-in-class performance in 2025 for on-time delivery, quality standards, and their partnership in advancing technology-led solutions for aerospace, defense, and security. The awards
- [BRINC Unveils Guardian, Launching the Next Era of Drone as First Responder ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/brinc-unveils-guardian-launching-the-next-era-of-drone-as-first-responder/) - Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, unmatched imaging, Starlink connectivity, and more to help public safety agencies respond to 911 calls and save lives. SEATTLE, WA – March 24, 2026 - BRINC, America’s leading developer and manufacturer of public safety drones, today announced the release of Guardian, the most capable 911 response drone ever. Beyond its cutting-edge
- [FAA Sharpens Drone Rules for First Responders With New BVLOS, SGI and Stadium Tools](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-sharpens-drone-rules-for-first-responders-with-new-bvlos-sgi-and-stadium-tools/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been busy updating the rules for how police, fire and emergency management agencies fly drones. At the DRONERESPONDERS NACON, FAA leaders provided the latest updates on a cluster of new policies and digital tools aimed at making advanced operations both safer and easier to approve. Setting
- [Back to the Future of GEOINT: Why the Army Still Needs Fishing Poles in an AI World](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/back-to-the-future-of-geoint-why-the-army-still-needs-fishing-poles-in-an-ai-world/) - By Dawn Zoldi At a recent USGIF GEOINTeraction Colorado event* in Colorado Springs, three Army GEOINT professionals—two active‑duty, one retired and now a senior Army civilian—sat alongside industry leaders to talk about modernization and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). Their stories made one thing clear: the Army’s future on the digital battlefield depends as much on roll‑out
- [Air Force Point Defense Battle Lab Seeks Industry Input on New C-sUAS and Kinetic Hard‑Kill Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/air-force-point-defense-battle-lab-seeks-industry-input-on-new-c-suas-and-kinetic-hard-kill-solutions/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Department of the Air Force’s Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) has released two new Requests for Information (RFIs) seeking industry input on next‑generation counter‑small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑sUAS) and small UAS (sUAS) capabilities. The RFIs, posted as special notices on SAM.gov under solicitation numbers FA4659‑RFI‑CSUAS+SUAS and FA4659‑RFI‑CSUAS Kinetic, are market‑research tools
- [ANELLO Photonics and Q-CTRL Announce Strategic Collaboration to Redefine Resilient Navigation for UAVs in GPS-Denied Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-and-q-ctrl-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-redefine-resilient-navigation-for-uavs-in-gps-denied-environments/) - SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SYDNEY, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, and Q-CTRL, the global leader in quantum infrastructure software for real-world quantum applications, today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of resilient navigation solutions
- [Unseenlabs Expands Its Space-Based RF Constellation with BRO-19 Launch](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unseenlabs-expands-its-space-based-rf-constellation-with-bro-19-launch/) - With BRO-19, we continue to expand our space-based radio frequency (RF) constellation and strengthen our ability to support ship detection, dark ship detection, and maritime domain awareness at a global scale. Once BRO-19 is deployed, our constellation will reach 20 satellites, reinforcing Unseenlabs’ position as a leader in space-based RF detection. “With BRO-19, we are
- [Karsan Reaches 330 Million Euro Turnover in 2025, 67% of which Comes from Electric Models!](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/karsan-reaches-330-million-euro-turnover-in-2025-67-of-which-comes-from-electric-models/) - Karsan, the world's technology-oriented mobility brand in next-generation public transportation, increased its turnover by 11% to 330 million Euros in 2025. Karsan, which generated 220 million Euros of turnover from electric vehicle sales, saw a 43% increase in its exports to 197 million Euros. Aiming to maintain its growth in Europe, Karsan plans to begin
- [Quantum Systems Strengthens Ukraine’s Air Defence Capabilities with 15,000 Interceptor Contract and WIY Drones Investment](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-strengthens-ukraines-air-defence-capabilities-with-15000-interceptor-contract-and-wiy-drones-investment/) - In alignment with the defence priorities set out by the Ukrainian Government, Quantum Systems has been tasked by the Security and Defence Forces of Ukraine to deliver 15,000 interceptor drones. This follows the investment in Ukrainian unmanned systems manufacturer WIY Drones, which will produce and service its combat-proven interceptor technologies in the country. Ukraine, 23
- [ePropelled unveils expansion at Global Innovation Centre in Coventry as it accelerates toward producing more than one million propulsion systems annually by 2027](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epropelled-unveils-expansion-at-global-innovation-centre-in-coventry-as-it-accelerates-toward-producing-more-than-one-million-propulsion-systems-annually-by-2027/) - Strategic development of new sovereign European Systems Hub Coventry, UK | 20 March 2026 ePropelled opened its new Global Innovation Centre in Coventry on 20 March, a major expansion that supports the company’s plan to scale production beyond one million propulsion systems annually by 2027. The development positions the UK at the heart of ePropelled’s global
- [Orchestrating Airspace Assurance: AI–Cyber Fusion Keeps Drones and Daily Life Moving](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/orchestrating-airspace-assurance-ai-cyber-fusion-keeps-drones-and-daily-life-moving/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Most discussions about uncrewed aircraft protection still dwell on individual tools, such as a sensor here, a jammer there with artificial intelligence (AI) somewhere in the mix and perhaps a cyber layer on top. The real value, however, lies in how these capabilities work together. Orchestrating airspace protection today means treating sensors,
- [ASSUREd Safe: Building Trustworthy Drone Programs for High‑Stakes Public Safety Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/assured-safe-building-trustworthy-drone-programs-for-high-stakes-public-safety-missions/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When lives and communities are on the line, “good enough” UAS training is not really good enough. ASSUREd Safe, the public safety training arm of the FAA’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), exists to ensure first responders show up with more than just a drone and a
- [Fly, Rinse, Repeat: Inside DIU’s Drone Dominance Playbook](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fly-rinse-repeat-inside-dius-drone-dominance-playbook/) - By Dawn Zoldi The Department of War’s Drone Dominance initiative isn’t just another Pentagon program. It's a live‑fire experiment in how the United States will build, buy and field millions of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) at speed. It is also a stress test for the entire domestic drone industrial base, from motor makers and
- [Public Safety Drones: BVLOS, LTE and Counter‑UAS Tech Impacts On Low‑Altitude Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/public-safety-drones-bvlos-lte-and-counter-uas-tech-impacts-on-low-altitude-security/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Public safety agencies increasingly depend on drones for a wide variety of missions. With the passage of the SAFER Skies Act, they’re now beginning to pair those aircraft with purpose‑built counter‑drone tools to secure the same low‑altitude airspace they increasingly rely on. In a recent Full Crew newscast, focused on “Public Safety,”
- [AI-Powered Target Bank Warfare: U.S.–Israel Use Advanced Tools to Strike “Pop-Up” Threats in Iran](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-target-bank-warfare-u-s-israel-use-advanced-tools-to-strike-pop-up-threats-in-iran/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The U.S. and Israel are deploying advanced AI-based technologies to build real-time target banks in Iran, enabling rapid strikes against fleeting “pop-up” targets that appear only briefly on the battlefield. According to defense sources, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is using highly advanced AI tools, including
- [Elvene Unveils One of the World’s Fastest Solar Electric Production Boats ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elvene-unveils-one-of-the-worlds-fastest-solar-electric-production-boats/) - Nice, France — March 18, 2026 — Finnish boatbuilder Elvene will debut its latest solar electric boat, AMY, at Nice Boating Tomorrow (March 19–22, 2026), introducing what it describes as the fastest solar electric boat currently in serial production. Designed and built in Finland, the new model combines high-speed performance with true energy autonomy, offering
- [uAvionix Introduces New ping978EC ADS-B Transceiver Enabling UK BVLOS UAS Operators to Meet Latest CAA Electronic Conspicuity Regulations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uavionix-introduces-new-ping978ec-ads-b-transceiver-enabling-uk-bvlos-uas-operators-to-meet-latest-caa-electronic-conspicuity-regulations/) - Big Fork, MT, USA – March 19, 2026 – uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the new ping978EC 978MHz UAT ADS-B transceiver. It will be a huge enabler for UK BVLOS UAS operators, as explained in the ping978EC launch video below. UK Regulatory Compliance
- [FIFA’s World Cup Will Be America’s Biggest Counter‑UAS Stress Test](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fifas-world-cup-will-be-americas-biggest-counter-uas-stress-test/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When the world tunes into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the spectacle on the pitch will hide an unprecedented collaboration in airspace security playing out overhead. From federal agents to city cops, fire rescue and FIFA’s own tiny airspace team, counter‑UAS (cUAS) operations around the tournament will surely redefine how the U.S.
- [From Classroom to Cornfield: Building Skills for Precision Agriculture](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-classroom-to-cornfield-building-skills-for-precision-agriculture/) - By Bronwyn Morgan, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Training and Education Once a novelty, highly automated and autonomous drones have become indispensable tools in modern farming. From pinpoint crop surveillance to precision pesticide delivery, they’re changing how growers maximize yields and manage resources. But harnessing the full potential of these machines takes more than just tech.
- [Dronetag Becomes the First Czech Company Selected for the EUDIS Business Accelerator](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dronetag-becomes-the-first-czech-company-selected-for-the-eudis-business-accelerator/) - Prague-based drone detection company joins EU’s flagship defence innovation programme under the European Defence Fund Prague, March 2026 – Dronetag, a Czech technology company specialising in drone identification and detection systems, has been selected for the second cohort of the EUDIS Business Accelerator from a pool of over 450 applicants. The programme, launched in 2024
- [Addressing DJI Telemetry Challenges in Counter-UAS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/addressing-dji-telemetry-challenges-in-counter-uas/) - The escalating use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across various sectors has brought significant benefits but also poses security challenges. As drones become more sophisticated and accessible, robust counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions remain crucial. A primary concern in C-UAS is the security of drone telemetry, especially concerning DJI drones. While secured telemetry aims to protect drone
- [Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/transforming-in-contact-testing-counter-uas-technologies-at-combined-resolve-25-02/) - At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major recurring multinational military exercise that brings together Army units and allied forces to train in complex, multi-domain battlefield scenarios and enhance operational readiness, this year
- [OpEd - America’s Counter-Drone Imperative: Permanent Congressional Action Needed Now to Secure the Skies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-americas-counter-drone-imperative-permanent-congressional-action-needed-now-to-secure-the-skies/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The American drone industry, as a whole, has marked its collective calendar with a single, palpable date: October 6th, the conclusion of the public comment period for the FAA’s much-anticipated Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Companies, advocacy groups, and policymakers alike remain rightly fixated on the ramifications of this regulatory inflection
- [Mastering the Modern Threat: Advanced Counter-UAS Training Is Essential for Airspace Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mastering-the-modern-threat-advanced-counter-uas-training-is-essential-for-airspace-security/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The rapid proliferation of drones has changed our airspace and created an array of security challenges, from espionage and smuggling to surveillance and coordinated attacks. Effective protection depends on a specialized breed of professionals, counter-UAS (C-UAS) operators, equipped with technical insight and tactical skills. As such, training C-UAS operators has become an
- [CNA Turns Emerging Tech into Trustworthy Tools for First Responders](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cna-turns-emerging-tech-into-trustworthy-tools-for-first-responders/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Today “public safety tech” ranges from drone‑as‑first‑responder (DFR) to AI‑driven analytics dashboards. Agencies now face the hard question as to which tools will actually help incident commanders make better decisions when seconds count…and which will simply add noise. CNA, a not‑for‑profit research organization that has spent decades embedded with operators on the
- [Canada Moves Toward Mandatory ADS-B Out: New Airspace Rules Could Reshape National Skies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/canada-moves-toward-mandatory-ads-b-out-new-airspace-rules-could-reshape-national-skies/) - By: Dan Juhlin, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Canada The winds of change are blowing in Canadian skies. While Canada’s fleet of approximately 31,000 active general aviation (GA) aircraft grapples with the cost and complexity of NAV Canada’s new phased mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out technology, the growing army of over 126,000 registered drones
- [FAA’s New eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Takes Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faas-new-evtol-integration-pilot-program-takes-flight/) - By: Sarah Nilsson, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Drone and AAM Law When President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14307, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” on June 6, 2025, he signaled support for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) as well as set the stage for a national push to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles and
- [From Purdue to Colorado: How the Data Mine of the Rockies Is Training an AI-Ready Space and Defense Workforce](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-purdue-to-colorado-how-the-data-mine-of-the-rockies-is-training-an-ai-ready-space-and-defense-workforce/) - By Samantha Louque, VT-ARC* – Autonomy Global Media Partner Companies and government teams depend on a tech-savvy workforce as the world becomes increasingly data-driven, from the factory floor to the space domain. Yet students and hiring managers alike say the current talent pipeline has not kept pace. Around the globe, nearly two-thirds of teens lack
- [infiniDome to Present Aura for the First Time at XPONENTIAL Europe](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/infinidome-to-present-aura-for-the-first-time-at-xponential-europe/) - infiniDome, a provider of GNSS protection and resilient navigation solutions, will present Aura, a next-generation GNSS protection system for the first time at XPONENTIAL Europe, taking place this month in Düsseldorf. The appearance marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its navigation resilience solutions for autonomous systems operating in increasingly
- [BAE Systems to modernize Advanced Defensive System for the U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-to-modernize-advanced-defensive-system-for-the-u-s-air-force-u-2-reconnaissance-aircraft/) - Improved situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for the Dragon Lady BAE Systems was awarded a contract by Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) for the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. Under the contract, BAE Systems will provide continuous field service
- [Breaking the Law Within the Law: Implementing SAFER SKIES C-UAS Powers for Local Police](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/breaking-the-law-within-the-law-implementing-safer-skies-c-uas-powers-for-local-police/) - By: Tom Adams, DroneShield and Autonomy Global Contributor* State and local officers finally have a legal path to put hands on rogue drones, but only if they can “break the law within the confines of the law.” The SAFER SKIES Act and the FBI’s new National Counter‑UAS Training Center (NCUTC) turn that catchphrase into a
- [Drone as First Responder Lessons Learned: What Early Adopters Want You to Know](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-as-first-responder-lessons-learned-what-early-adopters-want-you-to-know/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have moved from pilot projects to core public safety tools in the agencies willing to rethink policy, training and public engagement from the ground up. At DRONERESPONDERS NACON, a panel of frontline leaders consisting of Antonio Rodriguez (Queen Creek Police, AZ), Patrick Young (Gastonia Fire, NC),
- [Tactical Modular Unmanned Systems: Sentinel’s Magpie Tackles Ukraine War Lessons](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tactical-modular-unmanned-systems-sentinels-magpie-tackles-ukraine-war-lessons/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Sentinel Robotic Solutions’ Magpie family represents what happens when a company designs small unmanned aircraft for a conflict where the rules change with every sortie. Built around complete modularity and shaped by hard lessons from the Ukraine war, the Magpie UMS (Unmanned Modular System) and Magpie FPV give defense and public safety
- [AI-Driven BRO-AD is considered to boost the efficiency of the German Air and Missile Defense system ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-driven-bro-ad-is-considered-to-boost-the-efficiency-of-the-german-air-and-missile-defense-system/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel AI is playing an essential role in Omnisys’s BRO-AD (Battle Resource Optimization for Air Defence), a decision-support system that optimizes the use of advanced air and missile defence systems under sustained, high-intensity attack. The Israel Arrow 3 air defence system is part of the German air
- [AI Powers Israel’s National Missile Alert Network For Civilians](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powers-israels-national-missile-alert-network-for-civilians/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel’s national missile alert system has emerged as a key AI-enabled defense asset during the ongoing war with Iran. It processes incoming threats from ballistic missiles and armed drones within seconds. The country’s multi-layered air-defense architecture now relies on AI to fuse data from main radar
- [Future Flight Global Joins FAA's First Nationwide  Push to Put eVTOL Aircraft in Real Airspace ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/future-flight-global-joins-faas-first-nationwide-push-to-put-evtol-aircraft-in-real-airspace/) - FFG joins landmark federal program to advance cargo, medical, and regional air mobility operations across Utah and four surrounding states Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2025 – Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in the adoption, implementation, and integration of advanced air transportation, today announced its selection as an operator partner in the Federal Aviation
- [DiSCVR: Giving Law Enforcement a Faster Way to Answer “Who’s Flying That Drone?”](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/discvr-giving-law-enforcement-a-faster-way-to-answer-whos-flying-that-drone/) - By: Dawn Zoldi* When a suspicious drone pops up over a stadium, campus, or critical facility today, the most basic question can be the hardest to answer: Who’s behind the controls, and are they allowed to be there? The FAA designed its new DiSCVR tool to give law enforcement a faster, cleaner path to that
- [CRP Group to Showcase Flight-Validated Composite Solutions and Hybrid Manufacturing at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/crp-group-to-showcase-flight-validated-composite-solutions-and-hybrid-manufacturing-at-xponential-europe-2026/) - Italian manufacturer debuts at Düsseldorf event with proven aerospace components, including MIL-STD-810H tested UAV structures and space-deployed satellite systems MODENA, ITALY – March 11, 2026 – CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica will make their first appearance at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 (March 24–26, Düsseldorf), presenting production-validated additive and hybrid manufacturing solutions for autonomous systems, aerospace and
- [Workflow, Not Hardware: Micro-Drones and Smartphone Apps Could Redefine Consumer Measurement](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/workflow-not-hardware-micro-drones-and-smartphone-apps-could-redefine-consumer-measurement/) - By T. Seth Ford, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Systems Integrations Consumer measurement tools, such as tape measures, measuring wheels and laser distance meters, haven’t changed much in decades. While they all work to turn physical space into numbers, they’re constrained by straight lines, line-of-sight and the patience of the person holding them. Meanwhile, smartphones can
- [Wildfire Mitigation Technology: A Stack Configuration Challenge, Not A Capability Problem ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wildfire-mitigation-technology-a-stack-configuration-challenge-not-a-capability-problem/) - By: Nate Ernst, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Energy Wildfire mitigation for utilities is not a capability gap. It is a stack configuration problem that sits squarely at the intersection of energy reliability, grid resilience and escalating wildfire risk. At DistribuTECH 2026 in San Diego, the Wildfire Risk Mitigation and Vegetation Management Symposium revealed that when
- [Finding Lost Civilizations with Lidar: How Terra Incognita and Stitch3D Turned NASA Data into 3D Evidence in the Amazon](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/finding-lost-civilizations-with-lidar-how-terra-incognita-and-stitch3d-turned-nasa-data-into-3d-evidence-in-the-amazon/) - By: Dawn Zoldi and Dahlia Kopycienski Using NASA lidar, lean processing workflows and browser‑based 3D visualization, Terra Incognita Research Institute and Stitch3D have outlined a practical way to find, and convincingly show, evidence of large ancient settlements hidden under the Amazon canopy. Their work, highlighted at Geo Week 2026’s “Finding Lost Civilizations – How Lidar
- [BAE Systems completes preliminary design review for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking satellite system](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-completes-preliminary-design-review-for-u-s-space-force-missile-warning-and-tracking-satellite-system/) - Key milestone reached for U.S. Space Force program that will bolster current satellite defense capabilities BROOMFIELD, Colo. — March 11, 2026 — BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2 billion U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) – Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 program to
- [At LogNet 2026 in Koblenz, Quantum Systems introduced its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and announces an official partnership with Daimler Trucks for unmanned military logistics operations.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/at-lognet-2026-in-koblenz-quantum-systems-introduced-its-mosaic-ground-autonomy-kit-and-announces-an-official-partnership-with-daimler-trucks-for-unmanned-military-logistics-operations/) - Koblenz, 11 March 2026 – The newly announced partnership combines Quantum Systems’ operationally validated autonomy and teleoperation expertise with Daimler Truck’s proven vehicle platforms and industrial integration capabilities. The objective is to deliver scalable, interoperable logistics solutions for modern military operations. Quantum Systems’ MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit will enable automated and teleoperated driving functions, and
- [Ondas Acquires BIRD Aerosystems to Expand Airborne Missile Protection and ISR Capabilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-acquires-bird-aerosystems-to-expand-airborne-missile-protection-and-isr-capabilities/) - Entry into the airborne missile protection market for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aircraft through a globally deployed aircraft protection platform installed on more than 700 aircraft across 40+ aircraft types serving U.S. Army, NATO, leading armed forces in APAC and UN aviation fleetsincluding advanced Laser Countermeasure systems designed to defeat modern missile threats. Acquisition
- [SYOS AUTONOMOUS UNCREWED HEAVY-LIFT HELICOPTER ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/syos-autonomous-uncrewed-heavy-lift-helicopter/) - ACES ENDURANCE TRIALS, NOW READY FOR SERIAL PRODUCTION Heavy-lift uncrewed helicopter demonstrates fully autonomous moving-platform take-off and landings in milestone for maritime and expeditionary operations SYOS SA200 UAV, powered by AAIMS autonomy stack, is the culmination of five years of development, offers best cost-to-capability ratio in market SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully
- [Always On, When Seconds Matter: Viasat’s L‑Band Connectivity Elevates Public Safety UAV Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/always-on-when-seconds-matter-viasats-l-band-connectivity-elevates-public-safety-uav-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As public safety agencies increasingly rely on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms, their success depends on one thing above all else: an assured, always‑on command‑and‑control (C2) link. That’s the niche Viasat has carved out in the low‑altitude economy, bringing decades of aviation safety heritage and a trusted
- [Safety on the Edge of the New Airspace: Layered Collision Avoidance for BVLOS Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/safety-on-the-edge-of-the-new-airspace-layered-collision-avoidance-for-bvlos-drone-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The skies continue to get increasingly crowded. Uncrewed aircraft, helicopters, business jets, air taxis and legacy airliners are all converging in the same low‑ and mid‑altitude corridors where most operations for emerging aviation will take place. At the same time, regulators feel the pressure to approve more beyond visual line of sight
- [Torc Supports GO Virginia–Funded Effort to Align Autonomous Vehicle Workforce Training Across the Commonwealth](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/torc-supports-go-virginia-funded-effort-to-align-autonomous-vehicle-workforce-training-across-the-commonwealth/) - Torc contributes industry expertise to VTTI-led Dock to Door Pathways Program focused on AV inspection and credentialed career pathways BLACKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torc, a pioneer in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks, today announced its participation in a newly awarded GO Virginia Region 2 planning grant led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)’s Dock to Door
- [Electra Named as Inaugural Participant in Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-named-as-inaugural-participant-in-department-of-transportations-advanced-air-mobility-program/) - American aviation pioneer will demonstrate real-world operations of the world's first hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplane MANASSAS, VA, March 9, 2026 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration's inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot
- [Connected Robots, Connected Risk: Robotics Liability Considerations for 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/connected-robots-connected-risk-robotics-liability-considerations-for-2026/) - By: Erika Carrasco, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Robotics Systems The robotics industry continues to rapidly grow. With more systems connected to enterprise networks and cloud platforms, safety and cybersecurity increasingly overlap. This can quickly turn technical incidents into business events that can trigger downtime, regulatory scrutiny, insurance questions and contractual disputes across the supply chain.
- [LiveU’s Public Safety Streaming Stack: Broadcast-Grade Live Video for C2](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/liveus-public-safety-streaming-stack-broadcast-grade-live-video-for-c2/) - By: Dawn Zoldi LiveU has developed a public‑safety streaming stack designed to deliver broadcast‑grade live video for command-and-control (C2), even when cellular networks are congested, degraded or distant from the incident scene. Building on its 20 year broadcast track record in some of the world’s most challenging RF environments, the company is now packaging those
- [Wisk and Texas Selected by White House to Lead the Safe Introduction of Autonomous Air Taxi Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wisk-and-texas-selected-by-white-house-to-lead-the-safe-introduction-of-autonomous-air-taxi-flight/) - Selection by U.S. DOT and FAA provides Wisk a clear path to execute the AAM National Strategy, begin operations, and cement American leadership in the safe introduction of autonomous air taxis MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – March 9, 2026 – Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today celebrates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and the Federal Aviation
- [Danish Army selects BAE Systems OneArc for enterprise simulation modernization](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/danish-army-selects-bae-systems-onearc-for-enterprise-simulation-modernization/) - ORLANDO, Fla. — March 9, 2026 — BAE Systems OneArc (OneArc™), a global leader in advanced military simulation and training technologies, has announced that the Danish Army has selected OneArc as the foundation for its next-generation enterprise virtual training environment. The seven-year agreement modernizes Denmark's simulation capabilities with VBS4, VBS Builder Edition, Blue IG®, TerraTools® Platinum, ongoing software
- [Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous and intelligent maritime systems to master every sea](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mirai-robotics-raises-4-2m-to-build-autonomous-and-intelligent-maritime-systems-to-master-every-sea/) - Europe’s first dual-use startup developing autonomous vehicles and systems for complex maritime operations. Puglia and Milan, Italy - 9 March 2026: The sea is one of the most critical infrastructures on the planet. Over 80% of global trade moves by sea, more than 90% of Europe’s foreign trade depends on maritime routes, and around 95% of
- [Unlocking BVLOS for 911 Drones: How Echodyne’s EchoShield Makes DFR Truly First-Responder Ready](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unlocking-bvlos-for-911-drones-how-echodynes-echoshield-makes-dfr-truly-first-responder-ready/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have already changed how communities think about 911 response. Even so, most still operate inside a tight visual bubble around the pilot. As beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) becomes the next step, EchoShield radar emerges as one of the key technologies that can make that
- [When the Drone Is First on Scene, the Network Can’t Be Last](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-the-drone-is-first-on-scene-the-network-cant-be-last/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drones and ground robots have become force multipliers for a wide swath of public safety agencies. Their value, however, hinges on one invisible factor: whether the network link holds when everything else is falling apart. As these mission critical operations move toward routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, “good enough”
- [Rising Threats, Evolving Tech: Carahsoft Powers the Future of Law Enforcement Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rising-threats-evolving-tech-carahsoft-powers-the-future-of-law-enforcement-innovation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As threats grow more complex and data volumes explode, law enforcement agencies remain under pressure to do more with less. Drawing on insights from an exclusive interview with Sergeant George Vit, a nearly 20-year law enforcement professional and support services sergeant in New Jersey, current chair of the International Association of Chiefs
- [U.S. Drone Rules Go Hardline: What Europe Needs to Know in 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-drone-rules-go-hardline-what-europe-needs-to-know-in-2026/) - By: Joanna Wieczorek, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Europe At this year’s flagship Cumulsy event in Poland, Dawn Zoldi provided an overview on the United States’ changing drone and counter-drone landscape. Those changes have recently come at a pace and scale that should command the attention of every serious drone stakeholder outside U.S. borders. From a
- [AI-Powered Hermes 900 Hunts Iranian Missile Launchers In 24/7 U.S.-Israeli Operation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-hermes-900-hunts-iranian-missile-launchers-in-24-7-u-s-israeli-operation/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 strategic UAV is now flying around the clock over Iran as part of a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign to find and destroy concealed ballistic missile launchers and related air-defense assets. Operating as a persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform, the MALE-class
- [ePropelled Announces Largest Expansion of  Motor Controllers (ESCs) and Intelligent Power Systems, Strengthening Electronic Propulsion Leadership](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epropelled-announces-largest-expansion-of-motor-controllers-escs-and-intelligent-power-systems-strengthening-electronic-propulsion-leadership/) - LACONIA, N.H./ COVENTRY/ CHENNAI – 4 March 2026, ePropelled, a global innovator in electric propulsion and power management solutions for uncrewed vehicles and advanced mobility platforms, today announced its largest expansion of electronic control technologies to date with an expanded lineup of motor controllers (ESCs), Integrated Power Systems (iPS), and related intelligent components that deliver unmatched performance,
- [Near Earth Autonomy and Team Fly Uncrewed Logistics Black Hawks](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/near-earth-autonomy-and-team-fly-uncrewed-logistics-black-hawks/) - Pittsburgh, PA – March 4th, 2026 / Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth), together with their collaborators Honeywell, Moog, and XP Services, wrapped up a year of integration progress and flights in preparation for this year’s mission flight testing of the RUC-60: Optionally Crewed Black Hawk designed for contested logistics. The RUC-60 is a fully integrated
- [Nosh: The AI Robo-Chef Redefining Home Kitchens](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nosh-the-ai-robo-chef-redefining-home-kitchens/) - We are all experiencing a world where AI has become our go-to partner for multiplying our work efficiency. Yet inside our homes, even something as fundamental as the chaos of everyday cooking remained unsolved. Until now! That’s where a robo-chef like Nosh has come in. Nosh stands out as one of the most practical applications
- [Radia Targets Outsized Defense Airlift Gaps with WindRunner Aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/radia-targets-outsized-defense-airlift-gaps-with-windrunner-aircraft/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Radia used this week’s AFA Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado to sharpen its pitch that WindRunner, the ultra-large cargo aircraft it bills as the world’s largest, is as much a defense asset as a renewable energy enabler. At the show, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thad Bibb, Radia’s Vice President For Defense Business Development,
- [Vision Aerial Unveils Vulcan Drones at Geo Week 2026: Montana-Made Power for Surveying](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vision-aerial-unveils-vulcan-drones-at-geo-week-2026-montana-made-power-for-surveying/) - By: Dahlia Kopycienski Vision Aerial stole the spotlight at Geo Week 2026 with the launch of its Vulcan drone platforms, rugged American-made systems built for geospatial professionals. In an exclusive interview with Autonomy Global, company leaders explained how in-house Montana manufacturing and a distinctive tricopter architecture translate into reliability surveyors can trust in the field.
- [AI, Data and Discipline: Turning AAM Autonomy into a Certifiable Reality](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-data-and-discipline-turning-aam-autonomy-into-a-certifiable-reality/) - By: Dawn Zoldi AI isn’t transforming advanced air mobility because aircraft suddenly became “smart.” It is transforming AAM because a small set of highly specialized teams are turning messy, real‑world data into disciplined, regulator‑ready decisions at scale. End State Solutions, led by former Harrier pilot Charlton Evans, operates “at the intersection of advanced autonomy, airspace
- [What It Actually Means to Be “AAM Ready”: Fantasy vs. Reality](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-it-actually-means-to-be-aam-ready-fantasy-vs-reality/) - By: Clint Harper, Autonomy Global Ambassador – AAM Advanced air mobility (AAM) will not arrive into a pristine, purpose‑built future. It will land on the very real heliports and airports we already have, with all their quirks, constraints and scars. The sites that are truly “AAM ready” are not the ones with the most futuristic
- [Rulemaking Watch: Electronic Conspicuity Fight Heats Up in FAA BVLOS Rulemaking](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rulemaking-watch-electronic-conspicuity-fight-heats-up-in-faa-bvlos-rulemaking/) - By: Jennifer Ambrose, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Aviation Regulations On August 7, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its long‑awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Normalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations, known as the BVLOS Rule. The comment period closed October 6, 2025, after drawing thousands of responses,
- [An Inside Look at the Air Force’s Robot Wingmen: Collaborative Combat Aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/an-inside-look-at-the-air-forces-robot-wingmen-collaborative-combat-aircraft/) - By: Houston Cantwell (Brig Gen USAF Ret.), Autonomy Global Ambassador – Defense The Air Force’s vision for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), autonomous jets linked to fighter jets to multiply combat power and lower risk in the highest threat environments, once seemed like science fiction. At this year’s Air Force Association Warfare Symposium, three Air Force
- [Lockheed Martin Uses Final GPS III Launches to Springboard a More Resilient, Jam‑Resistant Constellation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lockheed-martin-uses-final-gps-iii-launches-to-springboard-a-more-resilient-jam-resistant-constellation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Lockheed Martin continues to move quickly to close gaps in the nation’s aging GPS constellation, with the final GPS III satellites ready to launch and a ramp to the more capable GPS IIIF line already underway, company executives told reporters at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium. An Aging But
- [Ondas Announces $10 Million Strategic Investment in World View and Signs Partnership Agreement to Accelerate Multi-Domain ISR Solutions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-announces-10-million-strategic-investment-in-world-view-and-signs-partnership-agreement-to-accelerate-multi-domain-isr-solutions/) - March 2, 2026 Combining persistent stratospheric sensing with tactical autonomy and counter-drone capabilities to deliver layered, mission-ready ISR and airspace defense Initial $10 million strategic investment establishes coordinated go-to-market framework for scalable multi-domain defense and homeland security solutions WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Ondas Inc.(Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas"), a leading
- [Law‑Tech Connect 2026 Preview Sets the Stage for Detroit’s Autonomy Law Crossroads](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/law-tech-connect-2026-preview-sets-the-stage-for-detroits-autonomy-law-crossroads/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Law‑Tech Connect 2026 (LTC) has officially kicked off its run‑up to AUVSI XPONENTIAL (Detroit) with a live preview of its first four panels to usher in a high‑impact year for this annual autonomy, robotics and drone law event. The fifth annual workshop will be fully embedded in the main XPONENTIAL program for
- [Hoeven: FAA Radar Data Feed Cements North Dakota as the Most Advanced UAS Ecosystem in the Nation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hoeven-faa-radar-data-feed-cements-north-dakota-as-the-most-advanced-uas-ecosystem-in-the-nation/) - Senator Worked to Pass Legislation Creating Radar Data Initiative, Advance System’s Secure Implementation at Northern Plains UAS Test Site GRAND FORKS, ND – Senator John Hoeven today announced the activation of the Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave, a secure integration of unfiltered radar data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the Vantis system at the Northern Plains
- [Protecting Norway’s Arctic Undersea Cables: Israeli Photonic Cyber Tech Targets New Seabed Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/protecting-norways-arctic-undersea-cables-israeli-photonic-cyber-tech-targets-new-seabed-threats/) - By ARIE EGOZI, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli technology may soon play a key role in protecting Norway’s new Arctic subsea communication cables to Svalbard and Jan Mayen, as Oslo confronts the security risks created by turning these links into giant distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) arrays. Norwegian authorities fear that the same physics
- [Hoshen Plan 2026-2030: Accelerating Robotics, AI, and Autonomous Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hoshen-plan-2026-2030-accelerating-robotics-ai-and-autonomous-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global - Ambassador for Israel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) high command has approved the Hoshen multiyear plan for 2026-2030, which prioritizes robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems across air, sea, and land domains to build a more lethal, casualty-resistant force. This strategic document calls for the integration of unmanned
- [5 Ways DTECH Energizes the Future of Transmission and Distribution ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/5-ways-dtech-energizes-the-future-of-transmission-and-distribution/) - By: Jeremiah Karpowicz, Clarion Energy + DTECH Events, Autonomy Global Media Partner In the utility world, terms like "innovation" or “evolution” can feel disconnected from the work associated with meeting energy demands. I’ve used these shortcuts myself to get a point across, but they often fail to capture the specific changes we need. DTECH, held
- [From Vein to Sky: BCN Drone Center Makes Medical Drone Delivery Real](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-vein-to-sky-bcn-drone-center-makes-medical-drone-delivery-real/) - By: Daniel Castillo, Chief Commercial Officer Innovation truly takes off only when it solves real problems for real people. Few applications have as much potential societal impact as medical deliveries. Beyond environmental and logistical advantages, medical drone delivery directly addresses urgent patient needs in ways that can surpass current service standards. When innovation leads to
- [Golden Hour Search and Rescue: Specialized Drone Training for Mission Success](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/golden-hour-search-and-rescue-specialized-drone-training-for-mission-success/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Every year, tens of thousands of people go missing in wilderness areas, and hundreds of thousands vanish under a variety of other circumstances in the United States alone. This puts enormous pressure on search and rescue (SAR) teams to find them before time and weather close in. As drones mature from experimental
- [CHCNAV’s Apache USV Fleet Brings High-End Hydrography to Shallow and Hazardous Waters](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/chcnavs-apache-usv-fleet-brings-high-end-hydrography-to-shallow-and-hazardous-waters/) - By: Dawn Zoldi On a busy GeoWeek 2026 show floor dominated by airborne and terrestrial systems, CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) stood out as one of the few companies with working maritime unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) on display. Their Apache series—Apache 3 Pro, Apache 4 Pro and the Apache 6—show how far compact USVs have come as
- [ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Resilient Navigation for Maritime Autonomy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-and-mythos-ai-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-resilient-navigation-for-maritime-autonomy/) - Collaboration focused on enabling plug-and-play, GPS-denied navigation capabilities for next-generation maritime platforms SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced a strategic collaboration with Mythos AI to accelerate the deployment of resilient, plug-and-play navigation solutions
- [Virtuix and University of Central Florida Reveal Humanoid Robot Controlled Via Omni One Treadmill](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/virtuix-and-university-of-central-florida-reveal-humanoid-robot-controlled-via-omni-one-treadmill/) - Virtuix Also Partnered with 1HMX on NX1, a Full-Body System for Robot Control AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 17, 2026) – Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems, today announced a collaboration with the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation & Training (IST) to demonstrate a humanoid robot steered in real
- [Human-In-The-Loop Beats Full Autonomy in Africa - Here’s Why](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/human-in-the-loop-beats-full-autonomy-in-africa-heres-why/) - By: Peter Karanja, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Africa Autonomy is easy to sell on a slide deck. I have seen potential customers light up when they learn that artificial intelligence (AI) systems can automatically detect and flag anomalies with little to no human input. In one instance, a customer said that they wanted a fully
- [Custom AI for Autonomy: Inside The Hive and Buffalo3’s Developer-Led Future](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/custom-ai-for-autonomy-inside-the-hive-and-buffalo3s-developer-led-future/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When most people talk about AI, they mean chatbots in the cloud. At The Hive in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Buffalo3, the AI venture born inside it, Johnny Ryan and Garett Elwood do something far more concrete. They build custom AI for autonomy that runs on drones, edge devices and tightly
- [GeoAI, Data and Construction: A Tale of Two Countries](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geoai-data-and-construction-a-tale-of-two-countries/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As construction firms modernize how they design, build and maintain infrastructure, changes continue unfolding in the air, on the ground and inside the walls. From drone imagery and GeoAI to lidar and SLAM-based indoor mapping, the jobsite has become a data-rich environment. But how that data is used looks very different in
- [Burning Down the Miracles: Inside Skunk Works’ Next Long-Range Kill Chain Breakthroughs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/burning-down-the-miracles-inside-skunk-works-next-long-range-kill-chain-breakthroughs/) - Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works, best known for its iconic black aircraft and Cold War secrets, is, at its core, a place that “solves problems,” says OJ Sanchez, the organization’s Vice President and General Manager. Today, his team has zeroed in on how humans and machines will fight together across long-range kill chains. They are
- [Hexagon’s Xwatch Safety Solutions and RodRadar Unveil Industry- First Safety-Grade System for Utility Strike Prevention](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hexagons-xwatch-safety-solutions-and-rodradar-unveil-industry-first-safety-grade-system-for-utility-strike-prevention/) - Breakthrough integration closes the safety gap by automatically stopping the excavator bucket before striking buried utilities during excavation LAS VEGAS, NV - February 23, 2026 - Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, a leader in excavator safety systems, and RodRadar, developer of the field-proven Live Dig Radar (LDR), today announced the industry’s first safety-grade solution
- [Radia Appoints Former USAF Lieutenant General Rick Moore as Advisor](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/radia-appoints-former-usaf-lieutenant-general-rick-moore-as-advisor/) - Aurora, Colo. | February 19, 2026 (AFA Warfare Symposium) — Radia, developer of the WindRunner, the world’s largest cargo aircraft, today announced that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Rick Moore, former Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, has joined the company as an advisor. The announcement coincides with Radia’s participation in the AFA Warfare Symposium in
- [Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/collaborative-combat-aircraft-program-progresses-through-deliberate-weapons-integration-testing/) - Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, initiating disciplined weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions to validate airworthiness, safety, and systems performance. This milestone represents a deliberate step forward in integrating CCA into the Air Force’s future force design.
- [DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/daf-increases-b-21-raider-production-capacity-to-deliver-combat-capability-faster/) - Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) – The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet. The agreement applies $4.5 billion in funding already authorized and appropriated under the fiscal year 2025 reconciliation
- [Parallel Flight Granted FAA 44807 Exemption, Unlocking U.S. Commercial Operations of Heavy-Lift Hybrid UAS ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/parallel-flight-granted-faa-44807-exemption-unlocking-u-s-commercial-operations-of-heavy-lift-hybrid-uas/) - [La Selva Beach, CA] 2/24/2026 — Parallel Flight Technologies today announced it has been granted an exemption under 49 U.S.C. §44807 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), authorizing operation of its heavy-lift unmanned aircraft system in the United States. The approval marks a significant regulatory milestone and enables Parallel Flight to conduct commercial operations domestically
- [Lynq Launches RavenTalk, Redefining Secure, Infrastructure-Free Communications | Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device, first product to integrate RavenTalk Technology](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lynq-launches-raventalk-redefining-secure-infrastructure-free-communications-safarilands-safarimesh-a-next-generation-communication-device-first-product-to-integrate-raventalk/) - Las Vegas, NV, February 19, 2026 — Lynq Networks, a leader in local team communications addressing one of the largest connectivity challenges facing enterprises and governments, today announced the launch of RavenTalk. Built on Lynq’s Raven network stack, RavenTalk delivers secure, long-range, hands-free, decentralized voice and data communications, without base stations, access points or fixed infrastructure.
- [MD Aircraft Signs LOI for 10 MDA1 Aircraft with Makmor in India ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/md-aircraft-signs-loi-for-10-mda1-aircraft-with-makmor-in-india/) - Friedeburg, Germany - February 2, 2026 - MD Aircraft GmbH announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale of 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to Makmor, headquartered in Bangalore, India. "MDA's eViator is the ideal platform for us to establish Makmor as a significant regional operator committed to sustainable aviation."
- [Portuguese Man-of-War, Reimagined for the Unmanned Age](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/portuguese-man-of-war-reimagined-for-the-unmanned-age/) - By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global Ambassador - U.K. and Middle East A European Turning Point in Naval Design Europe is reconceiving maritime power. Instead of relying on traditional large, crew-intensive carriers, a new generation of vessels has emerged to project influence through uncrewed systems deployed from smaller, flexible and more affordable hulls. No European ship
- [Speedbird Aero Secures Investment from iFood to Scale Drone Deliveries in Brazil](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/speedbird-aero-secures-investment-from-ifood-to-scale-drone-deliveries-in-brazil/) - iFood’s participation is part of a bridge funding round totaling US$5.8 millionRound includes contributions from investment funds from Portugal, US and Brazil.Funds will accelerate growth and expand drone delivery operationsThe Brazilian drone delivery market is expected to grow to over 40 million annual deliveries in the next years, according to projections. São Paulo, January 2026
- [AI-Powered Israeli Satellites Deliver Real-Time Intelligence from Space](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-israeli-satellites-deliver-real-time-intelligence-from-space/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel is rapidly infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into its satellite constellations to deliver real-time intelligence, predictive maintenance and higher operational efficiency for both military and commercial users. The push spans cutting-edge Earth observation platforms, autonomous anomaly detection and AI-driven constellation management across programs led by ImageSat
- [Epirus, Digital Force Technologies  Partner to Develop Non-Kinetic Counter UAS Kill-Chain  ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epirus-digital-force-technologies-partner-to-develop-non-kinetic-counter-uas-kill-chain/) - Los Angeles & San Diego, Calif—February 23, 2026—Epirus and Digital Force Technologies (DFT) have partnered to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill chain unifying the companies’ respective technologies for detection, tracking, identification, localization and non-kinetic, low collateral defeat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) threats. Under the agreement, Epirus will lead systems integration of DFT’s Seraphim
- [Geo Week Attendance Soars to New Records; Exhibit Hall Floor the Largest in Event History](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-attendance-soars-to-new-records-exhibit-hall-floor-the-largest-in-event-history/) - Leading Geospatial Event Gathered 3,509 Professionals in Denver Showcased the Critical Impact of Geospatial Technology Applications DENVER, CO – February 20, 2026 – Thousands of geospatial and mapping professionals gathered in Denver this week for Geo Week, the industry's premier conference and tradeshow showcasing advanced mapping technologies. The event drew 3,509 professionals from more than
- [Inside the Drone Software Supply Chain: Software Bills of Materials Expose Hidden Vulnerabilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inside-the-drone-software-supply-chain-software-bills-of-materials-expose-hidden-vulnerabilities/) - By: Benjamin Sugg, CNA In modern conflicts,unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have proven pivotal and, as such, continue to redefine military strategy. In the Ukraine conflict, for example, UAS cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been exploited to intercept communications, manipulate GPS signals and in some cases seize control of the drones themselves. As the U.S. increasingly integrates UAS
- [Predictions, Lessons and Tips For the Next Decade of Geospatial Innovation: Geo Week 2026 Spotlight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/predictions-lessons-and-tips-for-the-next-decade-of-geospatial-innovation-geo-week-2026-spotlight/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At Geo Week 2026, a cross‑section of geospatial leaders took the stage to wrestle with the question “What will the next 10 years actually look like for this industry?” Moderator Carla Lauter guided the conversation with experts from the World Geospatial Industry Councilor (WGIC), GIS Surveyors, Inc., N|V|5, the National Oceanic and
- [Europe’s Drone Wall: Software‑Centric RF‑Cyber Core Key to Defeat Commercial and DIY Drone Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/europes-drone-wall-software-centric-rf-cyber-core-key-to-defeat-commercial-and-diy-drone-threats/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Europe’s proposed “Drone Wall,” now increasingly referred to as the European Drone Defence Initiative (EDDI), reflects the new reality that cheap, commercially available drones that can be weaponized or repurposed for intelligence, surveillance, and disruption now contest the skies above the continent. In a recent analysis of Europe’s Drone Wall, Lior Mishan,
- [From Executive Orders to “Drone Dominance”: Washington’s New Blueprint for Drone Power](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-executive-orders-to-drone-dominance-washingtons-new-blueprint-for-drone-power/) - By: Dawn Zoldi, Col. USAF Ret. As the Air & Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium kicks off this week in Aurora, Colorado, you may find uncrewed systems, autonomy and counter‑UAS at the center of nearly every conversation about future airpower. This article provides critical background for those discussions by tracing the rapid cascade of executive
- [AI-Powered Firestorm 250 Armed Drone Concept Unveiled](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-firestorm-250-armed-drone-concept-unveiled/) - By ARIE EGOZI, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and SIG Sauer have collaborated on a new armed quadcopter concept that mates the IAI Apus 60 VTOL drone with the SIG Sauer M250 light machine gun in an emerging Firestorm 250 configuration. IAI is providing the Apus 60 airframe, a variable-pitch
- [KULR and Hylio Announce Strategic Collaboration to Produce Texas-Manufactured Battery Systems for U.S.-Built Unmanned Agricultural Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kulr-and-hylio-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-produce-texas-manufactured-battery-systems-for-u-s-built-unmanned-agricultural-drones/) - HOUSTON / GLOBENEWSWIRE / February 18, 2026 / KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), an energy-systems platform company that enables the safe, certifiable deployment of ultra-high-power lithium battery systems for space and defense programs, hyperscale AI data centers, and telecom infrastructure OEMs, today announced it has entered into a Joint Development Collaboration
- [Vision Aerial debuts a new industrial drone platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vision-aerial-debuts-a-new-industrial-drone-platform/) - [Bozeman, MT, February 17, 2026] – Vision Aerial Launches Vulcan Drone Line Built for Heavy-Duty Industrial Operations Bozeman, MT — Vision Aerial today announced the launch of Vulcan, a new NDAA compliant industrial drone platform built on a new power and mechanical architecture designed for sustained real-world operations. The Vulcan platform includes two models: Vulcan
- [Airspace Awareness Elevated: MatrixSpace’s New AI Platform and Fusion 360 Radar System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airspace-awareness-elevated-matrixspaces-new-ai-platform-and-fusion-360-radar-system/) - By: Dawn Zoldi MatrixSpace has just done something many airspace awareness vendors promise, but rarely deliver. It turned radar from a point sensor into the centerpiece of a multi-sensor, AI-native system that scales from a single box on a tripod to a cloud-connected enterprise mesh. As the number of drone incursions, beyond visual line of
- [WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Spot on AUVSI Green UAS Approved List](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wispr-systems-skyscout-2-earns-spot-on-auvsi-green-uas-approved-list/) - Batesville, Mississippi – February 17, 2026 WISPR Systems, a leading American drone manufacturer, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ unmanned aircraft system has officially been awarded Green UAS Certified status by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). The designation verifies the platform’s cybersecurity safeguards and secure supply-chain sourcing, confirming alignment with National Defense
- [Embention Awarded in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-awarded-in-deloitte-technology-fast-50-spain/) - February 17, 2026 Sustained growth in critical aerospace technology The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program identifies and grants visibility to the most dynamic companies within the Spanish tech ecosystem. To qualify for this ranking, companies must demonstrate a significant and consistent increase in turnover over a four-year period, supported by a scalable business model and
- [Electra Joins Virginia Smart Airspace Program to Establish National Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Instrument Flight Rules](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-joins-virginia-smart-airspace-program-to-establish-national-blueprint-for-advanced-air-mobility-instrument-flight-rules/) - Partnership will accelerate pioneering initiative establishing the first FAA-approved, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) network in the United States MANASSAS, Va., February 18, 2026 – Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) today announced a new partnership with the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Smart Airspace Program to design, implement, and test a first-of-its-kind, low-cost instrument flight rules (IFR) network for Ultra Short and
- [Geo Week Relocates to Salt Lake City for 2027 ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-relocates-to-salt-lake-city-for-2027/) - Leading Geospatial Event Sets Sights on Utah's Fast-Growing Geospatial Tech HubDENVER, CO – February 18, 2026 – Geo Week, North America's premier geospatial and mapping technology event, announced that it will relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah from Denver, Colorado in 2027. The move positions the event in one of the nation's fastest-growing tech markets
- [Israel Validates Upgraded David’s Sling Air and Missile Defense System After War with Iran](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-validates-upgraded-davids-sling-air-and-missile-defense-system-after-war-with-iran/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Rafael David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed an advanced series of upgrade tests, validating combat-driven improvements introduced during Israel’s recent war with Iran and Operation Rising Lion. The Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), within the Directorate of Defense Research & Development in
- [TKMS and SpearUAV Sign Framework Agreement to Advance Sub-to-Air Loitering UAS for Submarines and UUVs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tkms-and-spearuav-sign-framework-agreement-to-advance-sub-to-air-loitering-uas-for-submarines-and-uuvs/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel German naval prime contractor thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a strategic framework agreement with Israel’s SpearUAV to integrate the Viper 750 sub-to-air loitering Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on submarines and other underwater platforms. The cooperation is designed to add an organic, rapidly deployable ISR and
- [Geo Week 2026 Opens Today with Record-Breaking Exhibit Hall](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-2026-opens-today-with-record-breaking-exhibit-hall/) - Event Brings Together Thousands of Geospatial Professionals for Unparalleled Collaboration and Industry Advancement DENVER, CO – February 16, 2026 – Geo Week 2026 opens today with the largest exhibit floor in event history, featuring 238 exhibitors from 25 countries, and is expected to draw thousands of geospatial and mapping professionals with registrations surpassing last year’s
- [VIAVI Launches Cesium-less ePRTC360+ Enhanced Primary Reference Time Clock as Alternative to Cesium-Accuracy Holdover Clock](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viavi-launches-cesium-less-eprtc360-enhanced-primary-reference-time-clock-as-alternative-to-cesium-accuracy-holdover-clock/) - Only alternative to Cesium clocks to meet ITU-T G.8272.1 drift standard, with no time limit and at a fraction of the cost Chandler, Ariz., February 17, 2026 – VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched the patent-pending Cesium-less ePRTC360+™ holdover solution to safeguard at-risk critical power grids, transportation, aviation and public safety systems, 5G mobile networks and AI
- [UNIFY.C2 and Black River Systems Announce Strategic Partnership to Integrate Ninja™ C-UAS Capabilities into Unified Airspace C2 Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unify-c2-and-black-river-systems-announce-strategic-partnership-to-integrate-ninja-c-uas-capabilities-into-unified-airspace-c2-platform/) - Partnership unites Ninja™ C-UAS sensing and mitigation with UNIFY.C2 real-time fusion to deliver mission-ready airspace security for defense and gov't operators Dallas, TX — February 17, 2026 — UNIFY.C2, the next-generation airspace command-and-control platform developed by SPS Aerial Remote Sensing (SPS ARS), today announced a strategic partnership with Black River Systems to integrate Black River’s Ninja™ Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution into
- [AI Everywhere: Skynet Nightmares, Trust Dreams and the Race to Machine-Speed Governance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-everywhere-skynet-nightmares-trust-dreams-and-the-race-to-machine-speed-governance/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Artificial intelligence (AI) once merely a research topic now hums in the background of daily life. From smart assistants and copilots to targeting pods and court chatbots, the Episode 77 of the Full Crew newscast engaged in a fast‑moving conversation that analyzed AI as the infrastructure that shapes power, identity and even
- [Epson G370 IMU Enables Higher-Accuracy LiDAR Mapping Through GNSS Outages ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epson-g370-imu-enables-higher-accuracy-lidar-mapping-through-gnss-outages/) - 50% reduction in Angle Random Walk (ARW) dramatically improves how accurately LiDAR data can be oriented Geo Week 2026 — Denver, CO – February 16 – Epson, a leading global supplier of high-performance components including quartz crystal-based inertial sensors and semiconductors, today announced updates to its G370 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), for LiDAR applications. In
- [Flying Further, Seeing More: Automation Elevates Remote Drone Inspections](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flying-further-seeing-more-automation-elevates-remote-drone-inspections/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Remote drone inspections, especially in tight, GPS‑denied spaces, used to depend entirely on pilot skill and nerves of steel. Today, automation has changed what they look like. By shifting them from demanding, pilot‑driven missions into more predictable, data‑rich workflows that work across mines, factories and vast warehouses, smarter software and capable hardware
- [Build with Ukraine: Wingcopter and TAF Industries establish Joint Venture to scale production of reconnaissance drones in Germany for Ukraine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/build-with-ukraine-wingcopter-and-taf-industries-establish-joint-venture-to-scale-production-of-reconnaissance-drones-in-germany-for-ukraine/) - Munich, Germany, 13 February 2026 – German drone pioneer Wingcopter and Ukraine’s largest producer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) TAF Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a joint venture. The MoU was formally signed today at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in the presence of government representatives from both
- [Auterion and Airlogix Launch German-Ukrainian JointVenture to Scale Autonomous Drone Production for Ukraine and NATO Allies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/auterion-and-airlogix-launch-german-ukrainian-jointventure-to-scale-autonomous-drone-production-for-ukraine-and-nato-allies/) - German and Ukrainian Government encourage industry partnership for thousands of AI-guided mid range strike systems in landmark European defense cooperation Munich, Germany - February 13th, 2026 Auterion, the global leader in autonomous drone operating systems, and Airlogix, a Ukrainian defense technology company, today announced during the Munich Security Conference the formation of a joint venture
- [Ukrainian President Zelenskyy receives first Ukrainian drone manufactured in Germany by Quantum Frontline Industries](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-receives-first-ukrainian-drone-manufactured-in-germany-by-quantum-frontline-industries/) - The recently established German-Ukrainian joint venture, between Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in its new production facility ahead of the Munich Security Conference. Munich, 13. February 2026: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today received the first Ukrainian drone manufactured in Germany by Quantum Frontline Industries
- [U. S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance successfully launch USSF-87 mission aboard a Vulcan Rocket](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-space-forces-space-systems-command-and-united-launch-alliance-successfully-launch-ussf-87-mission-aboard-a-vulcan-rocket/) - Summary: The U.S. Space Force and United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch team successfully launched the USSF-87 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida using a ULA Vulcan Centaur for this National Security Space Launch program. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 80 (SYD 80) and its mission partners
- [Quantum Systems Secures New European Financing Package to Scale the Future of Unmanned Technologies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-secures-new-european-financing-package-to-scale-the-future-of-unmanned-technologies/) - Quantum Systems has secured €150M financing backed by the European Investment Bank, Commerzbank, KfW and Deutsche Bank. The agreement highlights a growing commitment to ensuring that security-related innovation can be developed and scaled with European capital. Gilching, 12. February 2026: Quantum Systems, the global powerhouse of unmanned systems, today announced a new financing package supported by
- [The Choctaw Nation Uses AI-Enabled Aviation to Uplift Rural, Indigenous and Underserved Communities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-choctaw-nation-uses-ai-enabled-aviation-to-uplift-rural-indigenous-and-underserved-communities/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has become one of America’s most advanced proving grounds for autonomous aviation, AI-enabled airspace management and next-generation infrastructure. It does all of this with a laser focus on rural, Indigenous and underserved communities. From its Daisy Ranch test range to a new Advanced Technology Center, the Nation
- [When Industry is Cut Off at the Root: The Commercial UAS Industry After the FCC Covered List](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-industry-is-cut-off-at-the-root-the-commercial-uas-industry-after-the-fcc-covered-list/) - By: Charlton Evans, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Certification Author’s Note This article was drafted in early January 2026, immediately following the FCC's expansion of its Covered List to all foreign drones and critical components. In the weeks since, the regulatory landscape has continued to evolve at the rapid pace we predicted. What follows is the
- [MatrixSpace Expands Portable Airspace Awareness Offerings with Fusion 360](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/matrixspace-expands-portable-airspace-awareness-offerings-with-fusion-360/) - Portable, Multi-Sensor Detection for Real Drone Threats Burlington, MA (February 12, 2026) – MatrixSpace extends its advanced, portable drone detection portfolio with the launch of the multi-sensor MatrixSpace Fusion 360, verifying threats by fusing radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID sensor data into a unified view. Fusion 360 delivers trusted counter-drone awareness by fusing radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID
- [VICTUS Builds Autonomy That Survives In A Contested World](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/victus-builds-autonomy-that-survives-in-a-contested-world/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In autonomy, contested environments have moved from exception to baseline. VICTUS founder and CEO Jesse Hamel built his company, and its entire software architecture, to address this challenge. Instead of optimizing for blue skies, clear links and perfect GPS, VICTUS has engineered “synthetic autonomy” that can survive jamming, spoofing, clouds, water and
- [Electra Secures Additional Patents Protecting its Advanced Hybrid-Electric Architecture for Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft  ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-secures-additional-patents-protecting-its-advanced-hybrid-electric-architecture-for-ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft/) - Patents safeguard innovations that ensure normalized operations as the company advances certification of its hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft MANASSAS, Va., February 11, 2026 – Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical
- [Geo Week Examines How AI is Tackling America's Trillion-Dollar Aging Infrastructure Crisis](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-examines-how-ai-is-tackling-americas-trillion-dollar-aging-infrastructure-crisis/) - Geo Week Examines How AI is Tackling America's Trillion-Dollar Aging Infrastructure Crisis Conference Sessions Demonstrate AI-Powered Solutions for Predictive Maintenance, Automated Asset Management, and Real-Time Infrastructure Monitoring DENVER, CO – February 11, 2026 – As America grapples with aging infrastructure and a $1 trillion modernization challenge, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical tool for
- [Echodyne to Open Major New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Rapidly Growing Global Demand](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/echodyne-to-open-major-new-manufacturing-facility-to-meet-rapidly-growing-global-demand/) - · $40M investment in 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington State, USA · Annual production capacity of >30,000 radars across product lines · More than 200 employees at full capacity · Start of production in summer 2026 Kirkland, WA, February 11, 2026 – Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces a major near-term expansion in its advanced radar production capacity. Echodyne’s new
- [Parallel Flight Technologies and Alpha Unmanned Systems Collaborate on Heavy-Fuel UAS Development Supporting U.S. Navy Research](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/parallel-flight-technologies-and-alpha-unmanned-systems-collaborate-onheavy-fuel-uas-development-supporting-u-s-navy-research/) - Madrid, Spain / La Selva Beach, California, USA — Tuesday February 10, 2026 — Parallel Flight Technologies, Inc., a developer of next-generation unmanned aircraft systems, and Alpha Unmanned Systems, a European leader in fuel-powered helicopter UAVs, today announced a collaboration to advance heavy-fuel propulsion technologies for unmanned aviation in support of the U.S. Office of
- [Space Systems Command, Mission Partners Prepares USSF-87 for National Space Security Launch on ULA’s Vulcan Centaur](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-systems-command-mission-partners-prepares-ussf-87-for-national-space-security-launch-on-ulas-vulcan-centaur/) - SUMMARY: The primary payload on USSF-87 is the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) space system. GSSAP is a space-based capability operating in a near-geosynchronous orbit supporting the U.S. Space Command space surveillance operations as dedicated Space Surveillance Network (SSN) sensors. The demonstration system is designed to test new technologies to enhance resiliency and protection for
- [Roboteam Unveils Gaza‑Proven UGV Fleet, New AI HUB ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/roboteam-unveils-gaza-proven-ugv-fleet-new-ai-hub/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli unmanned ground systems specialist Roboteam has expanded and reshaped its product line in the wake of the recent conflicts, introducing new platforms and architectures born from intense operational use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and multi‑domain autonomy. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and defense establishment
- [AI-Driven Iranian Abu Mahdi Cruise Missile Expands Long-Range Anti-Ship Threat](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-driven-iranian-abu-mahdi-cruise-missile-expands-long-range-anti-ship-threat/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel With AI-assisted guidance systems, Iran’s new Abu Mahdi long-range cruise missile is designed primarily to strike naval ships at extended ranges in contested maritime zones. The missile is positioned as a key pillar in Tehran’s evolving anti-access/area-denial posture across the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, enabling
- [Russian RUS-PE Loitering Munition Seen Mirroring UVision Hero-90 Design](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russian-rus-pe-loitering-munition-seen-mirroring-uvision-hero-90-design/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli defence sources assess that Russia’s new RUS-PE loitering weapon closely tracks the design and concept of UVision’s Hero-90 loitering munition. According to these sources, both systems are soldier‑portable, tube‑launched loitering munitions intended for precision strikes on ground targets. The RUS-PE and Hero-90 share several key
- [Titan Protection Approved for One-to-Many Drone Operations by FAA](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/titan-protection-approved-for-one-to-many-drone-operations-by-faa/) - KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Titan Protection today announced that, in collaboration with FlytBase, it has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct one-to-many drone operations—allowing a single remote pilot to safely oversee up to four automated drones simultaneously across multiple states. Operating from Titan’s UL-listed, Five Diamond-certified Remote Operations Center, the new capability leverages
- [Israel’s Drone Defense Gap: Low‑Flying Hezbollah and Houthi UAVs Expose Limits of Counter‑UAS Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israels-drone-defense-gap-low-flying-hezbollah-and-houthi-uavs-expose-limits-of-counter-uas-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel In real-world combat, protection against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) remains far from effective, even as new counter‑UAS systems reach the market almost daily. Demonstrations of Israeli-made protection systems show that when a threat drone takes off in full line of sight, detection and interception can work
- [Elbit to Develop IDF’s Next-Gen “Digital Ground Army” With New AI Features ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-to-develop-idfs-next-gen-digital-ground-army-with-new-ai-features/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli defense company Elbit Systems will develop the next generation of the Israel Defense Forces’ digital ground army (Tzayad), incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, under new Ministry of Defense-funded development programs. Elbit has been awarded several contracts totaling over $100 million by the Directorate of
- [Hammer and Nails: The FAA’s UAS Enforcement Order Just Made “Legal Action” the Default](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hammer-and-nails-the-faas-uas-enforcement-order-just-made-legal-action-the-default/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has spent years trying to educate drone operators into compliance. Now it’s doing something else. When a drone flight crosses certain lines, the agency plans to launch enforcement fast, formally and in a manner that hurts. This change, they say, is not about punishing the entire community.
- [AUVSI Launches Bipartisan Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness on Capitol Hill](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/auvsi-launches-bipartisan-partnership-for-robotics-competitiveness-on-capitol-hill/) - Washington, D.C. — Today, a coalition of Congressional leaders and industry executives gathered on Capitol Hill to launch the Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness (PfRC), an initiative led by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to advance federal policy and secure U.S. leadership in robotics and physical AI. Held in the Cannon House Office Building, the
- [Steadicopter Unveils AI-Enabled Golden Eagle HS R-UAS Armed With Rafael Spike Missiles For Precision Strike](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/steadicopter-unveils-ai-enabled-golden-eagle-hs-r-uas-armed-with-rafael-spike-missiles-for-precision-strike/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Steadicopter has positioned its Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) rotary unmanned aerial system (R-UAS) as a lower-risk alternative to manned attack platforms for precision anti-armor missions by pairing a small helicopter UAS with guided missiles and AI-enabled sensing. The concept reflects a shift from sending a
- [AI-Enhanced SPICE 250 ER Extends Rafael’s Precision Strike Reach](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enhanced-spice-250-er-extends-rafaels-precision-strike-reach/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Rafael’s SPICE 250 air-dropped munition strikes critical targets with very low collateral damage thanks to integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and deep-learning capabilities. The combat-proven system now anchors an expanded SPICE family that includes an extended-range turbojet variant aimed at high-volume precision strike in contested, GPS-denied environments.
- [Rafael Unveils Next-Generation Puzzle Ai Decision-Support Suite At Singapore Airshow 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rafael-unveils-next-generation-puzzle-ai-decision-support-suite-at-singapore-airshow-2026/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is showcasing the latest generation of its PUZZLE multi-domain intelligence and decision-support suite at Singapore Airshow 2026 to position the AI-enabled system as a core enabler for faster, higher-confidence combat decisions in complex theaters. Featured alongside Rafael’s broader air
- [Geo Week 2026:  Emesent Launches the Emesent GX1, an All-in-One SLAM LiDAR, RTK and 360° Imagery Scanner](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-2026-emesent-launches-the-emesent-gx1-an-all-in-one-slam-lidar-rtk-and-360-imagery-scanner/) - Industry first: GX1 delivers independently validated 5-10mm global accuracy, providing surveyors, AEC sector with long-awaited mobile scanning speed and survey-grade accuracy they can prove DENVER, 16 February 2026 ―Today at Geo Week, Emesent, a global leader in autonomous mapping technology, launches the Emesent GX1, the world's most accurate integrated Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) scanner. The product marks a significant breakthrough and industry first, by achieving 5-10mm global accuracy to deliver unparalleled precision for topographic surveying and building and infrastructure construction. It can even reduce the time required to
- [In-Time Aviation Safety Management Systems: Preparing the NAS for Emerging Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/in-time-aviation-safety-management-systems-preparing-the-nas-for-emerging-aviation/) - By: Juan Plaza, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Operations Safety For more than a century, the National Airspace System (NAS) has been shaped by the assumption that people fly, monitor and separate aircraft. Even as automation crept into cockpits and control towers, humans remained the central node in the safety architecture. But the airspace of tomorrow
- [UNIVITY: A 5G constellation for the connected vehicle](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/univity-a-5g-constellation-for-the-connected-vehicle/) - The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented expansion of connected services—from basic in-car telephony to advanced infotainment, HD navigation, massive Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, and soon V2X services. Yet behind this technological acceleration lies a major constraint: the industry’s dependence on terrestrial networks, whose coverage remains uneven and vulnerable, particularly in rural areas, cross-border corridors, and
- [Weathering the AAM Revolution: TruWeather Transforms Low‑Altitude Challenges into Operational Advantage](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/weathering-the-aam-revolution-truweather-transforms-low-altitude-challenges-into-operational-advantage/) - By: Dawn Zoldi TruWeather Solutions is turning the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, Recommendation 2.8 into an operational, low‑altitude weather framework for AAM, drone and counter‑drone operations. Backed by seven years of real-world data, a weather data collection, fusion and analytics software system and a performance-based ASTM standard the
- [Complete Robotic Autonomy: The Role of the Fourth Law in Shaping the Future](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/complete-robotic-autonomy-the-role-of-the-fourth-law-in-shaping-the-future/) - By: Pramod Raheja, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Autonomy In the realm of autonomy & robotics, few concepts have endured as profoundly as Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, first introduced in his 1942 short story Runaround: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to
- [Pittsburgh’s Next Act: GeoAI, Robotics and Autonomous Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/pittsburghs-next-act-geoai-robotics-and-autonomous-operations/) - GeoAI and robotics have been rewriting how the world sees, maps and manages physical infrastructure. Pittsburgh has positioned itself as one of the places where that transformation has already become real. By: Dawn Zoldi Pittsburgh has already begun its next industrial revolution. The story is being written in pixels, point clouds and precise coordinates, as
- [Positional Truth: Trajectrix Builds Multi‑Source Awareness for Autonomous Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/positional-truth-trajectrix-builds-multi-source-awareness-for-autonomous-flight/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) move from trials to scaled services, the core question has changed from “Can we fly?” to “Can we trust what we’re seeing in the sky?” Ray Adams, President of Trajectrix and a 31‑year air traffic control veteran, argues that
- [Horizon Aerobotics Partners with Aerium to Establish National Remote Operations Center in Pennsylvania](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/horizon-aerobotics-partners-with-aerium-to-establish-national-remote-operations-center-in-pennsylvania/) - Strategic partnership accelerates workforce development and positions Cambria County as hub for autonomous aerial intelligence operations HOUSTON, Texas — February 4, 2026 — Horizon Aerobotics, an autonomous drone intelligence company, today announced a strategic partnership with Aerium, a Pennsylvania nonprofit dedicated to catalyzing aviation innovation and workforce development. The partnership establishes Horizon’s primary Remote Operations Center
- [Autonomy in Action: Top 10 Use Cases for Drones and Robotics in Energy and Utilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomy-in-action-top-10-use-cases-for-drones-and-robotics-in-energy-and-utilities/) - By: Sylvia Ibarra, Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (Autonomy Global Media Partner) As energy systems grow more complex and operational margins tighten, drones, robotics and AI continue to move from isolated pilots to embedded infrastructure. Utilities, oil and gas operators and mining companies have converged on similar strategies: automate the routine, digitize the risky and
- [Announcing the Multi-Sensor Edge-to-Cloud MatrixSpace AI Software Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/announcing-the-multi-sensor-edge-to-cloud-matrixspace-ai-software-platform/) - Unlocks Decisive Drone Detection for Evolving Airspace Burlington, MA (February 4, 2026) – Building on its award-winning portable AI-sensing radar for counter UAS,MatrixSpace announces a major update to its edge-to-cloud MatrixSpace AI Software Platform. The platform now supports multi-sensor, multi-drone detection in real time for counter UAS applications. It delivers true threat assessment and early warning – detecting,
- [ANELLO Photonics and Delta Black Aerospace Announce Partnership to Deliver Assured Navigation for Uncrewed Aircraft in GPS-Denied Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-and-delta-black-aerospace-announce-partnership-to-deliver-assured-navigation-for-uncrewed-aircraft-in-gps-denied-environments/) - SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced a collaboration with Delta Black Aerospace, a manufacturer of mission-focused uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), to integrate high-performance inertial navigation technology into operational UAS platforms intended for GPS-denied
- [Out of Stealth and Into the Fight: VICTUS Gives Autonomy a Backbone When GPS Fails](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/out-of-stealth-and-into-the-fight-victus-gives-autonomy-a-backbone-when-gps-fails/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Jesse Hamel, founder and CEO of VICTUS Technologies, has spent his entire career preparing for a world where GPS can no longer be trusted. In anticipation of that future, he started VICTUS and created the technology to ensure reliable autonomy that can navigate from orbit to seabed. He calls it “synthetic GPS,”
- [Trump War Department Kicks Off Drone Dominance Phase I With 25-Vendor Competition](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trump-war-department-kicks-off-drone-dominance-phase-i-with-25-vendor-competition/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The War Department has formally launched Phase I of its Drone Dominance effort with an invitation to 25 vendors to compete for slots in a new program aimed at rapidly fielding large numbers of small military drones across the force under President Donald Trump. The announcement marks the first concrete acquisition move
- [Autonomous Tech: Gold Rush, Geopolitics or Europe’s New Industrial Era?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomous-tech-gold-rush-geopolitics-or-europes-new-industrial-era/) - By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global Ambassador - U.K. & Middle East In Europe, autonomous systems have become the backbone of sovereignty, industrial capability and defence readiness. A continent that once watched others take the lead now moves ahead with a strong ecosystem of its own. The conflict in Ukraine has accelerated the pace and triggered
- [AI-Driven Upgrades Put IAI’s Heron TP At The Center Of Israel’s Next-Gen Airpower](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-driven-upgrades-put-iais-heron-tp-at-the-center-of-israels-next-gen-airpower/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Israeli-developed strategic UAV Heron TP has made extensive use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its mission profile. The Heron TP (Eitan), developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), integrates AI to boost autonomy, survivability and multi-mission flexibility in high-threat environments. A key recent upgrade includes Odysight.ai’s
- [OpEd - Military Aviation DNA: Why It Matters in Commercial Autonomy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-military-aviation-dna-why-it-matters-in-commercial-autonomy/) - By: Michelle Duquette, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Operations When you see veteran aviation maintainers entering the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, you're watching the industry mature. They bring a fundamental habit: they treat aircraft as aircraft. That instinct shifts how uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) programs operate—faster transitions from experimental to operational, with discipline built into
- [Cargo Momentum: Martin Solutions and Elroy Air Ready to Shine in the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/middle-mile-momentum-martin-solutions-and-elroy-air-ready-to-shine-in-the-faas-evtol-integration-pilot-program/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) emerging Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) has the potential to do for air taxis and autonomous cargo aircraft what the original UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP) did for drones: turn high‑level concepts into real, repeatable operations at scale. In that race, the on-going
- [Nabat.ai Enables Uncrewed Environmental Operations with FlyFreely Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nabat-ai-enables-uncrewed-environmental-operations-with-flyfreely-platform/) - Abu Dhabi, UAE — Nabat.ai, an Abu Dhabi–based environmental and sustainabilitycompany, has deployed the FlyFreely platform to support its growing use ofautonomous drones and AI powered platform in environmental management andrestoration projects around the World. Nabat works with governments, corporates, and environmental consultancies tomanage ecosystems, restore degraded environments, and apply artificial intelligenceto environmental decision-making. Drones
- [Private-Use Commercial-Operations: Making The Case for A Third Classification for Vertical Flight Infrastructure ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/private-use-commercial-operations-making-the-case-for-a-third-classification-for-vertical-flight-infrastructure/) - By Rex J. Alexander, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Infrastructure The United States aviation infrastructure framework currently recognizes only two categories of use under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): “Public-Use” and “Private-Use.” While this binary system has historically supported conventional fixed-wing airport development, it increasingly misaligns with the operational, safety, and economic
- [Has the Golden Dome Arrived? The New National Defense Strategy Could Rewrite America’s Drone and Counter‑Drone Future](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/has-the-golden-dome-arrived-the-new-national-defense-strategy-could-rewrite-americas-drone-and-counter-drone-future/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The newly released 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) resets how Washington thinks about drones over U.S. soil and the industrial base that builds and defeats them. It elevates homeland air defense and industrial surge capacity from background talking points to core organizing principles, with unmanned systems woven through both. Homeland Defense: Preparing
- [Boeing and Ben-Gurion University Launch USD 10 Million Cybersecurity Center for Next-Generation Aviation Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/boeing-and-ben-gurion-university-launch-usd-10-million-cybersecurity-center-for-next-generation-aviation-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel, a world leader in cybersecurity, and U.S.-based defense giant Boeing, has moved to leverage this expertise to secure its next generation of aerial and space platforms. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Boeing announced on January 27 the establishment of a multi-year research collaboration
- [Volatus Advances Dufour Aerospace Partnership to Develop Runway-Independent Cargo Capabilities for Arctic, Defence, and Commercial Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/volatus-advances-dufour-aerospace-partnership-to-develop-runway-independent-cargo-capabilities-for-arctic-defence-and-commercial-operations/) - January 27, 2026 07:30 ET | Source: Volatus Aerospace Inc TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- – Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT; OTCQB: TAKOF; Frankfurt: ABB.F) (“Volatus” or the “Company”), a next-generation aerospace and defence company delivering dual-use crewed and uncrewed systems, aerial intelligence, and mission-critical operational services to commercial and public-sector customers, today provided a strategic update
- [Elbit Systems Selects Lowental Hybrid for World's First True Hybrid UAV Propulsion System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-systems-selects-lowental-hybrid-for-worlds-first-true-hybrid-uav-propulsion-system/) - Israeli Defense Giant Signs Decade-Long Partnership for Game-Changing UAVTechnology Rehovot, Israel – January 29, 2026 – Lowental Hybrid Ltd., a global innovator in hybridUAV propulsion, today announced that Elbit Systems Ltd., a global defense technologyleader and UAV manufacturer, has selected its Native Parallel Hybrid™ propulsion systemsto dramatically extend mission endurance for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles.
- [Embention Incorporates U.S. Headquarters in L.A](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-incorporates-u-s-headquarters-in-l-a/) - Embention USA INC was incorporated in 2025 as a cornerstone of the company’s global expansion, and we are proud to announce that our fully operational team is now active on the ground in Los Angeles. This strategic hub serves as a multi-disciplinary branch, currently providing expert localized engineering and support and US production for Embention
- [Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches IRINS LEO-Aided Inertial Navigation System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inertial-labs-a-viavi-solutions-company-launches-irins-leo-aided-inertial-navigation-system/) - System enables full D3SOE operation on land, air and sea by integrating state-of-the-art positioning, navigation and timing technologies from VIAVI Chandler, Ariz., January 29, 2026 – Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) company, has announced IRINS, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-aided inertial navigation system (INS) designed to allow full operation across land, air and sea in
- [Safer Skies, Safer Cities: Why SLTT Agencies Must Prioritize, Adopt, and Act on RF-Cyber for Safe Counter-Drone Airspace Protection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/safer-skies-safer-cities-why-sltt-agencies-must-prioritize-adopt-and-act-on-rf-cyber-for-safe-counter-drone-airspace-protection/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The long-anticipated Safer Skies Act has set the stage for much anticipated changes in airspace security. It finally empowers state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) agencies to take a direct hand in countering uncrewed aerial threats. For law enforcement and public safety leaders, it’s a watershed moment, and one that requires swift
- [Maritime Autonomy’s Legal Crossroads: Inside Law‑Tech Connect’s High‑Seas Debate](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/maritime-autonomys-legal-crossroads-inside-law-tech-connects-high-seas-debate/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Autonomous ships, uncrewed surface vessels and underwater robots, once relegated to the land of sci‑fi, already survey seabeds, inspect critical infrastructure and quietly impact global trade and naval operations on a daily basis. Yet the core rules of the sea were written for human captains, onboard crews and lookout duties that assume
- [AI, Digital Twins and the New Utility Playbook: Turning Data Deluge into Operational Decisions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-digital-twins-and-the-new-utility-playbook-turning-data-deluge-into-operational-decisions/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Utilities no longer simply keep the lights on and the taps flowing. They have rebuilt their entire operational DNA around data that actually moves, learns and predicts. At this year’s GeoBuiz Summit 2026, panelists representing Denver Water, NV5, and Cyient explained how that change has impacted workflows, risk and revenue protection in
- [U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III Space Vehicle 09 into orbit](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-space-force-field-commands-successfully-launch-gps-iii-space-vehicle-09-into-orbit/) - Summary: The Space Force launched a Lockheed Martin-built Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite, named in honor of NASA astronaut Col. Ellison Onizuka, into orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command
- [Roving No‑Drone Zones or Rogue Authority? FAA’s New NOTAM and the Outer Limits of Drone Mitigation Power](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/roving-no-drone-zones-or-rogue-authority-faas-new-notam-and-the-outer-limits-of-drone-mitigation-power/) - By Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Colonel (USAF, Ret.), Esq. Congress has been very deliberate about who can shoot down, jam or seize drones over the United States, and under what conditions. On the federal side, it has granted tightly constrained counter‑UAS mitigation authorities to a short list of departments for clearly defined “covered facilities and assets.”
- [General Atomics and Calidus Sign MOU for MQ-9B and Gambit CCA Co-Production in UAE](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/general-atomics-and-calidus-sign-mou-for-mq-9b-and-gambit-cca-co-production-in-uae/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global - Ambassador for Israel General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and UAE-based Calidus Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 20, 2026, at the UMEX and SimTEX 2026 event in Abu Dhabi, to collaborate on co-producing MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This landmark agreement
- [AI Supercharges Rafael’s TROPHY Active Protection System for Top‑Attack Drone and Missile Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-supercharges-rafaels-trophy-active-protection-system-for-top-attack-drone-and-missile-threats/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel To better counter evolving “top‑attack” threats, Israeli defense company Rafael has added artificial intelligence (AI) to its TROPHY Active Protection System (APS). Already combat‑proven, this new AI layer for TROPHY speeds detection-to-intercept timelines and boosts performance against complex aerial and missile threats to significantly enhance protection
- [AI-Driven Alliance: CENTCOM and the IDF Operationalize AI Across the Middle East](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-driven-alliance-centcom-and-the-idf-operationalize-ai-across-the-middle-east/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The deepening operational cooperation between U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) impacts how troops deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in one of the world’s most volatile regions. This partnership includes extensive sharing of AI-enabled systems that support the mutual security interests of both
- [Ondas Accelerates Israeli Defense Tech Acquisitions With Multiple Deals](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ondas-accelerates-israeli-defense-tech-acquisitions-with-multiple-deals/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli defence technologies are becoming increasingly attractive to American companies, which are moving aggressively to acquire advanced local capabilities across air defence, robotics and counter-UAS. U.S. company Ondas is now at the centre of this trend with a sustained acquisition push in Israel’s defence-tech ecosystem. mPrest
- [Armed ROOSTER Hybrid Drone Brings Precision Indoor Strike Capability to Urban Battlefields](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/armed-rooster-hybrid-drone-brings-precision-indoor-strike-capability-to-urban-battlefields/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The newly armed version of Robotican’s ROOSTER autonomous hybrid drone is drawing strong interest from global armed forces as they seek more precise options for urban and subterranean operations. Originally developed as a compact ISR system for complex, GPS‑denied environments, ROOSTER now adds a precision‑guided warhead,
- [FAA Reopens BVLOS Comment Period, Raising Fresh Questions About Process](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-reopens-bvlos-comment-period-raising-fresh-questions-about-process/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The Federal Aviation Administration has just moved to reopen the public comment period on its landmark “Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations” rule. This unexpected reversal comes after the agency formally denied earlier requests for more time and closed the docket last fall. A new, draft Federal Register
- [Hydrogen-Fueled Heven Drones Aim to Redefine Long-Endurance UAV Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hydrogen-fueled-heven-drones-aim-to-redefine-long-endurance-uav-operations/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Hydrogen continues to emerge as a preferred fuel for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). Israel-founded Heven Drones, now a subsidiary of U.S.-based Heven Aerotech, is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift with a portfolio of hydrogen-fueled platforms for defense, security and logistics missions. The company
- [SmartShooter Further Expands AI-Powered Fire-Control Systems for Frontline Counter-Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/smartshooter-further-expands-ai-powered-fire-control-systems-for-frontline-counter-drone-operations/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli company SmartShooter has further expanded the use of AI across its SMASH fire-control portfolio to boost the performance of combat soldiers in complex, high-stress engagements. Sharone Aloni, VP R&D at SmartShooter, said the company’s AI enables troops to hit targets faster and more accurately, automatically
- [AI-Powered Simulators Help Counter Evolving Drone Threats](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-simulators-help-counter-evolving-drone-threats/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Artificial intelligence (AI) now generates fast-changing combat scenarios injected into Israeli Air Force (IAF) simulators to give combat pilots realistic preparation for rapidly evolving threats, including armed drones. AI in these advanced simulators supports scenario generation, threat simulation and rapid updates based on real-world battlefield data.
- [Cognata AVBox Powers Autonomous Combat Vehicles](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cognata-avbox-powers-autonomous-combat-vehicles/) - By ARIE EGOZI, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli autonomous driving company Cognata has rolled out its AVBox family, an all‑in‑one, retrofit‑ready autonomy kit that is already being used operationally on unmanned vehicles, including on explosive‑laden M113 armored personnel carriers. AVBox packages sensors, compute hardware and autonomy software into a rugged box that bolts
- [Russian Kamikaze Drone Surge Exposes Europe’s Air Defense Cost Crisis](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russian-kamikaze-drone-surge-exposes-europes-air-defense-cost-crisis/) - By ARIE EGOZI, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Europe’s air defense architecture faces a growing cost-effectiveness crisis as Russia scales up mass employment of low-cost, one-way attack drones in Ukraine. The economics of current interceptor inventories are increasingly mismatched against disposable kamikaze platforms that can be produced and deployed at scale. Russian Drone Usage
- [Small & Exquisite Vs. Big & Bold: Europe’s Defence Pivot In The Drone Age](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/small-exquisite-vs-big-bold-europes-defence-pivot-in-the-drone-age/) - By: Philip Hicks, AG Ambassador for the U.K. & Middle East Asymmetric warfare is rewriting Europe’s budgets, factories and battlefield playbooks.Europe’s defence spending has surged to historic highs, but the character of that spending is changing. Lessons from Ukraine’s drone-saturated, increasingly autonomy-driven battlefield, where billion-dollar systems can be outmanoeuvred by $500 FPV drones, are driving
- [InfiniDome and Wonder Robotics Launch IroNav, a Resilient GNSS-Denied Navigation and Autonomy Solution for Drones and Robotics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/infinidome-and-wonder-robotics-launch-ironav-a-resilient-gnss-denied-navigation-and-autonomy-solution-for-drones-and-robotics/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli companies infiniDome and Wonder Robotics have formed a strategic collaboration to develop IroNav, a full-stack resilient autonomy solution designed for environments where global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) reliability can no longer be assumed. It enables end-to-end mission autonomy that fuses vision-based navigation with resilient flight
- [AI-Powered Orbiter 5 Tactical UAV Brings High-Autonomy ISTAR Capabilities to the Battlefield](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-orbiter-5-tactical-uav-brings-high-autonomy-istar-capabilities-to-the-battlefield/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Orbiter 5 tactical UAV from Israeli company Aeronautics has emerged as a high-autonomy platform whose performance is increasingly driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Israeli defense sources indicate that AI now underpins the system’s ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance as an integrated whole) functionality.
- [AI-Powered Underwater Warfare: Rafael and DSIT Deploy Next-Generation Submarine Defense and Surveillance Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-underwater-warfare-rafael-and-dsit-deploy-next-generation-submarine-defense-and-surveillance-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The growing underwater threat from Iran and its proxies has reshaped how Israel, and the world, must think about maritime security. This has driven Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its subsidiary DSIT to field a new generation of AI-enabled anti-submarine and anti-torpedo systems. These systems combine
- [U.S. Army Selects UVision HERO 90 Loitering Munition for LASSO Program, Partnering with Mistral Inc.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-army-selects-uvision-hero-90-loitering-munition-for-lasso-program-partnering-with-mistral-inc/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel U.S. company Mistral and Israeli company UVision have announced that the UVision HERO 90 loitering munition has been selected by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier to participate in the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, an urgent initiative to deliver a
- [Russia’s New Geran‑5 Kamikaze Drone Brings Cruise‑Missile‑Style Range to One‑Way Attack Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/russias-new-geran-5-kamikaze-drone-brings-cruise-missile-style-range-to-one-way-attack-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Ukraine has recently identified a new Russian one‑way attack (OWA) drone, designated Geran‑5, which has significantly evolved from earlier Geran‑series loitering munitions in both design and operational concept. Senior Israeli defense analysts Yair Ramati and Tal Inbar told Autonomy Global that available data indicate Geran‑5 bridges
- [Axon Vision Wins Leonardo DRS Order for AI-Powered Counter-Drone Systems Targeting U.S. Defense Market](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/axon-vision-wins-leonardo-drs-order-for-ai-powered-counter-drone-systems-targeting-u-s-defense-market/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli company Axon Vision has received an order from Leonardo DRS for delivery of its new AI-based system for counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) missions, strengthening the companies’ strategic cooperation in advanced defense technologies. Valued at approximately 350,000 dollars, the contract covers an initial set of systems
- [UK Advances Project NYX: Seven Teams to Develop Apache “Loyal Wingman” Drones Under Manned–Unmanned Teaming Push](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uk-advances-project-nyx-seven-teams-to-develop-apache-loyal-wingman-drones-under-manned-unmanned-teaming-push/) - By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for U.K. and Middle East The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has pushed its autonomous aviation agenda forward with the selection of seven industry teams to develop Apache “loyal wingman” drones under Project NYX, a flagship Manned–Unmanned Teaming (MUM‑T) initiative for the British Army’s AH‑64E fleet. (See official
- [Elbit Systems UK Completes Full UTACS Acquisition, Expands European Tactical UAS Footprint](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-systems-uk-completes-full-utacs-acquisition-expands-european-tactical-uas-footprint/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Elbit Systems UK has finalized the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS), securing all required regulatory and government approvals and bringing the long‑standing joint venture fully under Elbit’s control. The move deepens Elbit’s industrial presence in the UK and aligns with growing European demand
- [Israel and EU Alarm on “Clear & Imminent” Cyber Risks from Chinese-Made Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-and-eu-alarm-on-clear-imminent-cyber-risks-from-chinese-made-drones/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are sharply reducing their use of Chinese-made drones over mounting evidence that these systems expose sensitive operational data to hostile actors. Israel has briefed NATO partners on suspected vulnerabilities, warning that data siphoned from these platforms can be exploited by adversaries
- [AI-Enhanced Sea Breaker Missile Brings Autonomous Precision Strike to GNSS-Denied Seas](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enhanced-sea-breaker-missile-brings-autonomous-precision-strike-to-gnss-denied-seas/) - By: Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Israel Israeli defense giant Rafael has upgraded its Sea Breaker long-range precision-guided missile with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to improve autonomous target recognition and performance in highly contested maritime environments. The fifth-generation system now offers enhanced automatic target acquisition and recognition against both maritime and land targets, even
- [ANELLO Photonics Awarded $20M in Department of War APFIT Funding to Accelerate GPS-Denied Navigation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-awarded-20m-in-department-of-war-apfit-funding-to-accelerate-gps-denied-navigation/) - SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced it has been selected by the Department of War (DoW) for a $20 million award under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. The award
- [OpEd - Mobile No‑Fly Bubbles and Moving Targets: Is FAA’s Expanded UAS NOTAM Constitutional?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-mobile-no-fly-bubbles-and-moving-targets-is-faas-expanded-uas-notam-constitutional/) - By Dawn M.K. Zoldi, Colonel (USAF, Ret.), Esq. The FAA’s latest nationwide UAS security NOTAM, FDC 6/4375, significantly escalates how the federal government can manage drones near sensitive facilities, mobile assets and their “escorts” (undefined). It also raises serious First Amendment questions about news‑gathering, particularly around ICE raids and other high profile law‑enforcement operations that
- [Controlled Skies: Airwayz UTM Provides True Airspace Command and Control](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/controlled-skies-airwayz-utm-provides-true-airspace-command-and-control/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Many unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems were built for sporadic drone flights in small pockets of static airspace for operational evaluations. Airwayz created an AI-driven airspace command and control (C2) system for real world stakeholders to operate in a very different reality – one where ports, cities and entire national programs can
- [Robotics, Physical AI and the Real-World Future of Machines That Work](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/robotics-physical-ai-and-the-real-world-future-of-machines-that-work/) - By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi Robotics has moved from glossy CES stages and magazine covers into energy plants, construction sites and, increasingly, living rooms and hospitals. Autonomy Global Network’s Full Crew Episode 76, hosted by Autonomy Global’s Ambassador for Europe, Joanna Wieczorek, tackled the reality of robotics in 2026. It’s not about sci‑fi humanoids taking over
- [Bristow Signs Launch Agreement with Electra to Secure First Delivery Slot for EL9 Aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bristow-signs-launch-agreement-with-electra-to-secure-first-delivery-slot-for-el9-aircraft/) - Companies sign industry-leading Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) deposit agreement for fixed-delivery slots for five Electra EL9 Ultra Short aircraft, including the first delivery slot from Electra Bristow will deploy the EL9, which can take off and land in soccer field-sized spaces, to offer turnkey advanced air mobility (AAM) service solutions The multimillion-dollar PDP commitment deepens the
- [CTHINGS.CO and Compulab Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Integrated Edge Solutions.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cthings-co-and-compulab-announce-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-integrated-edge-solutions/) - CTHINGS.CO, a European provider of edge orchestration solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Compulab, a manufacturer of robust, high-performance industrial edge hardware. The collaboration brings together Compulab’s proven gateways and CTHINGS.CO’s Orchestra Platform to deliver integrated, ready-to-deploy edge solutions for organizations operating distributed systems. The collaboration was recently highlighted at CES 2026, showcasing how the two
- [Driving Autonomy, Defending Stability: AVs, National Security and the New AV Framework](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/driving-autonomy-defending-stability-avs-national-security-and-the-new-av-framework/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Automated vehicles (AVs) and automated driving systems (ADS) are colliding with national security concerns in ways that will shape both America’s roads and its strategic resilience. At GBEF EDGE 2026, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison framed AV autonomy as a pillar of safety, economic strength and technological leadership
- [Drones, Data and Digital Twins: The Spatial Intelligence Rewiring Airports and Ports](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-data-and-digital-twins-the-spatial-intelligence-rewiring-airports-and-ports/) - By: Dahlia Kopycienski At the world’s busiest gateways, behind the scenes, high‑fidelity geospatial data, live sensor feeds and drone‑enabled 3D models have evolved airports and ports into deeply digital operating environments. Spatial intelligence, rather than gut instinct, informs every passenger journey, cargo move and maintenance decision. Here’s how. A New Operating System for Global Gateways
- [Sovereign, Secure and Resilient: Geospatial Infrastructure As National Security Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sovereign-secure-and-resilient-geospatial-infrastructure-as-national-security-infrastructure/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Geospatial infrastructure has moved from the back office to the front line of national security. At this year’s GeoBuiz Summit, the “Sovereign, Secure, and Resilient Geospatial Infrastructure for National Security” panel argued that satellite constellations, data platforms and cloud environments now underpin defense readiness, disaster response,and trusted government operations…and that the community
- [NRO Launches Twelfth Proliferated Architecture Mission with NROL-105](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nro-launches-twelfth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-105/) - CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX, successfully launched the NROL-105 mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on January 16, 2026, at 11:39 p.m. EST. The Falcon 9 first
- [The Karshak Drones Ecosystem: Field-Proven Autonomy for 2026 and Beyond](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-karshak-drones-ecosystem-field-proven-autonomy-for-2026-and-beyond/) - By: Dawn Zoldi India-headquartered Karshak Drones has been diligently building one of the most cohesive small drone ecosystems in the market. By pairing rugged airframes with deep vertical integration in avionics, software and operations, this company’s aircraft keep missions running when conditions are far from ideal. In a recent Dawn of Autonomy episode, CTO and
- [Torc Robotics: Steering Truck Autonomy Into the Mainstream, From the Rubber to the Roof](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/torc-robotics-steering-truck-autonomy-into-the-mainstream-from-the-rubber-to-the-roof/) - By: Dawn Zoldi This year’s CES highlighted that AV truck autonomy has moved from concept to concrete business tool, and Torc Robotics aims to position itself at the center of that transition. Rooted in nearly two decades of trucking experience and backed by Daimler Truck, Torc is building an autonomous platform designed to scale from
- [The Guts and Brains of EV Autonomy: Inside Ambarella’s AI, GPU and Radar Stack at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-guts-and-brains-of-ev-autonomy-inside-ambarellas-ai-gpu-and-radar-stack-at-ces-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At CES 2026, Ambarella used an off‑site invitation-only exhibition to make a simple point about electric vehicle autonomy: the car is the shell, but the real value lies in the “guts and brains” of the compute and sensing stack. By tightly coupling a purpose‑built artificial intelligence system‑on‑a‑chip (AI SoC), a full autonomous
- [Why We Should Trust the Autonomous Flying Machine: An Introduction to Neuro-Symbolism in AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/why-we-should-trust-the-autonomous-flying-machine-an-introduction-to-neuro-symbolism-in-ai/) - By: Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Autonomy Global Ambassador – GenNext Tech City traffic is something everyone wishes they could avoid. Now with the introduction of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, that wish is being granted. In 2026, aviation companies such as Joby Aviation will begin commercial air taxi operations. They recently opened
- [Looking Ahead to 2026: How Government is Adopting Autonomy, AI and Geospatial Tech – and What It Means for Emerging Technology Businesses](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/looking-ahead-to-2026-how-government-is-adopting-autonomy-ai-and-geospatial-tech-and-what-it-means-for-emerging-technology-businesses/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As 2026 begins, autonomy and geospatial technologies have transitioned from side projects to core tools to how agencies plan, operate and defend. From federal civilian programs to the Department of Defense (DoD), state and local agencies, the focus has shifted to practical deployments that deliver measurable outcomes, not just big ideas or
- [Vantis Enables ISight Drone Services to Expand BVLOS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vantis-enables-isight-drone-services-to-expand-bvlos-operations/) - GRAND FORKS, ND – Vantis, North Dakota’s beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) system, has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of its first drone operator authorized to fly BVLOS across all four Vantis operational volumes, or service areas. ISight Drone Services has received a Part 107 BVLOS waiver, expanding its approved operations into eastern North Dakota and enabling
- [Renderings to Reality: Turning Drone And AAM Visions into Durable Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/renderings-to-reality-turning-drone-and-aam-visions-into-durable-infrastructure/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Regularized operations with automated drones and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft move closer to reality everyday than most communities realize. But the real work happens far from glossy vertiport renderings and more so in budget hearings, at rural substations and on small-town runways. At the Tennessee Drone and AAM Summit, an expert
- [Geo Week 2026 to Spotlight the “Power of Geospatial” for Today’s Most Complex Challenges](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-2026-to-spotlight-the-power-of-geospatial-for-todays-most-complex-challenges/) - By: Carla Lauter, DivCom Geo Week returns to Denver on February 16–18, 2026, bringing together the largest gathering of geospatial and built-world professionals in the United States. The annual event unites end users, regulators, service providers, and technology manufacturers to explore how data, maps, and emerging tools can deepen understanding of the world and support
- [OpEd - Drone Delivery’s Blind Spot: Why FAA’s Drone Package PEA Potentially Puts Heliports, Hospitals and Safety at Risk](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-deliverys-blind-spot-why-faas-drone-package-pea-potentially-puts-heliports-hospitals-and-safety-at-risk/) - By: Dawn Zoldi* By midnight January 8th, the FAA’s official public comment period on its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Drone Package Delivery Operations quietly closed with only a handful of voices on the record, despite the document’s national implications. Notice first appeared in the Federal Register on December 9, 2025, with comments due
- [BVLOS Voice‑Relay Performance With AURA and NPUASTS Documented in FAA-Sponsored Report](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bvlos-voice-relay-performance-with-aura-and-npuasts-documented-in-faa-sponsored-report/) - Flight Tests Demonstrate Real-Time Clarity and Latency Metrics Against RTCA DO-377 Standards McLean, VA and Grand Forks, ND (January 14, 2026) – AURA Network Systems, in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has completed a flight-test report that details the performance of its voice-relay service during beyond visual line
- [Swarm Forge Program – Auterion Powers First Kinetic Live Swarm Strike on US Soil](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/swarm-forge-program-auterion-powers-first-kinetic-live-swarm-strike-on-us-soil/) - FLORIDA / ARLINGTON, VA (13 January 2026) – Auterion, the leading swarm prime, today announced a decisive breakthrough in modern warfare, successfully executing a live-fire combat drone swarm strike at a U.S. military range in Florida. The operation was conducted by Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and powered by Auterion and Kraken Kinetics at Camp Blanding,
- [Aerospacelab to Supply Eight Additional Satellites for Xona building on success of Pulsar-0](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerospacelab-to-supply-eight-additional-satellites-for-xona-building-on-success-of-pulsar-0/) - New order bridges Xona’s path to meet early demand with launches beginning in late 2026. Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – January 13, 2025, 07:00 CET – Aerospacelab, a leader in satellite manufacturing and design, announces today it has been selected by Xona Space Systems to produce eight additional satellites for Pulsar, the next-era navigation constellation bringing precision, power,
- [The World’s First Personal Robocar: Driving Toward Level 4 With Tensor’s Autonomous Vehicle at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-worlds-first-personal-robocar-driving-toward-level-4-with-tensors-autonomous-vehicle-at-ces-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Autonomy level 4 describes a vehicle that can drive itself without human intervention under defined conditions or in specific geofenced areas, even if the human does not respond to a request to intervene. In other words, the system, not the human, is primarily responsible for driving within its operational design domain, a
- [Hirth Engines and ePropelled Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance High‑Efficiency Propulsion Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hirth-engines-and-epropelled-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-high-efficiency-propulsion-systems/) - Coventry, UK 13 January 2026 - Hirth Engines, a globally recognised leader in two‑stroke engine technology, and ePropelled, an innovator in high‑efficiency intelligent electric propulsion and power‑generation systems, today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering the next generation of hybrid propulsion solutions for the UAV, aerospace, defence, and specialised mobility markets. Driven by increasing demand
- [When the Network Is the Lifeline: How Verizon’s Robotic Dog and 5G Partners Are Rewiring Public Safety](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-the-network-is-the-lifeline-how-verizons-robotic-dog-and-5g-partners-are-rewiring-public-safety/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At GBEF EDGE 2026 in Las Vegas, Verizon Frontline turned a tech demo into a live proof of concept for what mission success looks like when autonomy, AI and resilient networks work as one system. On stage, a 5G‑connected “Robotic Emergency Dog” (RED), an off‑road comms truck and a rapid‑response satellite trailer
- [From Vineyard Rows to Robot Rows: Inside Kubota and Agtonomy’s Autonomous Ag at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-vineyard-rows-to-robot-rows-inside-kubota-and-agtonomys-autonomous-ag-at-ces-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Unlike many other companies on the CES 2026 show floor in Las Vegas, Kubota and Agtonomy were not talking about hypothetical robots or distant roadmaps. They were showing vineyard‑ready, ROI‑proven autonomous systems that are already changing how specialty crops are grown, managed and harvested. Kubota’s Vision: Smarter, Not Bigger Machines Kubota used
- [Omnisys Unveils Next-Generation AI-Optimized C-UAS Mission Planning Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/omnisys-unveils-next-generation-ai-optimized-c-uas-mission-planning-platform/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli company Omnisys is expanding its BRO (Battle Resource Optimization) suite with a next‑generation Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft System (C‑UAS) mission planning platform. It shifts counter‑drone defense from reactive interception to proactive, model‑driven prevention. The enhanced BRO C‑UAS solution builds on a proven operational system to help users
- [NextVision’s AI-Powered Micro Gimbals See Surging Demand From Global Defense Forces](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nextvisions-ai-powered-micro-gimbals-see-surging-demand-from-global-defense-forces/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The demand for the small, lightweight payloads developed by Israeli company NextVision Stabilized Systems continues to reach new heights as militaries race to field more drones and loitering munitions. The company’s integration of AI into ultra-light Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) gimbals is giving its systems a
- [Egypt Reportedly Signs 400 Million Dollar Deal for Chinese WJ-700 Combat Drones, Expanding Long-Range Strike and Red Sea Surveillance Capabilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/egypt-reportedly-signs-400-million-dollar-deal-for-chinese-wj-700-combat-drones-expanding-long-range-strike-and-red-sea-surveillance-capabilities/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Egypt has reportedly concluded a major unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) deal, signing a contract valued at about 400 million dollars to acquire ten Chinese WJ-700 long-range strike drones from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). If fully implemented, the purchase would make Egypt and
- [Giving Robots a Human Touch: Inside XELA Robotics’ CES 2026 Tech Preview](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/giving-robots-a-human-touch-inside-xela-robotics-ces-2026-tech-preview/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In a CES packed with humanoids, AI assistants and next-gen mobility concepts, one Tokyo startup quietly showed off something far more fundamental: a way to give robots a sense of touch. For the future of autonomy, from factory floors to fulfillment centers, that could be a turning point. From Lab Research to
- [Beyond Satellites: How the IHub, Space Force Guardians and Innovators Are Prototyping the Future of Spacepower](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-satellites-how-the-ihub-space-force-guardians-and-innovators-are-prototyping-the-future-of-spacepower/) - By: Samantha Louque, VT-ARC Ever since the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1, outer space has been a highly contested and rapidly changing domain. However, that change has grown exponentially over the past decade. The world launched 2,849 objects into space in 2024, compared to just 241 ten years prior. And things aren't slowing down,
- [America’s Technology Leadership Imperative: Winning Tomorrow From Low Earth Orbit To Las Vegas](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/americas-technology-leadership-imperative-winning-tomorrow-from-low-earth-orbit-to-las-vegas/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At GBEF EDGE 2026 in Las Vegas, in a powerful keynote, retired Maj. Gen. John “JO/Sprocket” Olson (USAF Ret.) issued a national technology launch sequence. To win across the various contested domains, from AI and autonomous systems to cislunar space and beyond, demands that the United States decide, now, whether it intends
- [Israeli Unmanned Surface Vessels Struggle to Gain Navy and Export Traction](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-unmanned-surface-vessels-struggle-to-gain-navy-and-export-traction/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli defence companies hesitate to restart major investment in unmanned surface vessels (USVs) after earlier efforts delivered only limited operational uptake and modest export success. While Israel was an early mover in naval autonomy, the domestic navy’s priorities and mixed feedback from trials have slowed momentum
- [Kneron Unveils Enterprise-Grade On-Premises AI Infrastructure Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kneron-unveils-enterprise-grade-on-premises-ai-infrastructure-platform/) - Head-to-head against traditional GPUs like Nvidia’s H100, Kneron’s new Kneo Rack cluster provides same level of task performance while using 60% less energy San Diego, USA – January 6, 2026 — Kneron, a global leader in full-stack edge AI solutions and NPU chip pioneer, today announced the completion of its KneoEdge™ enterprise AI infrastructure platform
- [Ukraine War Becomes Live Test Bed for AI-Enabled Autonomous Weapons](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ukraine-war-becomes-live-test-bed-for-ai-enabled-autonomous-weapons/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for IsraelIn 2026, Ukraine is set to remain a frontline proving ground for Western defense technologies, with AI-enabled and autonomous systems at the center of this live-fire experimentation. Western governments and industry now treat the conflict as a continuous feedback loop for rapid iteration that no laboratory can
- [While millions of tourists head to the mountains for the holidays, an Italian technology can “see” landslides before they happen: Avacam’s AI can help prevent casualties and disasters](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/while-millions-of-tourists-head-to-the-mountains-for-the-holidays-an-italian-technology-can-see-landslides-before-they-happen-avacams-ai-can-help-prevent-casualties-and-di/) - Avacam’s monitoring system analyzes ground movements in real time with millimeter-level precision. A crucial innovation as millions of Italians prepare to travel to the mountains for the Christmas and New Year holidays, in a country with over 635,000 recorded landslides. An Italian technology capable of anticipating slope movements with millimeter-level precision is revolutionizing the way we
- [Human + Vehicle + Agent: TRINITY Debuts “Brains on Wheels” in the NVIDIA Showcase at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/human-vehicle-agent-trinity-debuts-brains-on-wheels-in-the-nvidia-showcase-at-ces-2026/) - Las Vegas, NV – January 5, 2026 – At CES 2026, entrepreneur, technologist, artist and futurist will.i.am unveils TRINITY—a next‑generation micromobility platform that aligns Human + Vehicle + Agent, powered by NVIDIA DGX Spark technology. TRINITY is both the company and the vehicle: an all‑electric, self‑balancing, single‑passenger 3‑wheeler designed to show what happens when an AI agent becomes the organizing
- [Kubota Brings Smarter Solutions to CES® 2026, Redefining How Work Gets Done](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kubota-brings-smarter-solutions-to-ces-2026-redefining-how-work-gets-done/) - CES® 2026 Exhibit Unveils a Smart, Integrated, Autonomous Solution in Kubota’s M5 Narrow Diesel Specialty Tractor, and a New Concept Versatile Platform 'Transformer' Robot (KVPR) LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2026) – During a media briefing at CES® 2026, Kubota reiterated its global vision to become an Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life—committed to enriching lives and building a brighter future through
- [Wingcopter drones to be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wingcopter-drones-to-be-deployed-for-aerial-surveying-in-japan/) - Weiterstadt, Germany/Tokyo, Japan, January 7, 2026 – Wingcopter’s authorized partner in Japan, ITOCHU Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the practical use of Wingcopter’s long-range drones in aerial surveying together with PASCO Corporation and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The companies initially plan to use the Wingcopter 198 in disaster management where drone-based
- [LEO Flight unveils first look at LEO JetBike: The personal aircraft anyone can fly, built for adventurers.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/leo-flight-unveils-first-look-at-leo-jetbike-the-personal-aircraft-anyone-can-fly-built-for-adventurers/) - First look at the LEO JetBike at CES®, before customer deliveries are expected to begin in Q4. Pre-orders open for LEO JetBike, with first 100 customers able to join exclusive Pioneers Club for extra benefits and VIP access. Customers can secure their place in line with only USD $1,000 deposit. January 6th, 2026, Las Vegas,
- [Humanoid Deploys NVIDIA Technologies to Power Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/humanoid-deploys-nvidia-technologies-to-power-advanced-humanoid-robots/) - London, UK (January 5, 2025) — Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company, is accelerating the development of its humanoid robots by integrating NVIDIA technologies — including NVIDIA Jetson Thor, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and NVIDIA Isaac Lab — into its technology stack. These tools have powered the HMND 01 Alpha robots, now successfully tested in real-world environments, including a recent proof-of-concept
- [TESSAN to Redefine Global Mobility at CES 2026 with ‘100 Travelers’ Initiative and Flagship Voyager 205](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tessan-to-redefine-global-mobility-at-ces-2026-with-100-travelers-initiative-and-flagship-voyager-205/) - Visit Booth #31109 to witness a new era of "Charging Revolution," featuring immersive storytelling installations and the world’s most powerful travel adapter. LAS VEGAS — January 6, 2026— TESSAN, a global leader in charging solutions, today announced its visionary showcase for CES 2026, scheduled for January 6-9 in Las Vegas. Under the theme "Courage Charge," TESSAN
- [Intrado and SBD Automotive Demonstrate How Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) Could Save More Than 2,000 Lives Annually](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/intrado-and-sbd-automotive-demonstrate-how-advanced-automatic-collision-notification-aacn-could-save-more-than-2000-lives-annually/) - New Consumer Study Findings and Whitepaper Presented at CES 2026 Session “Drive for 2,000 Lives: The Next Revolution in Connected Safety” LAS VEGAS, NV, LONGMONT, CO, MILTON KEYNES, UK. — January 6, 2026 — At CES 2026, Intrado Life & Safety, Inc. (Intrado), the leader in emergency communications technology, and SBD Automotive, a global automotive
- [Global Standards, Open Source, Risk and the Forging the New Digital Airspace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/global-standards-open-source-risk-and-the-forging-the-new-digital-airspace/) - By: Phil Kenul, AG Standards Ambassador This fall, the unmanned aviation community touched down in Zurich for the InterUSS Workshop followed by the Global UTM Association’s Harmonized Skies 2025 event, and later the JARUS SORA Safety & Risk Management (SRM) meetings in Lisbon. One message shined through all three gatherings: the future of digital aviation
- [Japan’s Next Wave of Autonomy: Show-Stopping Tech from CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/japans-next-wave-of-autonomy-show-stopping-tech-from-ces-2026/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At a packed CES 2026 pitch session co-hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and ShowStoppers, a slate of Japanese startups showed how the country’s deep strengths in hardware, manufacturing and content converge with AI and autonomy. For the autonomy ecosystem (think: drones, robotics, and intelligent systems) three companies in particular
- [TOYOTA'S NEXT-GENERATION NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS BUILT WITH MAPBOX](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/toyotas-next-generation-navigation-system-is-built-with-mapbox/) - The New Toyota Audio Multimedia System, with Navigation Built with Mapbox, Will Launch on America’s Best-selling Compact SUV, the All-new 2026 RAV4, Before Rolling Out to Future Toyota Models in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand San Francisco, CA, January 5, 2026 – Mapbox, the location platform for developers, deepens its relationship with Toyota Motor North America
- [BENTELER acquires Deutsche Bahn company ioki, creating first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/benteler-acquires-deutsche-bahn-company-ioki-creating-first-european-full-service-provider-for-autonomous-mobility/) - Unique group of companies accelerating the mobility transition: Autonomous vehicles, operational services and software-based mobility solutions “made in Europe” from a single source Integrated approach simplifies the rollout and operation of autonomous fleets for cities and transport operators New growth opportunities for all companies involved Salzburg/Frankfurt, January 5, 2026. The BENTELER Group is acquiring ioki
- [NEURA Robotics Unveils Next-Generation Robots and Announces Exciting CES 2026 Program](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/neura-robotics-unveils-next-generation-robots-and-announces-exciting-ces-2026-program/) - NEURA CES exhibit will demonstrate the capabilities of its industry-leading Neuraverse platform New generation of the Humanoid 4NE1 as well as its smaller version, 4NE1 Mini, and the NEURA Quadruped Robot will be revealed CEO David Reger will be joined by guests, such as Spencer Huang from NVIDIA, and David Kehr from Schaeffler Las Vegas,
- [Israel Railways to Unveil Groundbreaking Innovations in Smart Mobilityand Sustainable Rail at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-railways-to-unveil-groundbreaking-innovations-in-smart-mobilityand-sustainable-rail-at-ces-2026/) - Las Vegas, Nevada (January 2, 2026) – Israel Railways, the nation's pioneering force in modern rail transportation, is set to make its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing revolutionary advancements that are reshaping the future of railways and smart cities. As Israel accelerates toward a fully electrified national rail
- [Hesai Announces Partnership with MOVIN, Redefining the Future of 3D Motion Capture](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hesai-announces-partnership-with-movin-redefining-the-future-of-3d-motion-capture/) - Las Vegas, January 5, 2026 — CES — Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, announced today it has entered into a partnership with MOVIN to supply advanced lidar solutions for the company’s 3D motion-capture systems. Traditional motion-capture systems are expensive and complex, requiring a full studio, marker suits, skilled actors,
- [Deepen AI Brings Safety-First Data Infrastructure for AVs and Robotics to CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/deepen-ai-brings-safety-first-data-infrastructure-for-avs-and-robotics-to-ces-2026/) - CES demos include target less calibration and an exclusive preview of Deepen AI’s Vision-Language-Action framework Las Vegas, January 5, 2026 - Deepen AI, a leading full-stack data lifecycle platform for autonomous vehicles (AV) and robotics, today announced it will showcase new platform advancements at CES 2026 designed to help autonomous vehicle and robotics teams improve
- [AI-Enhanced Arrow 4 Interceptor Nears Deployment as Germany Expands Arrow 3 Deal to Record $6.5 Billion](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enhanced-arrow-4-interceptor-nears-deployment-as-germany-expands-arrow-3-deal-to-record-6-5-billion/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Arrow 4, the newest generation of Israel’s long-range interceptor, nears operational deployment with a design that combines advanced agility, a sophisticated seeker, AI-powered radar tracking and a precision warhead optimized for hypersonic glide vehicles and agile reentry vehicles. Operating at more than Mach 10 in both
- [ROBOTERA Showcases Its “Hexa-Core”  Robotics Lineup at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/robotera-showcases-its-hexa-core-robotics-lineup-at-ces-2026/) - At CES 2026, ROBOTERA showcases its flagship robotics lineup, including the L7 full-size humanoid robot, the Q5 wheeled humanoid robot, and the XHAND1 dexterous hand. Together, these products embody the “Hexa-Core” concept, highlighting strength, agility, precision, stability, durability, and adaptability across multiple application scenarios. L7: Full-Size Humanoid with Strength, Dexterity, and Multi-Robot Collaboration The L7
- [UK’s First Humanoid Robot for Industrial Use Makes North American Debut at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uks-first-humanoid-robot-for-industrial-use-makes-north-american-debut-at-ces-2026/) - HMND 01 Alpha prototype is the fastest-developed humanoid to date LONDON, UK (Jan. 2, 2026) – Humanoid, a UK-based robotics and AI company, will debut HMND 01 Alpha, the UK’s first humanoid robot for industrial use, at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Built in just seven months, HMND 01 Alpha prototype represents the shortest
- [OpEd - Secretary Duffy’s $12.5 Billion Air Traffic Control Overhaul Must Include UAS and AAM Interoperability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-secretary-duffys-12-5-billion-air-traffic-control-overhaul-must-include-uas-and-aam-interoperability/) - By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador In a recent fireside chat at the Honeywell American Aviation Leadership Summit, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy laid out an ambitious timeline: rebuild America's air traffic control (ATC) system by the end of 2028. He said the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) comes with $12.5 billion in initial
- [AI-Driven Iron Beam Laser Air Defense Delivered to IDF, Marking New Era in Counter-UAS Warfare](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-driven-iron-beam-laser-air-defense-delivered-to-idf-marking-new-era-in-counter-uas-warfare/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel has taken a major step forward in autonomous air and missile defense with the delivery of the first operational Iron Beam high‑energy laser system to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) for rapid threat detection and interception decisions. The system,
- [Beyond CORS: Unlocking Sub-Centimeter Accuracy in Drone Mapping with InTerra ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-cors-unlocking-sub-centimeter-accuracy-in-drone-mapping-with-interra/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As drone mapping matures, the demand for ultra-precise geospatial data grows across infrastructure, construction and transportation sectors. At the Tennessee Drone and AAM Summit, Larry Donelson of InTerra and Seth Ford with Drone615 explored how to transcend the limitations of traditional CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Station) networks. They shared insider lessons and
- [NEURA Robotics Will Unveil Next-Generation Robots and Showcase the Neuraverse Platform at CES 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/neura-robotics-will-unveil-next-generation-robots-and-showcase-the-neuraverse-platform-at-ces-2026/) - Las Vegas, USA/Metzingen, Germany: December 30, 2025 – NEURA Robotics, the pioneer in cognitive robotics and creator of the Neuraverse operating system, today announced that it will participate at CES 2026, taking place from January 6–9, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. At CES 2026, NEURA Robotics will unveil the next
- [Gogo Confirms Next-Generation Air-to-Ground 5G Now Launched](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/gogo-confirms-next-generation-air-to-ground-5g-now-launched/) - Broomfield, CO./ 29 December 2025 – Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has successfully completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network for North American customers. The test team completed more than 30 hours of flying across almost 20 routes to confirm that the full capabilities of the first ever 5G tower network are ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity
- [Aerial Cities, the Industrialization of Urban Skies and the Role of Industry Consensus Standards](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerial-cities-the-industrialization-of-urban-skies-and-the-role-of-industry-consensus-standards/) - By: Phil Kenul (RADM NOAA, Ret.) – AG Ambassador, Standards No longer just a vision on a designer’s drafting board, tomorrow’s airspace is already taking shape due to the convergence of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies, evolving regulations and the adoption of industry consensus standards. At the Aerial Cities conference in Dublin late last year,
- [AI-Enabled SIGMA Howitzer Transforms Artillery with Autonomous Firepower](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enabled-sigma-howitzer-transforms-artillery-with-autonomous-firepower/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The artillery corps of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has officially integrated Elbit Systems’ SIGMA 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, a next-generation system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver faster, more accurate, and more survivable fires on the modern battlefield. Dubbed “Roem” in IDF service, the
- [Building Smart Skies: The Acceleration of Digital Infrastructure for America’s Digital Cities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/building-smart-skies-the-acceleration-of-digital-infrastructure-for-americas-digital-cities/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Spurred by the promise of advanced air mobility (AAM), and the convergence of high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 and related key federal investments, the digital infrastructure for drones and eVTOLs has been fast tracked. The desire for airspace awareness, especially in cities focused on modernizing their skies for
- [Not the Gift Most Wanted: FCC Puts All Foreign-Made Drones on the “Covered List” and What It Means for the Global Drone Ecosystem](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/not-the-gift-most-wanted-fcc-puts-all-foreign-made-drones-on-the-covered-list-and-what-it-means-for-the-global-drone-ecosystem/) - By: Dawn Zoldi On December 22nd, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made an unprecedented move to add all foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components to its national security “Covered List.” This step, rooted in a new Executive Branch national security determination, has immediate implications for drone manufacturers, importers, service providers, and end
- [Arrive AI to Attend CES 2026 to Engage Industry Leaders on the Future of Autonomous Delivery and AI-Driven Logistics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/arrive-ai-to-attend-ces-2026-to-engage-industry-leaders-on-the-future-of-autonomous-delivery-and-ai-driven-logistics/) - AS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Arrive AI (NASDAQ:ARAI), an autonomous delivery network company focused on secure, AI-powered delivery solutions for healthcare and enterprise environments, announced today that members of its leadership, product, and engineering teams will attend CES 2026 to engage with industry stakeholders and evaluate emerging trends shaping the next phase
- [BOS Semiconductors to Exhibit at CES 2026, Showcasing AI Box Demo for Next-Generation Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bos-semiconductors-to-exhibit-at-ces-2026-showcasing-ai-box-demo-for-next-generation-mobility/) - SEOUL, South Korea — December 24, 2025 — BOS Semiconductors, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in automotive and physical AI semiconductors, today announced that it will participate in CES 2026, the world’s largest technology exhibition, taking place in Las Vegas, USA from January 6–9, 2026. At the event, BOS will unveil an AI Box demo designed for next-generation mobility.
- [SwitchBot Demonstrates onero H1: The Most Accessible AI Household Robot](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/switchbot-demonstrates-onero-h1-the-most-accessible-ai-household-robot/) - Las Vegas, United States, January 4, 2026 – SwitchBot, a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, showcases its vision for smart home 2.0 at CES 2026, unveiling a lineup powered by next-generation AI robotics, fueled by core technologies the company has mastered over the years. Showcasing a deeply unified ecosystem powered by embodied AI,
- [GeoBuiz Summit 2026: A Curated Forum for Leaders Shaping the Future of the Geospatial Economy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geobuiz-summit-2026-a-curated-forum-for-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-the-geospatial-economy/) - By: Brittany Donald, AG Media Partner - Geospatial World The geospatial industry has reached a pivotal moment. Spatial intelligence is no longer a specialist capability operating at the margins of organizations. It has become core enterprise infrastructure that underpins digital twins, AI-driven decision systems, national resilience strategies and global digital platforms. As a result, the
- [Autonomy-Powered Digital Twins: How Exyn’s 3D Mapping Fuels the New Industrial Data Layer](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomy-powered-digital-twins-how-exyns-3d-mapping-fuels-the-new-industrial-data-layer/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Across construction, data centers, and facilities management, enterprise organizations require a scalable approach to building and sustaining living digital twins at industrial scale. Autonomous 3D mapping has now matured beyond research labs, enabling real-world deployment at enterprise velocity. Exyn Technologies delivers an industrial-grade autonomous mapping solution that intelligently and accurately powers multi-modal
- [U.S. Will Use AI-Powered Air Defenses As Counter To Russia’s Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile in Europe](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-will-use-ai-powered-air-defenses-as-counter-to-russias-oreshnik-hypersonic-missile-in-europe/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Israel U.S. air and missile defenses in Europe are being upgraded with artificial intelligence (AI) to improve detection, tracking and engagement of advanced Russian threats such as the Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate‑range ballistic missile (IRBM). According to Israeli defense analysts speaking to Autonomy Global on condition of anonymity, Oreschnik
- [U.S. Navy’s First Ship-Launched LUCAS “Suicide Drone” Marks New Phase in Low-Cost Maritime Strike](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-navys-first-ship-launched-lucas-suicide-drone-marks-new-phase-in-low-cost-maritime-strike/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global Ambassador - Israel​ The U.S. Navy has made its foray into use of low-cost, one-way attack drones with the first at-sea launch of a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) from a warship in the Middle East. On 16 December 2025, the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS
- [Public Safety UAS in 2026: A Year of Transition, Security and Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/public-safety-uas-in-2026-a-year-of-transition-security-and-innovation/) - By: Jason Day, AG Ambassador - Public Safety As we now venture into 2026, public safety unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have already made significant headway at the intersection of policy, technology and operational necessity. What began as experimental deployments in law enforcement and fire response has matured into a critical capability for agencies across the
- [From Rules to Runways: How Europe Moves Toward Scalable U-Space & BVLOS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-rules-to-runways-how-europe-moves-toward-scalable-u-space-bvlos-operations/) - By: Adnan Hiroli, AG Media Partner - DroneX Europe has entered a decisive moment, when it comes to integrating uncrewed aircraft into shared airspace. After years of frameworks, consultations and tightly controlled pilot projects, 2026 will determine which countries and which operators actually reach commercial scale. U-Space, Europe’s model for digitised low-altitude air traffic services,
- [Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Israel’s XTEND Unveil Multi‑Drone JADC2 Breakthrough](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lockheed-martin-skunk-works-and-israels-xtend-unveil-multi-drone-jadc2-breakthrough/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Israeli tactical robotics company XTEND have executed a major step forward in joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) by integrating the XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works’ MDCX autonomy platform. The collaboration is designed to give a single operator intuitive
- [US Restrictions Threaten Euro-PULS Integration With American GMLRS Rockets](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/us-restrictions-threaten-euro-puls-integration-with-american-gmlrs-rockets/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Germany’s adoption of the Israeli-designed PULS multiple rocket launcher is colliding with U.S. policy and export-control constraints that currently block the integration of American-made GMLRS rockets into the Euro-PULS system. The result is a growing interoperability gap inside NATO just as European armies race to rebuild
- [NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nbaa-welcomes-senate-confirmation-of-jared-isaacman-as-nasa-administrator/) - Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed Senate confirmation of Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator. “We congratulate Jared on his approval by the Senate as NASA administrator,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Jared will be an excellent leader of NASA, given his experience not only
- [NBAA Welcomes DOT’s Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nbaa-welcomes-dots-introduction-of-advanced-air-mobility-national-strategy/) - Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2025 –The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes a comprehensive strategic plan unveiled today by Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to accelerate U.S. advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. AAM aircraft – powered by electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion, and sometimes referred to as “air taxis” – represent a revolutionary change
- [Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wisk-completes-first-flight-of-generation-6-autonomous-evtol/) - Mountain View, CA – December 16, 2025 - Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the U.S. Wisk is the only
- [Italian Space Day: Cross-Domain Lessons from Commercial Space for Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/italian-space-day-cross-domain-lessons-from-commercial-space-for-advanced-air-mobility/) - By: Michelle Duquette, Ambassador - Operations On December 4th, I attended the Italian Embassy's Italian Space Day. Beyond the excellent pasta and coffee, the event demonstrated how strategic positioning, innovative partnerships and ecosystem thinking can reshape global economies. It offered valuable insights for both the commercial space and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries. The Space
- [AI-Enabled Terror: Israeli Security Services Warn of Growing Threat From Generative Tools and Autonomous Drones ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enabled-terror-israeli-security-services-warn-of-growing-threat-from-generative-tools-and-autonomous-drones/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli security organizations have intensified efforts to track how terrorist and violent extremist groups continue weaponizing artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the technology is rapidly lowering the threshold for effective attacks and large-scale influence operations. Officials say insights are now routinely shared with European counterparts as
- [Globalstar and Skydio Complete First Drone Flight on Globalstar Band n53TM and XCOM RAN](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/globalstar-and-skydio-complete-first-drone-flight-on-globalstar-band-n53tm-and-xcom-ran/) - COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2025-- Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announces the successful completion of a joint technology trial with Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. The companies validated compatibility between the Skydio X10 and Globalstar’s licensed Band n53 spectrum, as well as Globalstar’s XCOM RAN private
- [Mastering Complexity & Increasing Efficiency: CES 2026: dSPACE Demonstrates Test and AI Solutions for SDV Development](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mastering-complexity-increasing-efficiency-ces-2026-dspace-demonstrates-test-and-ai-solutions-for-sdv-development/) - PADERBORN, Germany & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At CES 2026, dSPACE will showcase end-to-end test solutions that enable vehicle manufacturers to efficiently master the increasing complexity in the development of software-defined vehicles. At booth 4500 in West Hall, dSPACE will present a comprehensive validation portfolio with AI-supported software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop solutions for accelerated vehicle development. AI is
- [BAE Systems Awarded Korea Aerospace Industries Contract to Equip KF-21 Aircraft with New Identification Friend or Foe Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-awarded-korea-aerospace-industries-contract-to-equip-kf-21-aircraft-with-new-identification-friend-or-foe-systems/) - GREENLAWN, N.Y. — Dec. 15, 2025 — BAE Systems has received an $11 million contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) on KF-21 Boramae aircraft. The latest Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system enables enhanced decision-making capabilities to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats in contested scenarios. Made for tactical
- [DIU, JIATF-401, USNORTHCOM, US ARMY Announce Winner for C-UAS Low-Cost Sensing Challenge](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/diu-jiatf-401-usnorthcom-us-army-announce-winner-for-c-uas-low-cost-sensing-challenge/) - Washington, D.C., (December 12, 2025) — Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in close collaboration with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, announced top-performing solutions for the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) Low-Cost Sensing (LCS) challenge. MatrixSpace Inc. has been selected as the
- [U.S. Seeks Israeli UAV Warfare Lessons From Gaza, Lebanon and Iran Campaigns](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-seeks-israeli-uav-warfare-lessons-from-gaza-lebanon-and-iran-campaigns/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The U.S. Department of Defense has requested that Israel share detailed lessons learned from the intensive operational use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli Air Force (IAF) in recent campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli UAV fleets logged
- [U.S. Launches First Dedicated One-Way Attack Drone Task Force in Middle East](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-launches-first-dedicated-one-way-attack-drone-task-force-in-middle-east/) - By: Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global - Ambassador for Israel The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS), the first dedicated one-way-attack drone squadron in the Middle East, signaling a major shift in U.S. drone warfare strategy. TFSS, overseen by U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), is already operational with the
- [UVision’s HERO Loitering Munitions Training in Europe Underscores Global Demand for Israeli Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uvisions-hero-loitering-munitions-training-in-europe-underscores-global-demand-for-israeli-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The global demand for Israeli-made loitering munitions has accelerated as recent conflicts in Ukraine and Israel push more European militaries to invest in precision strike capabilities with minimal collateral damage. The United States recognized the operational value of these systems years ago, which positioned UVision’s HERO
- [The Four Pillars of a Truly Global, Interoperable Airspace Where Autonomous and Piloted Aircraft Safely Fly Together](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-four-pillars-of-a-truly-global-interoperable-airspace-where-autonomous-and-piloted-aircraft-safely-fly-together/) - By Abigail Smith, AG Ambassador – Airspace Awareness The future of airspace is actually unfolding now, thousands of feet above cities, farmland, forests, coastlines and conflict zones globally. Autonomous aircraft inspect power lines, deliver medical supplies, support disaster response, map terrain and have reshaped logistics and security operations. Despite this rapid progress, one towering challenge
- [Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics Launch First Joint Co-Production of Ukrainian Drones in Europe Under New Government IInitiative](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-and-frontline-robotics-launch-first-joint-co-production-of-ukrainian-drones-in-europe-under-new-government-iinitiative/) - Munich, Germany | Kyiv, Ukraine – 15 December 2025: Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics today announced the creation of “Quantum Frontline Industries” (QFI), a German-Ukrainian joint venture that will establish Europe’s first fully automated, industrial-scale foreign production line for drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Under the Build with Ukraine initiative, the new venture will mass-produce battlefield-provenmulti-use drones developed
- [BAE Systems to Advance Autonomous Space-Based Surveillance Technology for DARPA](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-to-advance-autonomous-space-based-surveillance-technology-for-darpa/) - NASHUA, N.H. — Dec. 10, 2025 — The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ research, development, and production organization a $16 million Phase 2 contract for the Oversight program. The Oversight program is focused on creating an autonomous system that keeps track, or maintains constant “custody,” of a large number of
- [Best Year Ever? How 2025 Reset the Trajectory for Drones and AAM](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/best-year-ever-how-2025-reset-the-trajectory-for-drones-and-aam/) - By: Dawn Zoldi 2025 may go down as the year the drone industry stopped “promising” and started proving it could deliver real value at scale. Public safety agencies matured drone-first-responder (DFR) operations, small and midsized operators pushed into ever more complex missions and policymakers began stitching together a viable blueprint for beyond visual line of
- [Dr. Lilian Pintea of the Jane Goodall Institute to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dr-lilian-pintea-of-the-jane-goodall-institute-to-deliver-keynote-at-geo-week-2026/) - Denver, CO – December 11, 2025 — Geo Week announced that Dr. Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science at the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), will deliver a visionary keynote presentation at Geo Week 2026, taking place February 16–18 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. His keynote, Mapping Technologies Accelerating Conservation, will explore how
- [Quantum Systems Wins German Armed Forces Tender for ALADIN successor ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-wins-german-armed-forces-tender-for-aladin-successor/) - Koblenz, 12 December 2025 – The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, information Technology and In-Service Support (BAIINBw) and Quantum Systems today signed a contract for the procurement of up to 747 reconnaissance drones to renew the Bundeswehr's ALADIN system. Quantum Systems has been awarded the contract for the successor to the ALADIN reconnaissance system (imaging
- [New AI Division In IDF: Fuses Big Data, C4I and Autonomous Combat Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/new-ai-division-in-idf-fuses-big-data-c4i-and-autonomous-combat-systems/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel Defense Forces (IDF) leaders have launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) division inside the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate to consolidate many of the military’s existing AI projects into a single operational-technological unit. The intent: to “multiply” combat power on land, at sea and in
- [AI-Powered SMASH 3000 Fire Control System Selected for Australian Army Counter-Drone Evaluation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-smash-3000-fire-control-system-selected-for-australian-army-counter-drone-evaluation/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Israeli company SMARTSHOOTER has brought artificial intelligence (AI) to the small arms battlefield with its SMASH family of fire control systems that deliver “first shot – first hit” performance against ground threats and drones in complex combat environments. The company’s SMASH 3000 sight has recently
- [Elbit Pilot Helmets Bring F-35 AI-Powered ‘See-Through’ Vision to Helicopter and Fighter Crews](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elbit-pilot-helmets-bring-f-35-ai-powered-see-through-vision-to-helicopter-and-fighter-crews/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Elbit Systems has infused artificial intelligence (AI) into its latest generation of pilot helmets. Using AI-driven mission computers and advanced sensor fusion, this gives helicopter and fixed‑wing aircrews F‑35–style “see-through” awareness. The result is a class of AI-enabled helmet mounted systems (HMS) designed to cut pilot
- [Electra Applies for FAA Type Certification  for Groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-applies-for-faa-type-certification-for-groundbreaking-el9-ultra-short-aircraft/) - Manassas, Va. – December 10, 2025 –Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) today announced that it has submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Part 23 type certification of its nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. Part 23 establishes the FAA’s airworthiness standards for airplanes with 19 passengers or fewer and is the regulatory pathway for
- [Staying Ahead of the Swarm: Why Software-Defined Counter-UAS Wins the Long Game](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/staying-ahead-of-the-swarm-why-software-defined-counter-uas-wins-the-long-game/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Software has become the true center of gravity in counter-UAS (C-UAS). In a world where drone threats evolve by the week, continuous software updates and software-defined detection and mitigation, as well as multi-sensor command and control now determine whether defenders will keep pace…or fall behind. Dynamic Threats Demand Dynamic Software The global
- [Chips&Media and Visionary.ai Unveil the World’s First AI-Based Full Image Signal Processor, Redefining the Future of Image Quality](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/chipsmedia-and-visionary-ai-unveil-the-worlds-first-ai-based-full-image-signal-processor-redefining-the-future-of-image-quality/) - 5 January, 2026m Seoul, South Korea and Jerusalem, Israel - Chips&Media, Inc. (KOSDAQ:094360) a leading hardware IP provider with more than 20 years of leadership in the multimedia industry, and Visionary.ai, the Israeli startup pioneering AI software for image processing, today announced the launch of the world’s first AI-based full Image Signal Processor (ISP). The new ISP
- [SCD Wins Strategic HD MWIR Contract in Asia, Accelerating AI-Ready Infrared Sensing for Next‑Generation Defense Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/scd-wins-strategic-hd-mwir-contract-in-asia-accelerating-ai-ready-infrared-sensing-for-next-generation-defense-systems/) - By: Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Israel Israeli infrared specialist SCD has secured a strategic contract to supply hundreds of High-Definition Mid-Wave Infrared (HD MWIR) detectors to a long-standing customer in Asia for integration into advanced Remote Weapon Systems deployed at multiple global sites. The milestone order, built on years of collaboration around earlier
- [MatrixSpace Launches Portable 360 Radar™ for Rapid, Resilient Counter-Drone Operations Anywhere](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/matrixspace-launches-portable-360-radar-for-rapid-resilient-counter-drone-operations-anywhere/) - Burlington, MA (December 9, 2025) – MatrixSpace, a leader in portable AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS (C-UAS), announces the availability of its revolutionary Portable 360 Radar™. This rugged, easily transportable radar kit delivers reliable close-airspace awareness with panoramic coverage for rapid-response counter-drone operations, from safe-guarding stadiums and large public gatherings, to border security and battlespaces. Traditional radar systems
- [Cross-Platform Drone Training: Prepare Now for Multi-Domain Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cross-platform-drone-training-prepare-now-for-multi-domain-operations/) - By Bronwyn Morgan, AG Ambassador, Training and Education In both the combat and commercial operational environments, air, sea, land and increasingly cyber and space, must operate seamlessly. For this reason, the concept of “cross-domain drone training” has shifted from an experimental idea to an operational imperative. Training schools that support maritime operations, offshore energy, inspection,
- [CAE to Enhance Air traffic Controller Training with CAE Ridge TM™](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cae-to-enhance-air-traffic-controller-training-with-cae-ridge-tm/) - Hong Kong, December 9, 2025 – (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) – CAE announced today at Airspace Asia Pacific 2025, that it is expanding the use of CAE RidgeTM, its proven and advanced 3D visualization tool, to its Air Traffic Services training offering. CAE RidgeTM enhances Air Traffic Controller training by introducing immersive, collaborative scenarios that
- [AI Takes the Cockpit: Orbit’s Smart Audio Systems Redefine Fighter Communications](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-takes-the-cockpit-orbits-smart-audio-systems-redefine-fighter-communications/) - By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Israel Orbit Communication Systems has brought frontline artificial intelligence (AI) into the cockpit. The company won a new $7.5 million USD order for AI-enhanced audio management systems (AMS) that promise “clarity in chaos” for fighter pilots and tanker crews. The systems use AI to clean, separate and spatially
- [What to Expect in 2026 for Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-to-expect-in-2026-for-advanced-air-mobility/) - By: Sarah Nilsson, AG Ambassador – Drone and AAM Law If you are hoping to see electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft finally moving from test programs to real routes in 2026, you should watch Joby, Archer, BETA and Wisk. While each continues to advance along a slightly different path, together they seem to
- [BAE Systems Secures $36 Million Contract to Equip U.S. Navy Submarines with Multifunction Modular Masts](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-secures-36-million-contract-to-equip-u-s-navy-submarines-with-multifunction-modular-masts/) - BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM) systems for integration onto U.S. Navy submarines. The MMM system is a radio frequency receiving antenna that provides U.S. Navy submarines the ability to detect, identify, and direction-find adversary communications signals before rising to the surface.
- [US-X Launches Blue List UAS Website](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/us-x-launches-blue-list-uas-website/) - By Sarah Gauvin DCMA Public Affairs PALMDALE, Calif. – Defense Contract Management Agency’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems-Experimental, or US-X, launched its Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems website Dec. 3, creating an effective and flexible path for delivering critical drones and drone components to America’s warfighters. The website marks a successful Blue List responsibility change from the Defense Innovation Unit to DCMA. “Launching
- [The Buzz on The HIVE: Spreading Tech, Wonder and Joy from North Dakota to Norway](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-buzz-on-the-hive-spreading-tech-wonder-and-joy-from-north-dakota-to-norway/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The HIVE in Grand Forks has become one of the most important launchpads for drones, autonomy and dual‑use tech in the Upper Midwest, and increasingly, far beyond it. From nurturing makers and founders on the ground in North Dakota to connecting them with venture capital and new partners in Norway, The HIVE
- [DIC to Unveil HAGAMOSphere 2.0 Drone at CES 2026!](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dic-to-unveil-hagamosphere-2-0-drone-at-ces-2026/) - Tokyo, Japan—DIC Corporation announced today that it will participate in CES 2026, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows for the consumer electronics industry, which will be held from January 6 to 9, 2026, in Las Vegas, in the U.S. state of Nevada. DIC has chosen “Signals” as the theme of its exhibit and
- [The Voltt: White-Box Revolution in Drone Battery Design From About:Energy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-voltt-white-box-revolution-in-drone-battery-design-from-aboutenergy/) - By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global Ambassador, U.K. & Middle East Battery development has traditionally been the single biggest bottleneck in drone innovation. Sparse manufacturer data, opaque models and testing cycles that drag on for months have slowed progress and driven up costs. On the sidelines of DroneX 2025, I sat down with Dr Gavin White,
- [Cognata’s AI Simulation Platform Fuels Autonomous Ground Combat Vehicle Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cognatas-ai-simulation-platform-fuels-autonomous-ground-combat-vehicle-missions/) - By: Arie Egozi, AG Ambassador, Israel Israeli company Cognata uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power advanced simulation technology as a key enabler for Israel’s autonomous ground combat vehicle programs. The company’s platforms support the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in developing, training and validating autonomous systems
- [When Autonomy Takes Aim: PNT, GNSS-Denied Navigation and the Moral Hazard of Lethal AI Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/when-autonomy-takes-aim-pnt-gnss-denied-navigation-and-the-moral-hazard-of-lethal-ai-systems/) - By: Dawn Zoldi From self-driving cars and underground drones to unmanned maritime craft, autonomous vehicles in the air, on land and at sea all live and die by their positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) stack. Without trusted PNT, precision mapping collapses, navigation fails in GNSS-denied environments and lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) raise even more
- [XELA Robotics Announces Integration Milestone and Reveals its 2026 Technology Roadmap](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/xela-robotics-announces-integration-milestone-and-reveals-its-2026-technology-roadmap/) - TOKYO, December 3, 2025 – XELA Robotics (www.xelarobotics.com), a specialist in advanced 3D tactile sensor technology, has successfully integrated its uSkin® sensors into a Tesollo DG-5F five-fingered anthropomorphic robot hand – a popular model capable of human-level gripping and manipulation. Commercial orders will be accepted beginning in the late first quarter of 2026. In addition,
- [JEKTA unveils 1:9 scale model of PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft as it continues flight testing in Italy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/jekta-unveils-19-scale-model-of-pha-ze-100-amphibious-aircraft-as-it-continues-flight-testing-in-italy/) - Payerne, Switzerland/ 3 December 2025 – JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the zero-emissions Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has revealed photographs of the 1:9 scale model of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat that it is using to gather test data representative of the full-size aircraft. While the final aircraft configuration will evolve based
- [Aviation’s New Business Frontier: Legal, Safety and Insurance Essentials for Commercial Drone Operators](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aviations-new-business-frontier-legal-safety-and-insurance-essentials-for-commercial-drone-operators/) - By: Juan B. Plaza, AG Operational Safety Ambassador With fast-evolving drone regulations, shifting public attitudes and new risks, commercial drone operators face more scrutiny, and opportunity, than ever. I had the privilege of moderating the “Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly” panel, at the Commercial UAV Expo. The three experts we brought to
- [Electra Launches Defense Unit to Deliver Next Generation Airlift Solutions for the Last Tactical Leg ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-launches-defense-unit-to-deliver-next-generation-airlift-solutions-for-the-last-tactical-leg/) - Manassas, VA – December 3, 2025 –Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) today announced the launch of “Electra Defense”, a new business unit focused on meeting defense mission needs, as the company develops the EL9, a dual-use, nine-passenger hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft for the U.S. Military. With the ability to take off and land in spaces
- [Emoticonnect, Europe’s leader in predictive emotional data, to debut at CES 2026 within the Paris Est Marne & Bois delegation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/emoticonnect-europes-leader-in-predictive-emotional-data-to-debut-at-ces-2026-within-the-paris-est-marne-bois-delegation/) - Paris, France – 2025 – Emoticonnect, the European pioneer in emotional and predictive analytics for digital interactions, will make its official debut at CES 2026 as part of the Paris Est Marne & Bois delegation. Backed by scientific research and developed in collaboration with the CNRS, Emoticonnect brings a breakthrough approach that decodes human emotions,
- [ImageSat International Unveils Real-Time Satellite Tracking with In-Orbit Embedded AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/imagesat-international-unveils-real-time-satellite-tracking-with-in-orbit-embedded-ai/) - By: Arie Egozi, AG Ambassador - Israel Israeli satellite intelligence pioneer ImageSat International (ISI) has launched a breakthrough in real-time space-based intelligence with its RUNNER satellite, which has been operational for over three years. RUNNER’s new advanced embedded AI marks the world’s first satellite system offering continuous, live movement tracking from orbit, revolutionizing defense intelligence,
- [ANAVIA partners with Embention to Advance Next-Generation Autonomous Flight Capabilities for Unmanned Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anavia-partners-with-embention-to-advance-next-generation-autonomous-flight-capabilities-for-unmanned-systems/) - December 2, 2025 - ANAVIA, an EDGE Group entity and a leading provider of advanced rotary-wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Embention, a global leader in autopilot and avionics systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to explore collaboration opportunities in advancing next-generation autonomous flight capabilities. The MOU, signed
- [Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Air Defense System Set for First IDF Delivery on December 30, 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israels-iron-beam-laser-air-defense-system-set-for-first-idf-delivery-on-december-30-2025/) - By Arie Egozi, AG Ambasssador - Israel Israel has completed development of its Iron Beam laser air defense system and will deliver the first operational capability to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on December 30, 2025, according to Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold, head of the Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research &
- [The States Driving Drone Success: Laws, Leaders and Lessons from Law-Tech Connect](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-states-driving-drone-success-laws-leaders-and-lessons-from-law-tech-connect/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As drones become more mainstream, some states have become the true laboratories for UAS integration. This became clearly evident at Law-Tech Connect’s “State of the States II” panel, where a distinguished group of state leaders and industry innovators shared how Massachusetts, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada continue to shape the future
- [One Touch to Takeoff: Skyryse Designs Simplicity in Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/one-touch-to-takeoff-skyryse-designs-simplicity-in-flight/) - By: Charlton Evans, AG Certification Ambassador The future of aviation control could someday come down to a single swipe. At the 2025 NBAA-BACE conference, Skyryse’s Jonahs Ruiz described his company’s mission as controlling aircraft skillfully and safely, a mission as old as flight itself. The company’s solution, called SkyOS is a universal fly by wire
- [Axon Vision Forms Strategic Agreement with Leonardo DRS Focused On U.S. Defense Market](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/axon-vision-forms-strategic-agreement-with-leonardo-drs-focused-on-u-s-defense-market/) - By: Arie Egozi Israeli company Axon Vision formed a strategic cooperation agreement with Leonardo DRS to pursue opportunities in advanced situational awareness, lethality, and survivability, with special emphasis on Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions in the U.S. defense market. The partnership is expected to address a critical demand for on-platform AI-driven capabilities that support force protection and
- [Inside State DOT Drone Programs: Real-World Infrastructure Use Cases and Lessons Learned](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/inside-state-dot-drone-programs-real-world-infrastructure-use-cases-and-lessons-learned/) - By: Dawn Zoldi States across America increasingly integrate drones into their workflows for infrastructure management, to deliver efficiencies, insights and safety improvements previously unimaginable. At the recent Tennessee Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit, experts from several transportation departments and tech companies offered a candid look at how drones have impacted public works. The
- [Unseenlabs Successfully Launches Its BRO-17 and BRO-20 Satellites and Accelerates Global Expansion](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unseenlabs-successfully-launches-its-bro-17-and-bro-20-satellites-and-accelerates-global-expansion/) - Rennes, France – November 28, 2025 - Unseenlabs, the global pioneer in space-based radio frequency (RF) detection, announces the successful launch of its satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission, titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare mission, with the support of Exolaunch. With this launch, Unseenlabs reaches
- [Airspace In A Single Pane of Glass: How Flight Insight UTM Powers Safe Enterprise Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airspace-in-a-single-pane-of-glass-how-flight-insight-utm-powers-safe-enterprise-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Flight Insight, under the leadership of founder and director Brent Genesis, has helped to bridge the gap between uncrewed and crewed aviation through a relentless focus on operational safety, compliance and technological accessibility. The company’s Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software, available by both API and now a user-friendly app, has changed the
- [RAFAEL’s New Counter-UAS Systems: The Hunter Eagle and Ghost Hunter Interceptor Drones ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rafaels-new-counter-uas-systems-the-hunter-eagle-and-ghost-hunter-interceptor-drones/) - By: Arie Egozi The accelerating threat of armed drones has driven militaries worldwide to seek more effective counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions, as traditional defense systems have proven inadequate. Rafael, a leading Israeli defense firm, has launched a new directorate focused on advanced C-UAS development. It recently launched the Hunter Eagle interceptor drone to confront these evolving
- [DroneX, Regulations and How the U.K. and European AAM and Drone Industries Are Ready for Liftoff](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dronex-regulations-and-how-the-u-k-and-european-aam-and-drone-industries-are-ready-for-liftoff/) - By Philip Hicks, AG U.K. Ambassador Geopolitics has thrust drones into the spotlight, sometimes uneasily. From contested skies over Ukraine to privacy debates in liberal democracies, autonomy has become a symbol of both capability and controversy. Yet humanitarian applications, such as medical logistics, disaster relief, precision agriculture underscore drones’ potential for resilience. This year’s DroneX
- [The Need for Speed: Stratolaunch’s Spirit of Mojave Proves Out Reusable Hypersonic Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-need-for-speed-stratolaunchs-spirit-of-mojave-proves-out-reusable-hypersonic-flight/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Stratolaunch’s Spirit of Mojave has moved hypersonic testing from a PowerPoint ambition into a repeatable, data-rich flight regime. The company’s President and CEO Zack Krevor took the UAS Summit & Expo stage to lay out how the company continues to deliver on last year’s promises of real hypersonic flight. Progress in Hypersonic
- [The New Drone Standard: From Domestic Compliance to Global Excellence in Canada's Drone Industry](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-new-drone-standard-from-domestic-compliance-to-global-excellence-in-canadas-drone-industry/) - By: Dan Juhlin, AG Ambassador - Canada The freewheeling "Wild West" days for Canadian drone operations have ended, replaced by frameworks that demand professionalism, safety and verifiable trust. For any Canadian drone company looking to not just survive but thrive, success depends on understanding and navigating two distinct tiers of operation: mandatory domestic compliance and
- [XTEND’s Modular AI Drone Swarms: IDF Battlefield Results Drive New U.S. Defense Contracts](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/xtends-modular-ai-drone-swarms-idf-battlefield-results-drive-new-u-s-defense-contracts/) - By: Arie Egozi The battlefield performance of XTEND’s AI-enabled first-person-view (FPV) drones in recent conflicts has propelled the Israeli company into the spotlight. It recently secured large orders from both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). With new production in Tampa, Florida, and a focus on modular, human-in-the-loop autonomy,
- [Quantum Systems and ADV Defense Sign MoU to Strengthen German–Lithuanian Defence Cooperation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-and-adv-defense-sign-mou-to-strengthen-german-lithuanian-defence-cooperation/) - Vilnius, 25 November 2025 – Quantum Systems, the European leader in intelligent unmanned systems, and ADV Defense UAB, a Lithuanian defence technology company and part of Teltonica IoT Group, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the German-Baltic Defence Industry Conference 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The MoU deepens German–Lithuanian industrial cooperation in
- [MatrixSpace Named Active Sensor Winner in U.S. Army Operation Flytrap 4.5](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/matrixspace-named-active-sensor-winner-in-u-s-army-operation-flytrap-4-5/) - Burlington, MA (November 24, 2025) – MatrixSpace, a leader in portable AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS missions, is the winner in the U.S. Army’s xTechCounter Strike competition, part of Operation Flytrap 4.5. MatrixSpace was the only active sensing provider selected among 15 finalists, highlighting the company’s breakthrough capabilities in rapidly deployable airspace awareness. Operation Flytrap is the U.S. Army’s key
- [KULR Technology Rapidly Develops Counter-UAS Directed Energy Battery  System: From Purchase Order to Prototype in 5 Weeks](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kulr-technology-rapidly-develops-counter-uas-directed-energy-battery-system-from-purchase-order-to-prototype-in-5-weeks/) - HOUSTON / GLOBENEWSWIRE / November 24, 2025 / KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a Bitcoin+ Treasury company that builds a portfolio of frontier technology businesses ranging from high-performance energy systems to AI Robotics, today announced that it is developing a next-generation 400V battery system to support a Counter-UAS Directed
- [Mission-Centric Autonomy: Soldier, Swarm and System Synergy in Modern Warfare](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mission-centric-autonomy-soldier-swarm-and-system-synergy-in-modern-warfare/) - By: Dawn Zoldi At this year's UAS Summit and Expo, a panel of industry leaders dove into the future of military autonomy, examining how mission-centric swarms, cutting-edge soldier controls, and adaptive systems are reshaping the battlefield and force capabilities. Led by Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions, the session illuminated breakthroughs, persistent hurdles, and highlighted
- [States Leading the Way: The Multistate Collaborative Accelerating Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/states-leading-the-way-the-multistate-collaborative-accelerating-advanced-air-mobility/) - By: Dawn Zoldi States across America have charted a new course for advanced air mobility (AAM), where regional collaboration drives both innovation and harmonization in the skies through NASAO’s (The National Association of State Aviation Officials) Multistate Collaborative. From statehouses to city councils, and regional airport boards to federal advisory tables, this group is creating
- [Airwayz to Lead Large-Scale, Multi-Region and Multi-Operator Operations Across Israel Under the INDI3 National Drone Initiative](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airwayz-to-lead-large-scale-multi-regionand-multi-operator-operations-across-israel-under-the-indi3-national-drone-initiative/) - Tel Aviv, Israel - 20 Nov 2025 - Israel’s next phase of the National Drone Initiative — INDI3 — marks a transition from controlled demonstrations to continuous, real-world, commercial-grade drone operations. At the center of this shift stands Airwayz, selected to orchestrate and manage the majority of the operational, technological and multi-operator activities across the
- [Building Defense Readiness: Lessons in Autonomous Warfare ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/building-defense-readiness-lessons-in-autonomous-warfare/) - By: Dawn Zoldi* Modern defense is a moving target. Sweeping changes driven by emerging cyber threats, next-generation unmanned systems and artificial intelligence, compliance requirements and, most notably, the real-world lessons provided by the Ukraine conflict have forever impacted warfare. At this year’s UAS Summit, military leaders, technologists, policy experts and innovators came together to discuss
- [SkyClean: Setting a New Standard for Drone-Mounted for High-Rise and Industrial Power Washing](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skyclean-setting-a-new-standard-for-drone-mounted-for-high-rise-and-industrial-power-washing/) - By: Dawn Zoldi SkyClean, modular cleaning hardware designed by Nested Technologies to mount directly on the DJI Matrice 400 platform, redefines how facility managers, building owners and service providers approach exterior maintenance. This combination of modular cleaning hardware with advanced drone technology offers a smarter, safer and more efficient method for maintaining hard-to-reach surfaces on
- [infiniDome Unveils AURA: Advanced Counter-Drone GNSS Protection for UAVs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/infinidome-unveils-aura-advanced-counter-drone-gnss-protection-for-uavs/) - By: Arie Egozi Israeli defense technology firm infiniDome has launched Aura, a next-generation GNSS anti-jamming system designed to safeguard autonomous platforms from the growing threat of GPS interference. Global incidents of GNSS jamming continue to surge. In Europe and the Middle East, over 400 such incidents have occurred just in the past two years. With
- [What the Other Guys Are Doing: Russia Mass Producing AI-Enabled Geran-2 Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-the-other-guys-are-doing-russia-mass-producing-ai-enabled-geran-2-drones/) - By: Arie Egozi Russia just revealed a major advance in automated warfare with its mass deployment of AI-powered Geran-2 loitering munitions. This pivotal shift will likely intensify the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and have longer-range implications for the future of long-range drone combat. Russia’s AI-Driven Geran-2 Drones In late 2025, in a significant escalation in
- [RAFAEL’s L-SPIKE 1x: AI-Powered Loitering Munition For Company-Level Precision Strike](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rafaels-l-spike-1x-ai-powered-loitering-munition-for-company-level-precision-strike/) - By: Arie Egozi Israeli company Rafael has unveiled its L-SPIKE 1X, a long-range loitering weapon system that merges the speed and precision of a missile with the persistence and flexibility of a launched effect. Showcased at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 exposition in Washington, D.C., the L-SPIKE 1X marks a significant
- [BAE Systems advances RH12™ Storefront with new radiation-hardened circuit technology for space community](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-advances-rh12-storefront-with-new-radiation-hardened-circuit-technology-for-space-community/) - MANASSAS, Va. — November 19, 2025 – BAE Systems (LON: BA) has added new capabilities to its next-generation, radiation-hardened 12 nanometer (nm) Storefront. The RH12™ Storefront is an advanced and accessible integrated circuit development capability with a vast technology library to support a wide range of space applications. The Storefront enables the development of application-specific
- [Advancing Air Mobility: Crown Innovations’ Impact on Next-Gen Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/advancing-air-mobility-crown-innovations-impact-on-next-gen-aviation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In a recent Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Alice Griffith, Senior Director of State and Commercial Aviation at Crown Innovations, described how her team helps in reshaping the future of air travel. Her perspective provided a behind-the-scenes look at how Crown Innovations enables safe and scalable integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and
- [Tennessee: Not Just Keeping Up, Setting the Pace for Drones and AAM](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tennessee-not-just-keeping-up-setting-the-pace-for-drones-and-aam/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In the opening moments of the Tennessee Drone and AAM Summit, one line from Commissioner Will Reid crystallized the state’s ambition: “We’re not just keeping up, we’re setting the pace for innovation in transportation.” That message, delivered alongside a video of Governor Bill Lee touting that “the future is here, and Tennessee
- [Elistair enhances Khronos tactical capabilities with new Dual Payload configuration](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/elistair-enhances-khronos-tactical-capabilities-with-new-dual-payload-configuration/) - Lyon, France – November 18, 2025 Elistair, the global leader in tethered drone systems for surveillance and tactical communications, unveils the Khronos “Dual Payload”, a new configuration that combines a Silvus StreamCaster 4200P tactical radio and a Nextvision DragonEye2 EO camera on the Khronos dronebox. This dual payload setup transforms the Khronos into a multi-mission
- [From Orbit to Operator: Planet and Quantum Systems Connect Satellites and Drones into One Smart Battlespace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-orbit-to-operator-planet-and-quantum-systems-connect-satellites-and-drones-into-one-smart-battlespace/) - Berlin, Germany – November 18, 2025: Planet Labs GmbH, the world’s leading provider of daily satellite imagery and Earth intelligence, and Quantum Systems, Germany’s pioneer in AI-powered unmanned systems, are joining forces to bring orbital systems and operators together in one seamless intelligence ecosystem. The partnership aims to fuse Planet’s orbital vantage point - delivering persistent, wide-area change detection and high-resolution tasking - with Quantum
- [JEKTA and Tahseen sign LOI to collaborate on and assess potential for amphibious operations in the GCC  ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/jekta-and-tahseen-sign-loi-to-collaborate-on-and-assess-potential-for-amphibious-operations-in-the-gcc/) - Dubai, UAE/ 18 November 2025 – Today at Dubai Airshow 2025, JEKTA – booth 560b - the Switzerland-based developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tahseen Aviation Services, a full-service air charter innovator in the UAE, to collaborate on ascertaining the future potential of multi-purpose amphibious aviation operations across the GCC, and further
- [Announcing the Launch of the “Developing Local Knowledge for Advanced Air Mobility” Online Training Portal: A Transformative Public Agency Education Initiative](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/announcing-the-launch-of-the-developing-local-knowledge-for-advanced-air-mobility-online-training-portal-a-transformative-public-agency-education-initiative/) - (November 17, Eden Prairie, MN) - Architecture Technology Corporation (ATCorp) is proud to announce the launch of the “Developing Local Knowledge for Advanced Air Mobility” (DLK4AAM) online training portal. This innovative new online portal, built under a NASA Phase II SBIR contract, provides tailored training materials for public agencies, including state, local, tribal, and comparable
- [Airwayz Launches a New Version of the Dynamic UTM — Smarter, Safer, and More Insight-Driven Airspace Management](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airwayz-launches-a-new-version-of-the-dynamic-utm-smarter-safer-and-more-insight-driven-airspace-management/) - Tel Aviv, Israel — 17 Nov 2025 — Airwayz, a global leader in AI-based Dynamic UTM systems, today announced the launch of a new version of the Dynamic UTM, introducing major advancements in automation, intelligence, and efficiency. The new version provides clearer situational awareness, mitigates air risks, and reduces the cognitive workload for both airspace
- [ACAS X Takes Aviation Safety to a Higher Level: Lessons from the NTSB On The DC Mid-Air Collision](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/acas-x-takes-aviation-safety-to-a-higher-level-lessons-from-the-ntsb-on-the-dc-mid-air-collision/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As the year comes to a close, in reflection, one of the most shocking events this year for aviation occurred just at the year’s start, in January 2025, when a routine evening flight ended in horror. A U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk and an American Airlines CRJ700 collided in mid-air just
- [One-Day Warriors: Slashing Drone Pilot Training with AI Autonomy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/one-day-warriors-slashing-drone-pilot-training-with-ai-autonomy/) - By: Pramod Raheja, AG Autonomy Ambassador In modern warfare, drones have become indispensable tools on battlefields from Ukraine to the Middle East. First-Person View (FPV) drones, in particular, have proven their worth as low-cost, high-impact weapons capable of precision strikes and reconnaissance. However, the human element, specifically, the time-intensive training required to operate these systems,
- [Exwayz raises €1M to free autonomous robotics from GPS constraints](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/exwayz-raises-e1m-to-free-autonomous-robotics-from-gps-constraints/) - Press Release Paris, November 17, 2025 – Exwayz, pioneer in 3D positioning and navigation software, announces a €1 million fundraising round led by CentraleSupélec Venture. This amount includes a grant awarded by the prestigious i-Lab Innovation Competition under the France 2030 plan. The funding marks a key milestone for the company as it aims to make
- [Airport security tech firm unveils BRO: a data-driven shield for the age of rogue drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airport-security-tech-firm-unveils-bro-a-data-driven-shield-for-the-age-of-rogue-drones/) - By: Arie Egozi In a development that could reshape how airports defend critical gates, Israeli company Omnisys has introduced a new mission capability for its Battle Resource Optimization Counter-UAS system, known as BRO. The real-time, physics-aware platform promises to help airport operators deploy and manage counter-UAS assets with unprecedented precision. This tech will keep runways
- [Advancing Energy and Enterprise Efficiency: Three Model Drone Programs for Industrial Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/advancing-energy-and-enterprise-efficiency-three-model-drone-programs-for-industrial-operations/) - Forward-learning companies in the energy and utilities sector have adopted drone technology across various industrial operations. At the 2024 Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Expo, an expert panel from leading Canadian organizations Hydro-Quebec, Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Suncor Energy shared their approaches to leveraging drones and emerging technologies. This article explores how these
- [The Global State of UAS Traffic Management (UTM): Progress, Challenges and Future Directions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-global-state-of-uas-traffic-management-utm-progress-challenges-and-future-directions/) - From drone deliveries to long line linear critical infrastructure inspections, the integration of UAS into national airspaces continues to grow across various industries and economies. As it does, UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems have emerged as a key enabler for sustainable and repeatable drone operations. To provide a comprehensive overview of the state of current
- [How to Scale Up Drone Operations for Enterprise](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-to-scale-up-drone-operations-for-enterprise/) - Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 energy company with over 9000 employees that provides electric, natural gas and water services to more than four million customers in the New England area, implemented a comprehensive drone program that has vastly improved their operations. In this article, Stephen Michna, the company’s Lead Engineer, Drone Engineering, describes Eversource's path
- [CSU Drone Center: Elevating Drone Education and Research to New Heights](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/csu-drone-center-elevating-drone-education-and-research-to-new-heights/) - The Colorado State University (CSU) Drone Center assists researchers, industry partners, public safety professionals and a wide range of students with cutting-edge UAV research, education and support services. As a leading hub for drone technology, the center empowers these stakeholders to push the boundaries of drone applications. From pioneering research projects to comprehensive pilot training
- [Soaring to New Heights: FAA and NASA's Top Achievements in 2024 and Visions for 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/soaring-to-new-heights-faa-and-nasas-top-achievements-in-2024-and-visions-for-2025/) - Throughout 2024, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NASA made significant strides in shaping the future of flight. From historical achievements in drone integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) to cutting-edge exploration of the stars using drones, these agencies have pushed the boundaries of what's possible in the skies and beyond. On a
- [International Military Approaches to Counter-UAS: A Global Perspective](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/international-military-approaches-to-counter-uas-a-global-perspective/) - By: Noor Razzaq Since the onslaught of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, the global military community has been jolted into a new era of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) warfare; a revolution in military affairs (RMA) with drastic implications across the spectrum of conflict. The Ukrainian battlefield has since become and continued to
- [Tech Meets Collaboration: Geo Week Showcases Cutting-Edge Geospatial Innovations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tech-meets-collaboration-geo-week-showcases-cutting-edge-geospatial-innovations/) - In just a few weeks, professionals from the geospatial and AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industries will be coming together at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for the annual Geo Week conference, taking place February 10-12. The conference and exhibition are defined by the idea of these industries coming together increasingly under one umbrella, giving
- [The Rise of Drone-as-a-Service Solutions for Public Safety](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-rise-of-drone-as-a-service-solutions-for-public-safety/) - By: Jason Day, AG Public Safety Ambassador Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as “Drone as a First Responder (DFR)” has become integral to public safety operations. However, current DFR models face many challenges. A paradigm shift to Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), a shared model across multiple agencies and disciplines, could further
- [Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in USGS Research: Elevating Precision in Scientific Data Collection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/uncrewed-aircraft-systems-in-usgs-research-elevating-precision-in-scientific-data-collection/) - When it comes to scientific research and land management, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has been a trailblazer in harnessing the power of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for data collection and workflow integration. Lance Brady, Former Chief of the USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), whose unique blend of experience in aviation, geography, and
- [The Latest In Public Safety Tech: What's New and What's Next from DRONERESPONDERS NACON](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-latest-in-public-safety-tech-whats-new-and-whats-next-from-droneresponders-nacon/) - The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference (NACON) once again brought together some of the most innovative minds in public safety technology. This year's event’s show floor highlighted some of the most cutting-edge advancements in drone technology, AI integration and collaborative policing platforms. Here's an update from leading companies as to what’s new in their
- [An Exclusive Interview With Raft's AI/ML Director: AI Reshaping the Battlefield for the Modern Warfighter](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/an-exclusive-interview-with-rafts-ai-ml-director-ai-reshaping-the-battlefield-for-the-modern-warfighter/) - As technologies progress, the modern battlespace continues to undergo a profound shift. Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), in particular, has become increasingly vital across a number of systems. Northern Virginia-headquartered and woman-owned Raft leads the pack in addressing tough intelligence problems using AI/ML. In an exclusive interview from the AFA Warfare Symposium, Raft’s Director
- [Drone Training is Critical for Public Safety Now More Than Ever](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-training-is-critical-for-public-safety-now-more-than-ever/) - By: Bronwyn Morgan, AG Training & Education Ambassador First responders must make rapid fire choices, sometimes in split seconds, that hold the key to saving lives. In this high pressure environment, where time is of the essence, urgency remains paramount and lives are at risk, drones have become critical assets. In these emergency situations, drones
- [The Future of Unmanned Warfare: Focus Areas For the U.S. Armed Forces](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-future-of-unmanned-warfare-focus-areas-for-the-u-s-armed-forces/) - The United States Armed Forces remain at the forefront of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) utilization. From the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) high-altitude intelligence gathering, to the Navy's maritime surveillance drones and the Army's tactical UAVs, each branch continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in unmanned warfare. This article, based on multiple presentations at
- [Power Play: Optimizing SWaP on Uncrewed Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/power-play-optimizing-swap-on-uncrewed-systems/) - The prospect facing defense contractors is considerable: pack more computing power, more sensors and more capabilities into smaller spaces while extending mission endurance. As uncrewed platforms evolve from simple remote-controlled vehicles into autonomous systems with sophisticated sensor arrays, every milliwatt of power must be carefully managed.
- [Around the World at the 40th Space Symposium](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/around-the-world-at-the-40th-space-symposium/) - One of the highlights for me of attending this year’s Space Symposium, in its 40th iteration, at the beautiful Broadmoor in my hometown, Colorado Springs, was to see the significant international turnout. As I walked from one country pavilion and booth to the next, it became clear to me that I had to tell some
- [ideaForge: From India Stand Out to Global Drone Market Expansion](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ideaforge-from-india-stand-out-to-global-drone-market-expansion/) - By: Akshata, AG Asia Ambassador At ideaForge, drones are more than just machines – they represent the future of technology, security and industrial transformation. Founded with the mission to create reliable and autonomous uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAVs), ideaForge has flown over 600,000 flights. One of its UAVs takes off every three minutes. What makes ideaForge
- [Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Shaping the Future of Defense in Israel, Canada and Ukraine](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unmanned-aerial-vehicles-shaping-the-future-of-defense-in-israel-canada-and-ukraine/) - Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a game-changing asset for defense forces worldwide. During the 2025 UAV Technology USA Conference, representatives from Israel, Canada and Ukraine discussed how each of their nations have embraced UAV technology to enhance their military capabilities and homeland security in the context of their own unique geopolitical challenges. This
- [As European carmakers navigate the autonomous car race, Lightly’s new AI edge software offers them a lifeline amid rising tariffs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/as-european-carmakers-navigate-the-autonomous-car-race-lightys-new-ai-edge-software-offers-them-a-lifeline-amid-rising-tariffs/) - As European automakers face increasing tariffs and mounting pressure from American and Asian competitors in the autonomous driving race, leading Swiss AI startup Lightly today launches LightlyEdge – a groundbreaking edge-based data collection solution that could help level the playing field. At a time when Bosch is cutting 12,000 jobs and Mercedes is offering up
- [Palladyne AI and Red Cat Announce Successful Completion of Cross-Platform Collaborative Drone Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/palladyne-ai-and-red-cat-announce-successful-completion-of-cross-platform-collaborative-drone-flight/) - SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced a significant testing milestone
- [Space Systems Command Charts a New Course: Personnel, Partnerships, and the Future of Space Acquisition](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-systems-command-charts-a-new-course-personnel-partnerships-and-the-future-of-space-acquisition/) - Space Systems Command (SSC), the acquisition arm of the U.S. Space Force leads the charge in terms of how America develops, fields and sustains space capabilities. In a recent candid Q&A session, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, SSC’s commander, offered insights into the command’s evolving approach to personnel management, acquisition reform, commercial partnerships and the integration
- [AI on the Frontlines: Carahsoft and Partners Advance Warfighter Capabilities for SOF](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-on-the-frontlines-carahsoft-and-partners-advance-warfighter-capabilities-for-sof/) - SOF Week 2025 showcased the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, tailored to empower Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the broader defense community. Carahsoft partners - Accrete AI, Clarifai, Edgerunner AI, Grammarly, Pryon and UiPath - stood out as companies redefining how the warfighter leverages data, automation and decision support. Below, we spotlight each
- [Sun Tzu and AI: Cybersecurity for the Digital Battlefield](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sun-tzu-and-ai-cybersecurity-for-the-digital-battlefield/) - If you know your enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.Sun Tzu This timeless wisdom from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has guided military leaders for centuries. Today, as digital threats multiply and the cyber battlefield grows more complex, Armis Federal applies this principle, amplified by
- [An Autonomous Lookout for European Maritime Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/an-autonomous-lookout-for-european-maritime-security/) - Elistair joins the SMAUG European project, deploying its tethered drone on an autonomous vessel for continuous port surveillance. Lyon, June 3rd 2025 – French company Elistair, specialized in tethered drones, has announced its participation in the European project SMAUG (Smart Maritime And Underwater Guardian). This collaborative program, funded by the European Union with nearly €6
- [AI Everywhere: Updates in Defense, Cybersecurity and Science](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-everywhere-updates-in-defense-cybersecurity-and-science/) - Splashed across headlines, embedded in marketing pitches and invoked in almost every sector from healthcare to national security, artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous term. Yet, what does it even mean…and is it truly “changing the game” everywhere? In a recent Full Crew episode, three leading experts— Dr. Jacob Tyo (Raft), Michael Shrader (Carahsoft),
- [Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bots-news-and-brews-meet-the-energy-drone-and-robotics-coalition/) - In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDRC) stands at the intersection of technology and industry, connecting the world’s largest gathering of uncrewed systems professionals in energy, utilities and
- [Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/accidents-shaped-aviation-safety-and-regulations-what-this-means-for-drones-and-air-taxis/) - By: Juan B. Plaza, Operational Safety Ambassador Ever since the Wright Brothers took off in December 1903 with their first, crude heavier-than-air prototype, aircraft have followed gravity all the way to the ground, not always with good results. The wisdom of those early pioneers of traditional crewed aviation was to learn from every mistake, every
- [Are You Ready For The Superpower Moment? AI's Arrival in Energy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/are-you-ready-for-the-superpower-moment-ais-arrival-in-energy/) - This is the "superpower moment" for the energy sector. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics is not only reshaping how energy companies operate but also setting the stage for a future where autonomous systems, predictive analytics, and real-time decision-making become the norm. According to Nitin Gupta, Founder and CEO of FlytBase, who
- [Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/leveraging-autonomous-aviation-technology-how-crewed-aircraft-integrate-drone-innovations-for-safer-smarter-flights/) - By: Zev Nadler, Emerging Aviation Ambassador Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the skies—from the cockpit. Over the past two decades, that image has started to shift. Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS or
- [The Latest In Sea Tech: Autonomous Naval Defense of the Strait of Hormuz, Singapore-Japan MASS Trials and Underwater Robotics for Pipeline Protection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-latest-in-sea-tech-autonomous-naval-defense-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-singapore-japan-mass-trials-and-underwater-robotics-for-pipeline-protection/) - Autonomy at sea is not just about replacing human crews with machines; it’s about redefining how we move goods, secure infrastructure, and project power across the world’s oceans. Technological readiness and the urgent need to address efficiency, safety, and security challenges drive the push for autonomy in maritime industries. From massive cargo ships navigating the
- [Drone Swarms Are Coming: The Future of Autonomous Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-swarms-are-coming-the-future-of-autonomous-operations/) - By: Pramod Rajeha, AG Autonomy Ambassador magine hundreds of small aircraft moving through the sky in perfect coordination, their movements resembling a school of fish navigating underwater currents. This isn't science fiction—it's the emerging reality of drone swarming technology, one of the most promising and groundbreaking developments in autonomous systems today. Understanding Drone Swarming Drone
- [2025 eVTOL Market Outlook: Global Leaders, Regulatory Shifts, and the Next Phase of Urban Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/2025-evtol-market-outlook-global-leaders-regulatory-shifts-and-the-next-phase-of-urban-air-mobility/) - The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector stands at a pivotal inflection point in 2025, shaped by rapid technological advances, regulatory shifts, and a new wave of consolidation and operational maturity. Once a field crowded with hundreds of hopeful startups, a handful of global leaders, groundbreaking regional experiments, and a growing body of real-world
- [One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Carahsoft Update On Robotics & Autonomy Opportunities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-a-carahsoft-update-on-robotics-autonomy-opportunities/) - On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which purports to unlock an historic wave of investment in robotics, unmanned systems and autonomy across the federal landscape. Carahsoft, The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, has been tracking OBBBA since its inception. As agencies begin incorporating these initiatives into
- [Lessons from the Powered Lift SFAR: What It Means for The Drone Industry’s Impending BVLOS Regulation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lessons-from-the-powered-lift-sfar-what-it-means-for-the-drone-industrys-impending-bvlos-regulation/) - At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium's AAM (advanced air mobility) and SFAR (Special Federal Aviation Regulations) Panel, top voices from the public and private sector—Moderator David Dunning (GAMA), Greg Bowles (Joby Aviation), Rocco Nannavecchia (Pipistrel), David Oord (Wisk Aero), and Alex Simpson (Cassidy & Associates)—provided a rare, unvarnished look at the critical lessons
- [Built for India, Backed by Tech: Asteria’s Edge in Enterprise and Defense Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/built-for-india-backed-by-tech-asterias-edge-in-enterprise-and-defense-drones/) - By: Akshata, AG Asia Ambassador When Asteria launched operations over a decade ago, its mission was clear: to take the aerospace expertise of its co-founders and channel it into building India’s drone ecosystem from the ground up. At the time, the defense sector offered the biggest opportunity, so the company focused on designing and manufacturing
- [DFW Airport Goes Digital With Geospatial Data, AI/ML and Event-Driven Architecture](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dfw-airport-goes-digital-with-geospatial-data-ai-ml-and-event-driven-architecture/) - With a land area rivaling Manhattan and a passenger volume among the world’s highest, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) faces the immense challenge of modernizing infrastructure, enhancing passenger experience and supporting unprecedented growth—all while maintaining seamless, safe and efficient operations. At this year’s Geo Week, DFW’s leaders Adan Banda, Tarini Shukla and Kelly Watt
- [Precision Vision: How Autonomous Systems Are Enhancing Modern Defense Platforms](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/precision-vision-how-autonomous-systems-are-enhancing-modern-defense-platforms/) - By: Arie Ergozi In defense, new systems have arisen to help military personnel respond quickly and accurately to threats. Axon Vision, an Israeli firm specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning solutions for both manned and unmanned military platforms, stands at the epicenter of this progress. Their work continues to gain attention
- [What to Expect at the 2025 Commercial UAV Expo: Key Topics, Trends and Technologies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-to-expect-at-the-2025-commercial-uav-expo-key-topics-trends-and-technologies/) - By: Matt Collins, Commercial UAV News Next month, professionals and thought leaders from throughout the commercial UAV sector will come together for the annual Commercial UAV Expo, being held September 2-4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The three-day event offers excellent learning and networking opportunities for drone pilots, professionals across a number of sectors
- [The Data Science Innovation Hub Powering the U.S. Space Force’s Digital Defenses](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-data-science-innovation-hub-powering-the-u-s-space-forces-digital-defenses/) - By: Samantha Louque, Marketing and Outreach Project Coordinator at the Innovation Hub The U.S. Space Force, the digital frontier of U.S. national security, stands apart from other military branches in both size and mission. With fewer Guardians than some U.S. Army bases have soldiers, the youngest military branch must defend American interests in the vast,
- [Centinus Unveils the Future of AI-Powered Drone Operations at Commercial UAV Expo](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/centinus-unveils-the-future-of-ai-powered-drone-operations-at-commercial-uav-expo/) - New Capabilities Enable Drones to Autonomously Search, Identify, and Deliver Actionable Intelligence in Real-Time Las Vegas, NV – September 3, 2025 — Centinus, the AI-powered drone software company, today announced a suite of new features at the Commercial UAV Expo. Engineered to shift drones from passive surveillance tools into proactive investigative resources, these new capabilities demonstrate
- [AI-Powered Airspace Management: How Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) Will Shape the Future of UAS Integration and BVLOS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-airspace-management-how-automated-data-service-providers-adsps-will-shape-the-future-of-uas-integration-and-bvlos-operations/) - By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) Integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into global national airspace systems (NAS) requires a fundamental reimagining of airspace governance. The legacy, controller-led traffic model cannot address the rising volume and dynamic, low-altitude profiles demanded by autonomous vehicles. This article details a strategic pathway to AI-augmented airspace governance
- [Maintaining the Edge: Emerging Technologies and the Need for Rapid Acquisition in the U.S. Air Force](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/maintaining-the-edge-emerging-technologies-and-the-need-for-rapid-acquisition-in-the-u-s-air-force/) - By: Dawn Zoldi (Col, USAF Ret.) As technological advancement shapes the balance of global power, the United States Air Force faces a critical imperative: to sustain its edge through rapid acquisition and integration of emerging technologies. At the 2025 GBEF EDGE Security Summit, William “Bill” Bailey (call sign “Elvis”), Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air
- [Lessons from the Black Sea: Maritime Uncrewed Systems, Strategic Doctrine and the Future of AUKUS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lessons-from-the-black-sea-maritime-uncrewed-systems-strategic-doctrine-and-the-future-of-aukus/) - By: Philip Hicks, AG U.K. Ambassador* In the Black Sea, Ukraine’s daring use of small unmanned surface vessels (sUSVs) against the Russian Navy drives a new chapter in naval warfare– one no longer defined by massive fleets or expensive hardware. This shift, making headlines across strategic and defense circles, has not only altered tactical outcomes,
- [Dragon: A new generation of European AI Models ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dragon-a-new-generation-of-european-ai-models/) - Paris, October 15th, 2025 – Today, Dragon LLM — formerly known as Lingua Custodia — announces the launch of Dragon, a groundbreaking AI architecture developed and trained on EuroHPC’s European supercomputers (Leonardo, JUPITER). Dragon LLM was recognised as a winner of the European Large AI Grand Challenge in Ju ne 2024, securing access to the EU’s extensive computing resources,
- [The Intersection of AI and Biosciences: Promise, Peril and Progress](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-intersection-of-ai-and-biosciences-promise-peril-and-progress/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology has changed the face of science, medicine and national security. At the GBEF EDGE Security Summit 2025, Dr. William W. ‘Bill’ Streilein, Principal at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, explored this dynamic intersection. New Discoveries Abound The fusion of digitized biological data, advanced sensors and AI
- [Integer Technologies Announces Strategic Investment from Razor’s Edge to Accelerate Growth](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/integer-technologies-announces-strategic-investment-from-razors-edge-to-accelerate-growth/) - COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 06, 2025 — Integer Technologies, a defense technology company delivering artificial intelligence-driven cyber; sensing and perception; and autonomy software solutions to national security customers, today announced a strategic growth investment from Razor’s Edge, a national security-focused technology investment firm based in Northern Virginia. This strategic investment will enhance Integer’s rapid growth and
- [AI Capabilities Enhance Israeli Armored Battle Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-capabilities-enhance-israeli-armored-battle-operations/) - By: Arie Egozi The Israeli Merkava main battle tank (MBT) has undergone cutting-edge changes, with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, to redefine battlefield effectiveness and operational safety. This powerful integration of AI enables real-time image processing, automatic target acquisition and advanced threat recognition…and puts Israel’s armored units on the technological frontline. Commanders now
- [AI-Powered Loitering Munition Systems Set New Standard for Battlefield Autonomy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-powered-loitering-munition-systems-set-new-standard-for-battlefield-autonomy/) - By: Arie Egozi Israeli defense company Rafael has announced transformative upgrades to its Spike family of missiles, with advanced loitering capabilities directly powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These enhancements mark a shift toward more effective, autonomous operations across air, ground and naval platforms and position AI-enabled loitering munition systems at the forefront of future warfare
- [Humans and Machines, A Match Made In and For the Heavens: How the U.S. Space Force Leverages AI](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/humans-and-machines-a-match-made-in-and-for-the-heavens-how-the-u-s-space-force-leverages-ai/) - By: Samantha Louque, Marketing and Outreach Project Coordinator at the Innovation Hub "The Space Force needs to emphasize AI literacy to employ these (AI) tools to solve operational challenges." That's according to the Space Force's Data & Artificial Intelligence FY 2025 Strategic Action Plan, which outlines four lines of effort aimed at advancing AI culture,
- [AI-Enabled Oron: How Israel’s Cutting-Edge ISR Aircraft Redefines Modern Warfare](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-enabled-oron-how-israels-cutting-edge-isr-aircraft-redefines-modern-warfare/) - By: Arie Egozi Israel’s Oron intelligence aircraft, newly upgraded with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sensors, has reshaped the nation’s defense landscape and establishing a new benchmark for airborne surveillance and operational command. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) integrated these advanced systems just ahead of the recent 12-day conflict with Iran. Oron provided a decisive edge by
- [Securing the Skies: How Europe Is Tackling Cybersecurity Risks in Civil Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/securing-the-skies-how-europe-is-tackling-cybersecurity-risks-in-civil-drones/) - By: Joanna Wieczorek, AG Europe Ambassador and Yves Morier* In a digitally connected world, almost every industry depends on networks, data and automation. Aviation, associated with rigorous safety standards, has been confronted since a while to a new and evolving challenge: cybersecurity. As uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) integrate into civil airspace, their digital backbone has
- [AI-Powered Digital Twins and Quantum Computing Must Inform Next-Gen Airspace Management Policy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-ai-powered-digital-twins-and-quantum-computing-inform-next-gen-airspace-management-policy/) - By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS In terms of the safety in the national airspace system (NAS), the risk of even a single “guesstimate” would be unacceptable. To differentiate fiction from reality, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed Part 108, which promises routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. To help fulfil
- [Certifying the Future: How Emerging Aviation is Defining Safe Paths for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/certifying-the-future-how-emerging-aviation-is-defining-safe-paths-for-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning/) - By: Charlton Evans, AG Certification Ambassador At this year’s NBAA-BACE, one of the final panels of the week tackled a question that will shape the next decade of aviation innovation: how to bring machine learning safely into advanced aircraft design. The session, “Clearing a Path to Machine Learning Certification in Business Aviation,” moderated by Wes
- [FRAME™: CNA and RIIS Develop Award-Winning Concept That Leverages Artificial Intelligence For Public Safety ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/frame-cna-and-riis-develop-award-winning-concept-that-leverages-artificial-intelligence-for-public-safety/) - By: John Crissman, CNA Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform the way first responders handle emergencies to potentially save countless lives? Read on to find out how CNA, a not-for-profit analytical organization with deep experience in emergency management, data analytics and artificial
- [Israeli UAV Innovator Attis Aviation Launches Maiden Flight of ROC VTOL](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israeli-uav-innovator-attis-aviation-launches-maiden-flight-of-roc-vtol/) - By: Arie Egozi Attis Aviation, an Israeli technology firm, has achieved a major milestone with the successful maiden flight of its flagship ROC Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle. A turning point in the company’s development program, this first flight confirms the ROC UAV’s promise as a game-changing solution for defense, homeland security
- [SkySafe Unveils Forensics as a Service, Completing the Industry’s First End-to-End Drone Detection and Airspace Intelligence Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skysafe-unveils-forensics-as-a-service-completing-the-industrys-first-end-to-end-drone-detection-and-airspace-intelligence-platform/) - San Diego, Calif. – [November 13, 2025] – SkySafe, the leader in drone detection and airspace intelligence, today announced the launch of Forensics as a Service (FaaS), a turnkey capability that enables law enforcement agencies, public safety teams, and organizations to independently respond to and investigate drone incidents with unprecedented speed and precision. This launch represents
- [ViaSat-3 F2 Launches Tomorrow!](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viasat-3-f2-launches-tomorrow/) - The launch of ViaSat-3 F2 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 from Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida is planned for no earlier than November 13, 2025, at 10:04 p.m. EST, at the start of a 44-minute window. Watch the live launch on the Viasat website!
- [HYSKY Society Expands Board with Two Aviation Leaders: Dr. Anubhav Datta and Kenneth Swartz](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hysky-society-expands-board-with-two-aviation-leaders-dr-anubhav-datta-and-kenneth-swartz/) - Houston, TX — November 11, 2025 — HYSKY Society, the nonprofit dedicated to advancing hydrogen in aviation and aerospace, has announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Dr. Anubhav Datta, Alfred Gessow Professor at the University of Maryland’s Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Kenneth Swartz, renowned aviation journalist, communications strategist,
- [Defending the Wide Perimeter: How Multi-Sensor Command & Control Unifies Large-Scale C-UAS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/defending-the-wide-perimeter-how-multi-sensor-command-control-unifies-large-scale-c-uas-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Defending vast territories from evolving drone threats presents a formidable challenge for security organizations worldwide. As the proliferation of rogue drones accelerates, safeguarding airports, borders, infrastructure and open-air events requires far more than simply multiplying counter-UAS (c-UAS) sensor nodes across the landscape. The real key to success lies in creating a unified,
- [DroneX event director takes full ownership after five years at the helm](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dronex-event-director-takes-full-ownership-after-five-years-at-the-helm/) - Adnan Hiroli has been event director of DroneX (part of the Uncrewed Tech Expo at Excel London) since 2019. For Hiroli, the event was a “passion project”. Now, he has taken full ownership. Under Hiroli’s stewardship, the event has grown continually, in particular due to the rising demand for “drone-focused technologies”. He is taking over the event
- [Cybersecurity and Data Integrity: The Missing Pillars in Professional Drone Pilot Training](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cybersecurity-and-data-integrity-the-missing-pillars-in-professional-drone-pilot-training/) - By: Bronwyn Morgan, AG Training and Education Ambassador For commercial and industrial drone operations, pilot training programs often emphasize flight skills, regulatory compliance, sensor operation and mission planning. These programs frequently overlook cybersecurity and data integrity. For organizations operating drones in critical infrastructure, public safety, mapping, inspection, delivery, or in regulated environments, these two elements
- [ANELLO Photonics: Silicon Photonics Tech That Keeps Autonomy for Land, Air, Sea, and Robots On Course](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/anello-photonics-silicon-photonics-tech-that-keeps-autonomy-for-land-air-sea-and-robots-on-course/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Navigating the modern world, whether by autonomous car, unmanned aerial system (UAS), uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) or warehouse robot, demands exceptional precision. This is especially true in places where GPS signals falter, such as in urban canyons, subsurfaces or on jammed battlefields. In these high-stakes autonomy environments, even a millisecond of drift
- [BAE Systems' Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator approved by U.S. Air Force](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bae-systems-compass-call-mission-crew-simulator-approved-by-u-s-air-force/) - HUDSON, N.H. — Nov. 5, 2025 — BAE Systems' Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator (CCMCS) for the EA-37B electronic attack mission system has been approved for training by the U.S. Air Force and delivered to support interim fielding. The simulator provides realistic training and mission rehearsal for crews of the EA-37B, the U.S. Department of Defense's only long-range,
- [Ashdod Port and Airwayz Complete Groundbreaking Autonomous Drone Pilot - Bringing the Drone Revolution from Rotterdam to Ashdod](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ashdod-port-and-airwayz-complete-groundbreaking-autonomous-drone-pilot-bringing-the-drone-revolution-from-rotterdam-to-ashdod/) - Ashdod, Israel – November 2025 Ashdod Port Company has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (POC) for an autonomous drone ecosystem operating in a live port environment, as part of the Port’s Maritime Technology Hub (Blue Ocean CVC). The pilot was conducted in collaboration with Airwayz, Sentrycs (recently acquired by Ondas Holdings Inc.), FlightOps, Propeller Drones, and
- [Advanced Air Mobility Careers: Preparing the Next-Gen Workforce for eVTOL’s Rise](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/advanced-air-mobility-careers-preparing-the-next-gen-workforce-for-evtols-rise/) - By: Sarah Nilsson, AG Drone and AAM Law Ambassador Advanced air mobility (AAM), or as some regions refer to it, “innovative air mobility” (IAM) represents a holistic shift in how air transport will serve cities, regions and remote areas. At its core, AAM introduces new aircraft types: electrically powered, sometimes hydrogen- or hybrid-based, and increasingly
- ["LEVEL TWENTY" MISSION:UNSEENLABS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING LAUNCH OF SATELLITES BRO-17 AND BRO-20](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/level-twenty-missionunseenlabs-announces-upcominglaunch-of-satellites-bro-17-and-bro-20/) - Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership with Exolaunch, a satellite integration provider, in November from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15rideshare mission. With the launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20,Unseenlabs
- [Securing the Homeland: Inside the Tabletop Exercise That Tested America’s Readiness for Drone-Borne Chaos](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/securing-the-homeland-inside-the-tabletop-exercise-that-tested-americas-readiness-for-drone-borne-chaos/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When drone threats meet crisis planning, the result looks less like science fiction and more like tomorrow’s headlines. That reality came into focus during a recent counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) tabletop (TTX) exercise co-hosted by GrandSKY and the Venable Law Firm. This immersive homeland security simulation explored how quickly chaos can unfold
- [WISPR Systems SkyScout 2 Series: Powering Professionals Across Industries with American‑Made Precision Drones](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wispr-systems-skyscout-2-series-powering-professionals-across-industries-with-american‑made-precision-drones/) - By: Dawn Zoldi From the fields of Mississippi to mission-critical operations across the country, WISPR Systems has carved out a place as one of America’s most respected drone technology companies. Known for building U.S.-made drones designed to endure tough conditions, WISPR’s unmanned systems support sectors ranging from surveying and mapping to utilities, telecommunications, agriculture and
- [Security in the Face of Autonomous Threats: Privacy, Authority and Counter-Drone Action](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/security-in-the-face-of-autonomous-threats-privacy-authority-and-counter-drone-action/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Security today requires agility and foresight as autonomous technologies permeate risk and response. I was honored to host the recent Full Crew newscast, where we heard from three experts at the forefront of this topic: Thomas Keary (Titan Protection), Curtis Walters (Echodyne) and Houston Cantwell (Brig. Gen. USAF Ret, Mitchell Institute of
- [Burkhard Boeckem, CTO of Hexagon, to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/burkhard-boeckem-cto-of-hexagon-to-deliver-keynote-at-geo-week-2026/) - Portland, Maine – USA, November 4, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced that Burkhard Boeckem, Chief Technology Officer at Hexagon, will deliver a keynote address titled Precision and Intelligence: Powering the Next Era of Geospatial Innovation on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from
- [Approving UTM Services: Global Perspectives on Deploying Digital Services](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/approving-utm-services-global-perspectives-on-deploying-digital-services/) - Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) will reshape the future of aviation by enabling drones and other uncrewed aircraft to safely share airspace with traditional aviation. As UTM services proliferate worldwide, the process for approving these digital solutions in a way that balances innovation, safety and scalability has become a focal point for regulators, industry
- [Gogo begins flight testing next-generation air-to-ground connectivity with 5G chip and Gogo AVANCE LX5 and Gogo X3 products.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/gogo-begins-flight-testing-next-generation-air-to-ground-connectivity-with-5g-chip-and-gogo-avance-lx5-and-gogo-x3-products/) - Broomfield, CO./ 3 November 2025 – Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has begun flight testing its next-generation 5G air-to-ground connectivity network for North American customers. Optimizing a Pilatus PC-24 trials platform, the test team is flying on alternate days during the campaign to fully test the potential of the unrestricted Gogo 5G ATG broadband access. Gogo’s engineering
- [International Drone Regulations: Key Updates On BVLOS, UTM and Use Cases from Europe, Canada, Australia and Africa](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/international-drone-regulations-key-updates-on-bvlos-utm-and-use-cases-from-europe-canada-australia-and-africa/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Navigating the world of drone regulations can be challenging. At this year’s Law-Tech Connect, industry leaders and attorneys from Australia, Africa, Canada and Europe highlighted the international landscape of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with a focus on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and UAS traffic management (UTM) operations. Moderated by Virginia
- [AI and Automation Take Center Stage at the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ai-and-automation-take-center-stage-at-the-energy-drone-robotics-forum/) - By: Sean Guerre, Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition From refineries and renewables to pipelines and offshore platforms, drones, robotic, and intelligent systems drive efficiency, safety and sustainability at scale for the energy industry. On November 12, 2025, at The Ion in Houston, more than 200 leaders from energy, utilities, and robotics gathered for the Energy
- [Skydweller Aero, Nokia Federal Solutions Awarded U.S. Navy Contract forBeyond 5G Resilient Tactical Networks](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skydweller-aero-nokia-federal-solutions-awarded-u-s-navy-contract-forbeyond-5g-resilient-tactical-networks/) - Oklahoma City, OK—October 29, 2025 — Skydweller Aero, in partnership with Nokia Federal Solutions Inc., has been awarded a U.S. Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to demonstrate an airborne 5G communication hub capable of delivering secure, resilient networks in contested environments. The initiative, officially titled “Intelligent Radio Access Network for Beyond 5G Resilient
- [ViaSat-3 F2 is launching soon!](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viasat-3-f2-is-launching-soon/) - ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (VS-3 F2) - the second of three VS-3 satellites – is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The mission is planned for no earlier than Wednesday, November 5, 2025, pending range approval. It will liftoff aboard an Atlas V 551 rocket provided
- [Wingcopter and Sincronía Logística to deliver medical supplies by drone in Mexico](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wingcopter-and-sincronia-logistica-to-deliver-medical-supplies-by-drone-in-mexico/) - Tultitlán, Mexico/Weiterstadt, Germany, 28 October 2025 - Sincronía Logística, a Mexican market leader in pharmaceutical logistics, and European drone company Wingcopter have entered a partnership to promote the use of drones for the delivery of medical supplies. The Mexican company plans to use a fleet of Wingcopter 198 drones itself and to deploy them on behalf
- [Deploy in Minutes, Detect for Miles: Rapid Radar Kits in Modern Security Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/deploy-in-minutes-detect-for-miles-rapid-radar-kits-in-modern-security-operations/) - By Dawn Zoldi When seconds define life or death, the ability to see, and act, first can mean everything. As drone and other mobile threats grow faster, smaller and more unpredictable, traditional fixed radar installations struggle to keep up. According to Echodyne’s CEO, Eben Frankenberg, “Drones have changed the very nature of how we think
- [Flex, Scale and Repeat: How Fighter Pilots Wage War When They Have to Drone Shoot Downs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flex-scale-and-repeat-how-fighter-pilots-wage-war-when-they-have-to-drone-shoot-downs/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As dawn broke over the Negev on April 13, 2024, as over 300 drones darkened the skies over Israel, the airspace became a crucible for innovation, courage and rapid adaptability. At the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference in 2025, key players gathered to dissect those harrowing hours, moments that ushered in
- [Op-Ed: Restoring American Leadership in UAS, AAM and eVTOL Technologies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/op-ed-restoring-american-leadership-in-uas-aam-and-evtol-technologies/) - By: Rex Alexander, AG Infrastructure Ambassador On June 6th, 2025, President Donald Trump issued his Executive Order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” in an attempt to restore American leadership in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technologies around the globe. As someone actively engaged in this market,
- [Embention Expands Global Operations With a High-Tech Production Facility in UAE](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-expands-global-operations-with-a-high-tech-production-facility-in-uae/) - Embention is taking another decisive step in its international expansion by enhancing its global manufacturing capabilities with a dedicated production facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Strategically located to bridge Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, this milestone marks a new era of growth and innovation for the company, bringing its advanced drone and
- [Geo Week 2026 Conference Program and Speakers Announced](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geo-week-2026-conference-program-and-speakers-announced/) - Portland, Maine – USA, October 23, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced the conference program and speaker lineup for the 2026 event, taking place February 16-18, 2026, in Denver, CO. This year’s program tackles the most pressing and complex issues in the
- [AX Enterprize Appoints Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ax-enterprize-appoints-abigail-smith-as-chief-operating-officer/) - Yorkville, NY – October 22, 2025 – AX Enterprize, LLC (AX), a leader in advanced aviation technologies, today announced the appointment of Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Smith brings more than three and a half decades of experience in aviation policy, data transformation, organizational leadership, and aviation innovation, positioning AX for operational development as the FAA advances
- [2025 UAS Summit & Expo Draws Highest Attendance in 19 Years](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/2025-uas-summit-expo-draws-highest-attendance-in-19-years/) - Grand Forks, ND – (October 22, 2025) – The 2025 UAS Summit & Expo concluded with record-breaking participation and industry engagement, reinforcing its role as the largest and most influential gathering in the global UAS sector. The event welcomed over 750 attendees, 50 exhibitors and 80 speakers. With representation from 33 U.S. states and seven different countries, this
- [What Japan’s Autonomous Drone Delivery Network Reveals About Urban Air Integration](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-japans-autonomous-drone-delivery-network-reveals-about-urban-air-integration/) - By: Akshata* Across the Asia-Pacific region, the urban air mobility (UAM) market is projected to grow faster than anywhere else in the world. Driven by public investment, private partnerships and expanding infrastructure, the market is expected to expand at an impressive 35% compound annual growth rate through 2032. India and China currently lead this charge
- [The New Air Frontier: Designing the Connected Autonomous Skies of Tomorrow](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-new-air-frontier-designing-the-connected-autonomous-skies-of-tomorrow/) - By: Charlton Evans, AG Certification Ambassador At this year’s NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, a packed room looked skyward (if not literally, then figuratively) during the “Beyond the Horizon” panel. Moderated by Fast Company’s Susan Karlin, the conversation between uAvionix CEO Jon Damush, Skyryse founder Mark Groden, Otto Aviation CEO Paul Touw (represented by COO Scott
- [Maps Are Everything: How Geospatial Infrastructure Shapes Science, Industry and Our Digital Future](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/maps-are-everything-how-geospatial-infrastructure-shapes-science-industry-and-our-digital-future/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Maps help us understand, manage and shape our world. At this year’s GeoGov 25 Summit, Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Geospatial World, and Jack Dangermond, President of Esri, delivered insights that underscore why, in Dangermond’s own words, “geography is everything—it organizes everything.” Their discussion traced the evolution of mapping from static representations to
- [Vatn Systems Launches Inertial Navigation System for Maritime Autonomy Powered by ANELLO Photonics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/vatn-systems-launches-inertial-navigation-system-for-maritime-autonomy-powered-by-anello-photonics/) - PORTSMOUTH, R.I., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vatn Systems, a leading defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the US military and allies, along with commercial customers, today announced the launch of INStinct, a next-generation inertial navigation system (INS) built to deliver precise and resilient maritime navigation in GPS-denied environments at the fraction of the cost
- [Skyways Powers Historic Cargo Deliveries to Offshore Windfarm](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skyways-powers-historic-cargo-deliveries-to-offshore-windfarm/) - AUSTIN, Texas, October 16, 2025 – Skyways, designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft, has demonstrated the unmatched ability of its technology to deliver time-critical supplies in one of the world’s toughest operating environments. In partnership with RWE and Skyports Drone Services, Skyways successfully completed historic beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS)
- [Advisory Board Announced for Geo Week 2026](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/advisory-board-announced-for-geo-week-2026/) - Portland, Maine – USA, October 15, 2025 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and tradeshow that brings together geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders who will be participating on the 2026 Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is responsible for recommending conference topics and speakers, consulting on the
- [GrandSKY Establishes Foundation for Advanced Counter-UAS Ops at Grand Forks AFB](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/grandsky-establishes-foundation-for-advanced-counter-uas-ops-at-grand-forks-afb/) - GRAND FORKS, N.D. — GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial UAS business and aviation park, today announced the deployment of a foundational counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) architecture at Grand Forks Air Force Base. This initiative marks a significant step toward establishing GrandSKY as a premier center for C-UAS testing, development, and operations. The initial phase, now underway, includes
- [Meet HALIA: The Float-n-Fly Maritime Drone That Also Flies Under the Radar](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/meet-halia-the-float-n-fly-maritime-drone-that-also-flies-under-the-radar/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Levanta Tech engineered its novel maritime drone, “HALIA,” to seamlessly transition between air and ocean. It combines a patented Hoverfoil™ system with robust float and fly features that give it the ability to remain low-profile at sea before rising and launching into aerial flight. Read on to better appreciate what makes this
- [Forging the Future of Flight: Why Your Company Belongs with the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/forging-the-future-of-flight-why-your-company-belongs-with-the-aerial-evolution-association-of-canada/) - By: Dan Julin, AG Canada Ambassador The Canadian landscape presents a vast canvas of opportunity. Soaring across it is a technological revolution reshaping industries, redefining possibilities and creating a new frontier of innovation. This is the world of drones or, as we call them in Canada, Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS). At the heart of
- [OpEd - Quantum-Enhanced Right of Way: Manned-Unmanned Skies in Harmony in a Brave New World](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-quantum-enhanced-right-of-way-manned-unmanned-skies-in-harmony-in-a-brave-new-world/) - by Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS In the year 2030, the population density of urban areas will cause rush hour to be a time of extreme congestion. Electric air taxis will be working to transfer a large number of passengers to and from various vertiports, and dozens of electric drones will be working to deliver packages
- [Moove launches AI-powered booking and jet pooling agent with Lone Mountain Travel](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/moove-launches-ai-powered-booking-and-jet-pooling-agent-with-lone-mountain-travel/) - NBAA-BACE (Las Vegas, US) – October 11th, 2025 Cutting-edge technology enabling unique travel experiences Moove empowers aviation professionals with both on-demand and by-the-seat operations, thanks to a passenger-oriented solution. The platform features corporate-branded customer portals and native apps, enabling autonomous booking and seamless travel planning. “With Moove’s dual platform, we empower aviation professionals to streamline
- [Aerora: Proving the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts in Drone Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerora-proving-the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts-in-drone-innovation/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In the drone industry, where speed, compliance and reliability remain the lifeblood of progress, Aerora pushes drone and robotics technologies to new heights. From its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California, Aerora is shaping the global supply chain for drone OEMs. Meet this company, which pushes the boundaries of what NDAA-compliant platforms
- [From Midnight to Mach 2: Flight Instruction Takes Off in the Next Era of Powered Lift](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/from-midnight-to-mach-2-flight-instruction-takes-off-in-the-next-era-of-powered-lift/) - By: Chris “SPinRH” Penningroth, Advanced Air Mobility Institute, European Region Training Officer On August 29, 2025, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute (AAMI) hosted its inaugural industry roundtable on flight instruction for powered lift and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, a milestone moment for an industry on the cusp of transformation. More than sixty participants joined
- [SkyTorch Tactical by Nested Technologies: Lighting the Way for Law Enforcement and Other Specialized Missions](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/skytorch-tactical-by-nested-technologies-lighting-the-way-for-law-enforcement-and-other-specialized-missions/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Nested Technologies, a Canadian manufacturer behind cutting-edge robotics, recently released its SkyTorch Tactical, a purpose-built drone lighting system. They engineered it for those who demand robust, reliable illumination in the most challenging operational environments. Lighting the way for specialized missions, the SkyTorch Tactical empowers first responders, law enforcement teams, industrial inspectors and
- [Blended Security in Action: Titan Protection Integrates Tech, Guards and Innovation for Enterprise-Scale Asset Protection](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/blended-security-in-action-titan-protection-integrates-tech-guards-and-innovation-for-enterprise-scale-asset-protection/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Titan Protection, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, has reframed security services for enterprise clients across the Midwest by expertly blending experienced security professionals with advanced autonomous monitoring technologies. For nearly 15 years, Titan’s forward-thinking approach has earned it recognition as a top-tier security services provider and an innovator at the nexus of
- [America’s “Wicked Hard Problem”: Countering The Unprecedented Drone Threat](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/americas-wicked-hard-problem-countering-the-unprecedented-drone-threat/) - By: Dawn Zoldi (Colonel, USAF Ret.) America’s defense establishment faces what Colonel James Price of Air Combat Command calls “a wicked problem,” one that has fundamentally altered the calculus of air defense: the rapid global proliferation of small, cheap unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and their use in both legitimate and nefarious missions. At the 2025
- [Airways Aviation Announces the Launch of AMELIA – A Global Digital Learning Platform](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/airways-aviation-announces-the-launch-of-amelia-a-global-digital-learning-platform/) - Airways Aviation Group, a leading global provider of aviation education and training, is proud to announce the launch of AMELIA (Airways Management Education & Learning Innovation Academy), a new digital learning platform designed to help further empower students and staff across the Airways Aviation network globally. AMELIA is set to facilitate and enhance the way
- [Fallen Angel: Altitude Angel Insolvent, Sends Shockwaves Through UK Drone Ecosystem](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fallen-angel-altitude-angel-insolvent-sends-shockwaves-through-uk-drone-ecosystem/) - By: Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global U.K. Ambassador In a development that has stunned the UK’s autonomous aviation sector, Altitude Angel, the country’s flagship provider of drone traffic management infrastructure, entered administration (a formal insolvency procedure for a business that cannot pay its debts) on 7 October 2025. The announcement, confirmed by FRP Advisory’s Andy John
- [Geospatial Technology for Public Safety: A Lifeline in the Eye of the Storm](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/geospatial-technology-for-public-safety-a-lifeline-in-the-eye-of-the-storm/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become indispensable to public safety, knitting together data, people and resources when disaster strikes. Nowhere was this more evident than during Hurricane Helene, when North Carolina’s geospatial community mobilized in unprecedented fashion to coordinate rapid response, direct search and rescue (SAR) and support rebuilding efforts across devastated
- [NBAA Pushes FAA for Safety-First Approach to Proposed Drone Regulations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nbaa-pushes-faa-for-safety-first-approach-to-proposed-drone-regulations/) - Washington, DC, Oct. 6, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has provided the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) with feedback on proposed drone regulations, stating any rule must ensure that safety is the highest priority. The FAA’s portion of the proposed rule would allow certain low altitude, beyond visual line of
- [Why Isn’t Advanced Air Mobility Taking Off? Unpacking the Delays Despite SFAR Progress](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/why-isnt-advanced-air-mobility-taking-off-unpacking-the-delays-despite-sfar-progress/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has captured the imagination of many. With sprawling headlines, glossy videos and billions in investment fueling futuristic visions of electric air taxis whisking travelers above urban congestion, it seems the only direction is up. Yet despite more than 700 eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft designs and
- [Gogo announces first Gogo Galileo FDX STC as ALOFT AeroArchitects receives approval covering Boeing Business Jet BBJ737-series aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/gogo-announces-first-gogo-galileo-fdx-stc-as-aloft-aeroarchitects-receives-approval-covering-boeing-business-jet-bbj737-series-aircraft/) - Broomfield, CO./ 6 October 2025 – Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) is pleased to confirm that the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal has been issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Generated by ALOFT AeroArchitects, the inaugural certificate covers Boeing 737NG-based BBJ (Boeing Business Jets) 1 and BBJ2, and BBJ MAX models, and can
- [Clear Words, Safer Skies: A “Words Matter” Review of the FAA Part 108 BVLOS NPRM](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/clear-words-safer-skies-a-words-matter-review-of-the-faa-part-108-bvlos-nprm/) - By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Part 108 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations marks a pivotal advancement in modernizing the National Airspace System (NAS). Yet, as the rule moves toward implementation, it’s crucial to address habitual language ambiguities and raise the accountability bar for
- [Autonomous OGI Drones now Alternative Test Method for EPA Subpart OOOOa, OOOOb](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomous-ogi-drones-now-alternative-testmethod-for-epa-subpart-ooooa-oooob/) - [Austin, TX – Oct 1, 2025] – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Percepto’s autonomous OGI drone system as an Alternative Test Method (ATM) under Subparts OOOOa & OOOOb—authorizing the use of fully remote OGI inspections for federal compliance for new and existing sources. Percepto’s solution is EPA-approved for detecting emissions under 1kg/hr,
- [Electra Expands U.S. and European Facilities to Accelerate Development of Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electra-expands-u-s-and-european-facilities-to-accelerate-development-of-hybrid-electric-ultra-short-aircraft/) - Electra’s rapid growth and top engineering talent drive production of the EL9 forward Manassas, VA and Bleienbach, Switzerland – September 30, 2025 – Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”) today announced the expansion of its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company’s rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short
- [ViaSat-3 Flight 2 arrives at Cape Canaveral ahead of launch](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/viasat-3-flight-2-arrives-at-cape-canaveral-ahead-of-launch/) - September 30, 2025 -Viasat’s ultra-high-capacity ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (VS-3 F2) satellite has completed its cross-country flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The smooth delivery of our cutting-edge satellite to its launch destination brings us one step closer to delivering major benefits to our global commercial, consumer, and defense customers. VS-3
- [DEXA Closes Oversubscribed $15M Seed Funding to Introduce At Home Drone Delivery in Major Metropolitan Markets](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dexa-closes-oversubscribed-15m-seed-funding-to-introduce-at-home-drone-delivery-in-major-metropolitan-markets/) - DAYTON, Ohio, September 24, 2025 – DEXA, a leading innovator in autonomous drone delivery, today announced the completion of its $15M Seed Round. The Seed was raised in three oversubscribed stages (2021, 2023 and 2025), each totaling $5M. The round was led by G2A Investment Partners, with participation from Venture 53 and Tech Square Ventures, both bringing
- [Countdown to Harmonized Skies 2025: Why Zurich is the Place to Be for Digital Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/countdown-to-harmonized-skies-2025-why-zurich-is-the-place-to-be-for-digital-aviation/) - By: Koen De Vos, Secretary General GUTMA Lake Zurich, Alpine air and chocolate: the city hardly needs more selling points. Yet this year, Zurich adds another: it becomes the stage where Europe’s digital aviation future takes off. GUTMA’s Harmonized Skies Conference will touch down here, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Why?
- [Nested Technologies and Infinit Drones: Two Drone Sector Companies, One Huge Impact](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nested-technologies-and-infinit-drones-two-drone-sector-companies-one-huge-impact/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As industries worldwide increasingly embrace automation and advanced unmanned technologies, two Canadian companies aim to reshape the landscape: Nested Technologies and Infinit Drones. Nested has steadily built its reputation through nearly two decades of focused research, development and manufacturing, delivering everything from BVLOS-certified aircraft to custom robotics solutions. Operating out of a
- [Federal Leadership Needed: Why Public Safety Drone Operations Demand Their Own Rules](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/federal-leadership-needed-why-public-safety-drone-operations-demand-their-own-rules/) - By: Michelle Duquette (CEO, 3 MAD Air) & David Lewin (Host, This Week in Drones) Federal policy for drone operations is at a crossroads. As Congress debates new authorities under the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, voices from the recent “This Week in Drones” podcast underscore why public safety agencies,
- [FAA Part 146: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Certifying Drone Data Service Providers](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/faa-part-146-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-certifying-drone-data-service-providers/) - By: Abigail Smith, AG Ambassador The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new proposed rule, Part 146, “Certification of Unmanned Aircraft System Data Service Providers,” lays out a framework for Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs). While this may sound like just another acronym, it’s actually one of the biggest shifts yet in how the FAA plans to
- [Landmark Year for Advanced Air Mobility in Africa: Milestones, Momentum and Challenges Ahead](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/landmark-year-for-advanced-air-mobility-in-africa-milestones-momentum-and-challenges-ahead/) - By: Peter Karanja, AG Africa Ambassador Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is becoming a reality across Africa, and with it, new aviation technologies across the continent. In 2025, Africa claimed a series of achievements that set global precedents and illustrated its emergence as a leader in next-generation air transport. Governments, regulators, humanitarian agencies and technology pioneers
- [What FAA Part 108 Could Mean for Public Safety Drone Operations ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-faa-part-108-could-mean-for-public-safety-drone-operations/) - By: Jason Day, AG Public Safety Ambassador The FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule signals a defining shift for drones in American airspace, especially for public safety agencies looking to expand beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. By laying out a framework for routine BVLOS use, Part 108 sets the stage for new operational categories,
- [Unlocking Digitalized Industrial Inspection: Scout 137 Drone from ScoutDI Leads the Way](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unlocking-digitalized-industrial-inspection-scout-137-drone-from-scoutdi-leads-the-way/) - By: Dawn Zoldi ScoutDI, a standout in the drone technology sector, has swiftly established itself as a global leader in digitalized inspections of industrial confined spaces. With the third iteration of its flagship Scout 137 drone, the Norwegian company does not merely address inspection pain points but also sets a benchmark for data-driven asset management
- [Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Trends in 2025: Hybrid Power, Global Hubs and Pilot Programs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/advanced-air-mobility-and-evtol-trends-in-2025-hybrid-power-global-hubs-and-pilot-programs/) - By: Dawn Zoldi 2025 has marked a pivotal year for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) across the world. With new partnerships, ground-breaking events, and ambitious pilot programs, these aircraft continue to reshape how cities approach transportation, urban planning and sustainability. In the latest Full Crew newscast, host Mike Pehel
- [The Future of Aviation: Becoming an eVTOL Pilot - FAA's New Regulations Open Up Career Opportunities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-future-of-aviation-becoming-an-evtol-pilot-faas-new-regulations-open-up-career-opportunities/) - By: Sarah Nilsson, AG Drone & AAM Law Ambassador As the aviation industry stands on the brink of a revolutionary change, aspiring pilots are increasingly drawn to the exciting prospect of flying electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The allure of this cutting-edge technology has many asking: "How does one become an eVTOL pilot
- [Just Shoot It Down? Who Can Take Down Rogue Drones in the U.S.](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/just-shoot-it-down-who-can-take-down-rogue-drones-in-the-u-s/) - By: Abigail Smith, AG C-UAS Ambassador As mysterious drone sightings continue to frustrate residents and authorities in New Jersey, the question on everyone's mind is: who has the power to stop these aerial intruders? These recent events, and others (including drone swarms near a major Air Force base), have sparked intense debate about counter-unmanned aircraft
- [Mysterious Drone Sightings: This Isn't How It's Supposed to Work](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mysterious-drone-sightings-this-isnt-how-its-supposed-to-work/) - By: Maj Gen (USAF Ret) James Poss, AG Defense Ambassador Since before Thanksgiving, dozens of unidentified flying objects have been spotted in the skies over New Jersey and no one knows what they are. Are they drones? UFOs? Swamp gas reflecting from a weather balloon trapped in a thermal pocket and reflecting the light from
- [The Future of Advanced Air Mobility Will Require a Solid Foundation of Vertical Flight Infrastructure Standards](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-future-of-advanced-air-mobility-will-require-a-solid-foundation-of-vertical-flight-infrastructure-standards/) - By: Rex Alexander, AG Infrastructure Ambassador As the aviation industry evolves, an emerging sector that aims to introduce electrically powered Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft into our airspace, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), promises to offer new transportation options. However, the success of this vision hinges on a critical yet often overlooked component: the enabling
- [7 Time Management Tips for Busy Tech Entrepreneurs](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/7-time-management-tips-for-busy-tech-entrepreneurs/) - By: Eno Umoh, AG Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador As an entrepreneur, you’re surrounded by constant demands. Everyone wants a piece of your time. Before you know it, you’re stuck in reactive mode, putting out fires while the real work takes a backseat. But time is your most valuable asset. It’s even more important than money.
- [America Must Continue to Lead Global Harmonization of Aviation Standards for Safe Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/america-must-continue-to-lead-global-harmonization-of-aviation-standards-for-safe-operations/) - By: Phil Kenul, AG Standards Ambassador The tragic midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Washington D.C. has once again thrust aviation safety into the spotlight. As we grapple with the loss of 67 lives in this devastating accident, it is crucial to examine the broader implications for airspace safety, the
- [How To Navigate BVLOS Regulations in Africa](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-to-navigate-bvlos-regulations-in-africa/) - By: Peter Karanja, AG Africa Ambassador Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations have emerged as a critical tool to address healthcare, security and infrastructure management challenges, among others, in Africa. However, navigating the complex regulatory landscape remains a major hurdle for most operators. This article explores the current landscape of BVLOS regulations in
- [Israel Advances Autonomous Systems for Combat Logistics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/israel-advances-autonomous-systems-for-combat-logistics/) - By: Arie Ergozi The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), with the help of Israeli technology companies, continue to lead the development and implementation of autonomous systems for combat logistics. While experts predict that fully autonomous weapon systems may still be decades away, Israel has made significant strides to bring more autonomy into combat operations, with a
- [We’re Going International: How U.S. Companies Can Unlock Global Opportunities with Strategic Partnerships](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/were-going-international-how-u-s-companies-can-unlock-global-opportunities-with-strategic-partnerships/) - By: Eno Umoh, AG Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador Expanding internationally is one of the fastest ways to scale. But most U.S. companies don’t do it. Why? Because global expansion sounds complicated. Different laws, different business cultures, different ways of doing things—it can be overwhelming. But here’s the truth: if you only focus on the U.S.
- [Words Matter: Defining “Risk” in Modern Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/words-matter-defining-risk-in-modern-aviation/) - By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador In this first segment of our “Words Matter” series, aimed at candidly discussing the impacts word choices can have on achieving operational success, we start with “risk.” Read on to dive deeper into the different meanings of “risk” to a few different folks… and what we might do to
- [Crash and Burn or Lift Off: What Do Drones & AAM Look Like Under Trump 2.0?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/crash-and-burn-or-lift-off-what-do-drones-aam-look-like-under-trump-2-0/) - By: Sarah Nilsson, AG Drone & AAM Law Ambassador As the dust settles on President Trump's return to the White House, the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and drone industries find themselves at a crossroads. Will they soar to new heights or face turbulence in this administration's airspace? Let's navigate through the policy shifts and potential
- [Cyber Storm at Sea: Maritime Leaders Call for Unified Action on Cybersecurity](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cyber-storm-at-sea-maritime-leaders-call-for-unified-action-on-cybersecurity/) - By: Bronwyn Morgan, AG Training & Education Ambassador At the recent AFCEA Homeland Security Conference in Atlanta, maritime cybersecurity took center stage in a panel that brought together key voices from the Coast Guard, industry leaders, and education institutes. The message was clear: as the vast majority of America’s trade moves through seaports, the nation’s
- [Counter-UAS Technology: Catching a Drone Stalker](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/counter-uas-technology-catching-a-drone-stalker/) - By: Abigail Smith, AG C-UAS Ambassador In recent years, the increased use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, for recreational and commercial activities has also led to a corresponding increase in threats to public safety, privacy and security. Counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems are designed to detect, identify, track and sometimes neutralize unauthorized drones. One less
- [OpED - Do the DEW: The AAM Industry Needs to Know About This Counter-Measure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-do-the-dew-the-aam-industry-needs-to-know-about-this-counter-measure/) - By: Zev Nadler, Emerging Aviation Ambassador As the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector moves us toward a future filled with emerging aviation technologies, the conversation around security must become more focused. The advent of AAM, characterized by its use of highly automated aircraft with electric propulsion, vertical take off and landing capabilities and sustainable systems,
- [TAK IS THE WAY](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/tak-is-the-way/) - Team Awareness Kit (TAK) as a suite of georeferenced imagery and communications tools that allow for scaled operational planning, data sharing, visualized elevation data, and target management. With TAK, your team can get oriented quickly, make better informed decisions and quickly respond to threats. Simply put, TAK is a mobile friendly, dots on a map technology that allows agencies to visualize multiple data sets. Some of the common data that can be visualized is:
- [The GPS-Denial Dilemma: Israeli Solutions For Autonomous Military Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-gps-denial-dilemma-israeli-solutions-for-autonomous-military-systems/) - By: Arie Ergozi The conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies in Gaza and Lebanon, which began on October 7, 2023, served as a wake up call to the vulnerability of GPS-based navigation systems in military operations. During this conflict, as both Hezbollah and Israel simultaneously disrupted GPS signals, the urgent need for autonomous systems to
- [Opening Up Europe’s Skies: The Future of Drone Operations with U-space](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/opening-up-europes-skies-the-future-of-drone-operations-with-u-space/) - By: Joanna Wieczorek, AG Europe Ambassador and Yves Morier Imagine a future where drones zip through the skies, delivering packages, inspecting infrastructure, and capturing breathtaking views without ever colliding with manned aircraft. This is the promise of U-space, a European initiative designed to manage drone traffic efficiently and safely. U-space is the European counterpart to
- [The Only Way is Up: An Overview of the Current Landscape of Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the UK](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-only-way-is-up-an-overview-of-the-current-landscape-of-drones-and-advanced-air-mobility-aam-in-the-uk/) - By: Philip Hicks, AG U.K. Ambassador The UK continues to position itself as a global leader in drone technology and AAM, having made significant strides in regulatory frameworks, industry innovation and practical applications. However, the journey has not been without its challenges for stakeholders who must navigate complex regulations and public concerns. Growing Profile Across
- [OpEd - Shaping the Future of Digital Aviation – Together](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-shaping-the-future-of-digital-aviation-together/) - By: Koen de Vos, GUTMA We are at a pivotal juncture in aviation’s evolution — one marked by urgency, complexity and the promise of transformation. As global advocates for drones and digital aviation, the Global UTM Association (GUTMA) mission is clear: to accelerate implementation and unlock global markets. While companies are poised to scale, commercial
- [BVLOS Infrastructure Utilities Operations: The Value Proposition of Section 44807](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/bvlos-infrastructure-utilities-operations-the-value-proposition-of-section-44807/) - By: Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador As uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) technology advances, so does its potential to contribute to various sectors, particularly infrastructure utilities. Of the multiple paths to beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) scalability, one framework facilitating this integration is the FAA Section 44807 authorization. Unlike the Small UAS Rule (14 CFR
- [9 Trends Shaping the Future of Global Autonomy: Reflections On XPONENTIAL Europe](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/9-trends-shaping-the-future-of-global-autonomy-reflections-on-xponential-europe/) - By: Eno Umoh, AG Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador As we fast approach XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston, I took a few minutes to reflect back on the XPONENTIAL Europe 2025 in Düsseldorf a few months ago. It was nothing like your typical drone show. If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you know not all
- [Financing Advanced Air Mobility In Africa: Insights From Kenya's First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/financing-advanced-air-mobility-in-africa-insights-from-kenyas-first-advanced-air-mobility-symposium/) - By: Peter Karanja, AG Africa Ambassador Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has the potential to solve Africa's unique problems, such as poor infrastructure, slow economic growth, traffic congestion, and inadequate connectivity in underserved areas. However, like other AAM projects worldwide, AAM has yet to take root in Africa due to a lack of funding. Recently, Kenya
- [Unlocking Success: The Entrepreneurial Operating System for Tech Innovators](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unlocking-success-the-entrepreneurial-operating-system-for-tech-innovators/) - By: Chris Corgnati In the fast-paced world of technology startups and high-tech companies, visionary founders often find themselves juggling multiple roles to get their businesses off the ground…through sheer will power. But how many founders do you know who are brilliant visionaries, skilled leaders and great business operators? The person who truly possesses all three
- [EDR Summit 2025: Where Innovation Takes Flight, Rolls and Dives](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/edr-summit-2025-where-innovation-takes-flight-rolls-and-dives/) - By: Sean Guerre and Megan Horn, Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition Each year, professionals at the intersection of energy, industrial operations as well as cutting-edge robotics, drones and geospatial converge for one purpose: to connect, innovate and scale the future of automation at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit (EDR Summit). Now entering its 9th
- [How Olympic Cities Are Shaping the Real Future of Advanced Air Mobility (And It’s Not Just About Air Taxis)](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-olympic-cities-are-shaping-the-real-future-of-advanced-air-mobility-and-its-not-just-about-air-taxis/) - By: Clint Harper, AG AAM Ambassador Flight has always been about more than transportation, machines or speed. It's about connection. It’s about how all life relates to the sky; whether moving through it, dreaming beneath it or drawing inspiration from its vitality and vastness. That relationship continues to evolve with Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which
- [The Dangers of Using “Data” as a Buzzword](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-dangers-of-using-data-as-a-buzzword/) - By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador In today’s digital age, folks use the word “data” in so many circumstances that it’s increasingly difficult to follow the conversations. The word means different things to different people. This leads to misunderstandings and slowed progress. Its misuse can even unintentionally spread false information or give the impression you
- [RoboDozer: Redefining Autonomous Military Engineering](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/robodozer-redefining-autonomous-military-engineering/) - By: Arie Ergozi Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) stands at the forefront of autonomous military technology, pushing boundaries with its cutting-edge solutions. On March 26, 2025, IAI demonstrated the capabilities of its groundbreaking RoboDozer by operating it remotely from the United States to perform tasks across the globe in Israel. This milestone highlights the progress in
- [OpEd - “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-the-reports-of-my-demise-are-greatly-exaggerated-rf-counter-uas-solutions-are-still-alive-and-kicking/) - By: Tom Adams People often attribute the popular quote noted in the title to Mark Twain in the late 1800s. Although the exact quote and the incident that inspired it can vary, the quote humorously indicates that something or someone is still alive or thriving, despite rumors to the contrary. It can also be used to
- [EFIX300: Israel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Setting A New Standard in Autonomous Unmanned Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/efix300-israels-hybrid-electric-vtol-setting-a-new-standard-in-autonomous-unmanned-aviation/) - By: Arie Ergozi Israeli innovation has once again made headlines in the realm of unmanned aviation. EFIX Aviation, a Tel Aviv-based company, has unveiled the EFIX300—a breakthrough hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) rotorcraft that redefines what’s possible for both defense and civilian applications. Leadership and Vision: EFIX Aviation’s Expertise in UAV Development Led by
- [Delivering on Airspace Management: CNA’s UCATS™ Tool](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/delivering-on-airspace-management-cnas-ucats-tool/) - By: Dr. Rebekah Yang, CNA On a recent day in Howard County, Maryland, the skies bustled with activity as drones delivered packages and meals. Over 15,000 small uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) flights were launched from two warehouses and three fast-food outlets throughout the day. However, issues arose in areas where drone traffic became too congested.
- [Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-junk-what-it-is-why-we-should-care-and-what-we-should-do-about-it/) - By: Tracy Reynolds, AG Space and Maritime Ambassador Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about 25-35 miles per hour? Now imagine that ball traveling at about or approximately 17,000 miles per hour.
- [Size Matters: The Group 1–3 UAS Business Case Differentiators](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/size-matters-the-group-1-3-uas-business-case-differentiators/) - By: Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador With the recent move for some operators to utilize a 44807 authorization and the impending publication of the long-anticipated Part 108 notice of public rulemaking (NPRM), the commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry continues to evolve on both the regulatory and technology fronts. With this evolution, the demand for
- [Korea’s Drone Ecosystem Is Taking Off: 7 Industry Insights from Drone Show Korea 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/koreas-drone-ecosystem-is-taking-off-7-industry-insights-from-drone-show-korea-2025/) - By: Eno Umoh, AG Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador Asia’s largest drone conference, Drone Show Korea (DSK) 2025, marked its tenth year in Busan with record participation. Often overshadowed by China’s command of the drone market, South Korea’s drone industry proved that it’s a powerhouse in its own right. For those wondering what’s going on with
- [The Sky Will Belong to the Prepared: Training the Next Generation of BVLOS Drone Operators Under Part 108](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-sky-will-belong-to-the-prepared-training-the-next-generation-of-bvlos-drone-operators-under-part-108/) - By: Bronwyn Morgan, AG Training & Education Ambassador The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will soon introduce Part 108, a proposed new rule to support the advancement of drone operations by formally enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This regulatory shift will bring widespread change to the U.S. drone ecosystem by making it possible
- [Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aviation-3-0-the-electric-age-advanced-air-mobility-and-the-transformative-value-of-eaircraft-for-society/) - By: Gary Vermaak, Advanced Air Mobility Institute We have entered the era of Aviation 3.0. Electric aircraft (eAircraft) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies have reshaped how we think about transportation, emergency response and humanitarian missions. From small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) delivering life-saving medicines to remote villages, to electric air ambulances quietly navigating urban
- [Beyond the Headlines: Public Safety's Real Perspective on Drone Manufacturer Bans](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-the-headlines-public-safetys-real-perspective-on-drone-manufacturer-bans/) - By: Jason Day, AG Public Safety Ambassador In recent years, drone manufacturer bans have sparked heated debates across industries, with public safety agencies at the center of the conversation. While policymakers cite security concerns and national interests as reasons for restricting certain manufacturers, they often overlook the real impact on emergency response, disaster relief, and
- [What’s Going On With Drones In South Asia? Updates From Kathmandu](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/whats-going-on-with-drones-in-south-asia-updates-from-kathmandu/) - By: Eno Umoh, AG Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador We often don’t hear a lot about drones in South Asia. The South Asia Drone Forum changed all of that. The forum, held this April in Kathmandu, Nepal, and led by the World Bank in partnership with Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, brought together
- [Safety And Security Before Scale: How African Stakeholders Are Rethinking AAM From Day One](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/safety-and-security-before-scale-how-african-stakeholders-are-rethinking-aam-from-day-one/) - By: Peter Karanja, AG Africa Ambassador As Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) takes shape in Africa, stakeholders aren’t rushing to scale before figuring out the safety and security aspect. Instead, they are asking questions, confronting the hard truths, and developing security and safety frameworks that apply to the African landscape. A panel discussion that brought together
- [Sky-High Solutions: The Drone Deliveries Reshaping Europe’s Logistics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sky-high-solutions-the-drone-deliveries-reshaping-europes-logistics/) - By: Joanna Wieczorek, AG Europe Ambassador and Yves Morier Drone deliveries continue to quietly transform logistics and supply chains throughout the European Union (EU). From industrial ports to healthcare facilities and humanitarian missions, drones have become an essential tool for faster, greener, and more efficient transportation of goods. This article delves deeply into the current
- [What Can India Learn from U.S. and Canadian BVLOS Drone Regulations?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-can-india-learn-from-u-s-and-canadian-bvlos-drone-regulations/) - By: Akshata, AG Ambassador for Asia India stands at a critical juncture in drone regulation, especially when it comes to enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. As the global drone ecosystem matures, the United States’ newly proposed Part 108 rule and Canada’s progressive approach offer a clear blueprint for action. The U.S.
- [Words Matter: Clarifying ‘Trust’ in Advanced Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/words-matter-clarifying-trust-in-advanced-aviation/) - By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador “Trust” is vital but misunderstood in our complex world. We apply it to pilots, software updates, allies and autonomous vehicles alike, which creates risks across aviation, cybersecurity, national security and autonomy. We can’t keep using it as a buzzword. We need to clarify what we mean by “trust.” In
- [Sun ‘n Fun Goes Vertical: The Stories, Tech Updates and Organizations To Inspire Next-Generation Aviators](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/sun-n-fun-goes-vertical-the-stories-tech-updates-and-organizations-to-inspire-next-generation-aviators/) - By: Rex Alexander, AG Infrastructure Ambassador At this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Airshow, held in Lakeland, Florida, I had the pleasure of speaking with numerous individuals representing the helicopter and vertical flight market. While Sun ‘n Fun has predominantly focused on the airplane industry in the past, this year, the helicopter and vertical flight community
- [Electric Utilities & Drones: Innovation vs. Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electric-utilities-drones-innovation-vs-security/) - By Michelle Duquette (CEO, 3 MAD Air) & David Lewin (Host, This Week in Drones) The conversation about drones and remote identification (Remote ID) continues to race ahead, but too often, leaves out the very sector that brought so much urgency to the table: energy utilities. It’s time to refocus on the unique opportunities and
- [What Is A Droneport Anyway? Unregulated Infrastructure Unnecessarily Adds Risk](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/what-is-a-droneport-anyway-unregulated-infrastructure-unnecessarily-adds-risk/) - By: Clint Harper, AG AAM Ambassador In a request for information (RFI) last year that received only nine responses, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) asked the question: what is a droneport? While many answered this question in their responses, the overall vibe resembled a collective shrug. Not because it didn’t matter, but because logistics drones were
- [The Fine Print of Part 108: BVLOS Gotchas That Could Trip Up Energy Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-fine-print-of-part-108-bvlos-gotchas-that-could-trip-up-energy-operations/) - By: Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador The FAA’s new Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lays out a sweeping framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations—regulations that will shape the future of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S. airspace. While the proposal unlocks opportunity across many industries, this article zeroes in on
- [Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/trusted-multifaceted-remote-id-the-next-generation-solution-for-drone-security-and-compliance-under-faa-part-108/) - By: Abigail Smith, AG C-UAS Ambassador You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones - but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in drone identification technology, TM-RID addresses the privacy, security and regulatory needs for advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations under both Part 107
- [Integrated Drones, Robots and Vessels: The Next Leap in Multi-Domain Autonomy](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/integrated-drones-robots-and-vessels-the-next-leap-in-multi-domain-autonomy/) - By: Pramod Raheja, AG Autonomy Ambassador Unmanned systems in the sky, on land and across the sea continue to change the conduct of missions worldwide. Drones deliver real-time surveillance from above, ground robots handle tough terrain and logistics and maritime vessels dominate surface and underwater operations. Bringing these diverse technologies together creates teams capable of
- [Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions: Real Global Efficiencies and Industry Insights from Commercial UAV Expo 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomous-drone-in-a-box-solutions-real-global-efficiencies-and-industry-insights-from-commercial-uav-expo-2025/) - By: Juan B. Plaza, AG Operational Safety Ambassador The Commercial UAV Expo 2025 panel “How Real-World Efficiencies Are Being Enabled by Drone-in-a-Box (DIB) Solutions” showcased autonomous DIB solutions and highlighted how these systems deliver tangible efficiencies across various industries, especially now that flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) are around the corner. Unlike traditional
- [Global Autonomous Tech Startups: Perspectives from Africa, Asia & Europe](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/global-autonomous-tech-startups-perspectives-from-africa-asia-europe/) - By: Eno Umoh, Business & Entrepreneurship Ambassador Expert voices from three continents gathered to talk about the state of autonomous tech startups and provided a real-world look at how startups are thriving, and struggling, across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Read on to learn what it will take to succeed in these fast-changing markets, along with
- [OpEd - Beyond the Earthly Rulebook: Navigating the Cosmic Gray Zone in Space ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-beyond-the-earthly-rulebook-navigating-the-cosmic-gray-zone-in-space/) - By: Tracy L. Reynolds, AG Maritime and Space Law Ambassador As humanity’s ambitions propel us beyond Earth’s boundaries, we find ourselves at the edge of a new legal frontier where established rules blur and uncertainty reigns. In the ever-expanding cosmos, traditional laws struggle to keep pace with rapid technological advances, commercial ventures and the profound
- [Drones and Critical Infrastructure: Why Section 2209 is Crucial for National Security Now More Than Ever](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-and-critical-infrastructure-why-section-2209-is-crucial-for-national-security-now-more-than-ever/) - By Nate Ernst, AG Energy Ambassador In the wake of mysterious aircraft sightings that have gripped the nation's attention and sparked widespread speculation, the spotlight has turned to a critical yet often overlooked aspect of national security: the protection of infrastructure from potential drone threats. And yet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has still not
- [Top 5 Lead Generation Strategies for Autonomous Tech Companies in 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/top-5-lead-generation-strategies-for-autonomous-tech-companies-in-2025/) - Discover the top 5 lead generation strategies for autonomous tech companies to drive high-quality leads and conversions in 2025.
- [TruWeather Launches First-Ever, Low-Altitude Weather Sensor Network in AllianceTexas](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/truweather-launches-first-ever-low-altitude-weather-sensor-network-in-alliancetexas/) - TruWeather Solutions, a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) weather innovation, in partnership with Hillwood, the City of Fort Worth and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, announces the deployment of the first-ever, comprehensive, low-altitude weather data system in North Texas. The new strategic initiative will support the safe and reliable growth of
- [Unlocking the Potential of P4 Collaboration Across Sectors: Geospatial Partnerships Redefine Global Resilience](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/unlocking-the-potential-of-p4-collaboration-across-sectors-geospatial-partnerships-redefine-global-resilience/) - By: Dawn Zoldi This article draws insights from two dynamic plenary panels at the recent GeoGov25 Summit held in Washington, DC, where leaders across government, industry, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector gathered to confront geospatial challenges head-on. Showcasing the FireSat model and P4 (public, private, philanthropic partnerships), the sessions featured forward-looking exchanges among the leaders
- [Op-Ed - Why GPS-Only Solutions Are Not Enough: The Case for Independent Surveillance in Part 108 BVLOS Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/op-ed-why-gps-only-solutions-are-not-enough-the-case-for-independent-surveillance-in-part-108-bvlos-drone-operations/) - By: Ray Adams,* AG Contributor As the FAA’s Part 108 rule for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations moves toward implementation, it’s clear that advanced cooperative technologies like ADS-B will play a role in traffic management. Yet, if there’s one inescapable lesson from decades of air traffic control (ATC) and the recent surge
- [Buscaro raises $2M to scale safe, tech-enabled commuting across Pakistan](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/buscaro-raises-2m-to-scale-safe-tech-enabled-commuting-across-pakistan/) - Karachi, Pakistan - September 18, 2025; In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses are overcrowded, rickshaws are unsafe, and ride-hailing apps are expensive and unreliable for daily use. For millions of commuters, the lack of safe and structured
- [SWEAR’s Security Platform Validated by ESI Convergent, Signaling a New Standard in Digital Content Authenticity](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/swears-security-platform-validated-by-esi-convergent-signaling-a-new-standard-in-digital-content-authenticity/) - Boise, Idaho — SWEAR, a leader in digital content authenticity, today announces that the SWEAR Security platform has been officially validated by ESI Convergent following a comprehensive evaluation of its capabilities. The validation solidifies the fact that SWEAR’s technology is at the forefront of security content integrity, particularly in the realm of real-time video surveillance, public
- [𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 “𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁” (𝗧𝗔𝗞) 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦-𝗔/) - DRONERESPONDERS has partnered with UAS Strategic to facilitate a TAK Working Group which will provide learning sessions on how TAK can be used as a means to a tactical common operational picture for ground and air assets. This initiative will provide a TAK sandbox where public safety agencies can learn and explore the various aspects
- [Expert Viewpoints: The Evolving Integration of Drones in Global Law Enforcement](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/expert-viewpoints-the-evolving-integration-of-drones-in-global-law-enforcement/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The integration of drones into law enforcement globally has moved from experimental pilot programs to essential components of modern policing. At the Government Business Executive Forum (GBEF)EDGE 25 Security Summit, leading experts from the United States and Europe gathered to discuss the current landscape, operational challenges and future prospects for UAS in
- [Grounded or Cleared for Takeoff? FAA’s BVLOS Rule Could Make or Break Small Drone Businesses](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/grounded-or-cleared-for-takeoff-faas-bvlos-rule-could-make-or-break-small-drone-businesses/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations presents significant practical impacts for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) businesses. Experts at the recent Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) BVLOS Stakeholder Summit evaluated where the rule supports entrepreneurship and safety…and where it risks burdening or sidelining
- [Nokia’s Drone Solution: 5G Takes Flight](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/nokias-drone-solution-5g-takes-flight/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As industries and public agencies seek to expand the boundaries of what’s possible in aerial data, security and emergency response, Nokia Drone Network solution leads the charge, fueled by the power of 5G. By combining rugged, modular hardware with seamless connectivity and a turnkey operational approach, Nokia aims to redefine the next
- [WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wispr-systems-unveils-skyscout-2-and-skyscout-2/) - Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of its flagship SkyScout platform. Designed with input from professionals in surveying, mapping and inspection, the new models deliver greater performance, resilience and operator control while
- [North Dakota: Flying In Formation to Supersize the Drone Industry](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/north-dakota-flying-in-formation-to-supersize-the-drone-industry/) - By: Dawn Zoldi When it comes to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), North Dakota continues getting bigger and better every day, both in ambition and achievement. On the flight deck, leading this ascent, stand two visionary leaders: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and Tom Swoyer, President of GrandSKY. Their relentless advocacy and leadership have propelled North Dakota
- [Epson Celebrates Shipping Milestone of BreakthroughM-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit at ION GNSS+ 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/epson-celebrates-shipping-milestone-of-breakthroughm-g370pdt-inertial-measurement-unit-at-ion-gnss-2025/) - Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2025 – Epson, a leading global supplier of high-performance components including quartz crystal-based inertial sensors and semiconductors, today announced its milestone moment at the ION GNSS+ 2025 Trade Show on September 10–11, 2025, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (Booth #323). Epson is showcasing the M-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU),
- [Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency Complete Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-systems-command-space-development-agencycomplete-successful-launch-of-first-tranche-1-satellites/) - EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles (SV) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. With the support of Space System Command’s Assured Access to Space (AATS) and Space Launch Delta 30, a
- [The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-delta-between-approved-bvlos-operations-and-faa-nprm-substantial-gaps-could-impact-commercial-drone-integration/) - By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward a repeatable regulatory framework for BVLOS and advanced automated drone missions. However, as experts emphasized during the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) BVLOS Stakeholder Summit, the
- [Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Regulations: Why Full Autonomy Matters Under FAA’s NPRM](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos-drone-regulations-why-full-autonomy-matters-under-faas-nprm/) - By: Dawn Zoldi* As the United States approaches unlocking routine nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, industry must fully embrace higher levels of autonomy to realize the scale, safety and operational excellence that BVLOS promises. While the FAA’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lays a solid regulatory foundation, ultimately the actions
- [Hottest New Drones Unveiled at Commercial UAV Expo 2025: Standout Innovations On A Crowded Show Floor](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hottest-new-drones-unveiled-at-commercial-uav-expo-2025-standout-innovations-on-a-crowded-show-floor/) - By: Dawn Zoldi In my humble opinion, the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 set a new benchmark for innovation and buzz in Las Vegas, as an unprecedented wave of new drone companies unveiled their platforms to a global audience. With what appeared to be record-breaking attendance, this year’s show felt not just like a gathering of
- [Balancing Security and Scalability: Drone Industry Calls for Risk-Based TSA Regulations on BVLOS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/balancing-security-and-scalability-drone-industry-calls-for-risk-based-tsa-regulations-on-bvlos-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi With the comment period for the Part 108 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Public Rulemaking (NPRM) just days away, comments from drone delivery and critical infrastructure experts who dissected the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) proposed security requirements at the recent Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) Summit, illuminated deep concerns that
- [Commercial UAV Expo 2025 Convenes Global DroneLeaders Amid Pivotal BVLOS Rulemaking](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/commercial-uav-expo-2025-convenes-global-droneleaders-amid-pivotal-bvlos-rulemaking/) - Portland, Maine – USA, September 8, 2025 — Commercial drone professionals from around the world gathered last week for the 11th edition of Commercial UAV Expo, held September 2–4, 2025, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The event drew 3,393 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 62 countries, out of 3,920 total registrants,
- [Quantum Systems Announces Market Expansion and €50M Investment in the UK](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-announces-market-expansion-and-e50m-investment-in-the-uk/)
- [Volatus Aerospace Secures Approval from Transport Canada to Launch Scalable Automated Drone Services in Canada and Provides Corporate Update](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/volatus-aerospace-secures-approval-from-transport-canada-to-launch-scalable-automated-drone-services-in-canada-and-provides-corporate-update/) - TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 - Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF, FSE: ABB.F) (“ Volatus ” or “ the Company ”), a leader in aerial solutions, today announced that Transport Canada has issued a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) authorizing Volatus to conduct more complex Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations by authorizing the
- [US Navy Awards ANELLO Photonics Contract Phase II Option SBIR Topic "N234-P02: NAVAIR Open Topic for Logistics in a Contested Environment"](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/us-navy-awards-anello-photonics-contract-phase-ii-option-sbir-topic-n234-p02-navair-open-topic-for-logistics-in-a-contested-environment/) - SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the SiPhOG™ and a leading provider of cutting-edge photonics solutions for navigation in GPS-denied environments today announced that is has been awarded a Phase II Option SBIR contract for the U.S. Navy. During the thirty-month period, ANELLO will demonstrate the capabilities of its innovative optical gyroscope technology and
- [General Atomics and Kepler Communications Successfully Demonstrate Air-to-Space Optical Communications Capability](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/general-atomics-and-kepler-communications-successfully-demonstrate-air-to-space-optical-communications-capability/) - SAN DIEGO – September 2, 2025 – General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Kepler Communications US, Inc. announce the successful demonstration of bi-directional air-to-space optical communications between the GA-EMS Optical Communication Terminal (OCT) mounted on an aircraft and a Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 0-compatible Kepler satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO). The demonstration marks a
- [OpEd - How to Submit Impactful Public Comments for the FAA Part 108 BVLOS Drone Regulations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/oped-how-to-submit-impactful-public-comments-for-the-faa-part-108-bvlos-drone-regulations/) - By: James Grimsley* An important part of aviation rulemaking is the involvement of public stakeholders. Submitting effective public comments on the FAA’s Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is an essential step to shape the future of drone regulations in the United States. The official deadline for public comment submission is October 5, 2025.
- [Drone Policy Update: FAA Part 108 NPRM, Airspace Modernization and Chinese Platform Bans Shape Autonomy Debate](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-policy-update-faa-part-108-nprm-airspace-modernization-and-chinese-platform-bans-shape-autonomy-debate/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drone technology policy debates in the United States center around autonomy. It has reshaped long-held regulatory paradigms and spurred innovation across industry and government. From the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) sweeping Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to urgent calls for universal electronic conspicuity and the polarizing issue of Chinese drone
- [Partners Taking BVLOS to New Heights: AATI and End State Solutions Set The Standard for Large UAS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/partners-taking-bvlos-to-new-heights-aati-and-end-state-solutions-set-the-standard-for-large-uas-operations/) - By: Dawn Zoldi American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) and End State Solutions (ESS) have forged a standout partnership that has led Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations into new territory. Together, these two industry leaders have achieved what few others have: authorizing complex commercial pipeline patrol flights for a large
- [First-of-Its Kind Drone Security Deployment Deters Theft at Auto Dealership](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/first-of-its-kind-drone-security-deployment-deters-theft-at-auto-dealership/) - (Overland Park, KS) — Titan Protection and Consulting announced today that a first-of-its-kind deployment of its self-docking, remote-piloted security drone successfully deterred a theft at an automotive dealership in Kansas City. A new case study details the installation, deployment, and successful deterrence of an attempted theft by Titan’s autonomous drone system at Molle Toyota in Kansas City.
- [Battlefield Lessons for Drone Businesses: Future‑Proofing for BVLOS and Over‑the‑Horizon Challenges](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/battlefield-lessons-for-drone-businesses-future‑proofing-for-bvlos-and-over‑the‑horizon-challenges/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Drones have reshaped military and commercial operations, from frontlines to farmlands. This year’s Law-Tech Connect panel “Future-Proofing for Over the Horizon Operational Challenges” gathered top experts from industry and law to distill hard-won battlefield lessons into actionable business strategies. Their insights reveal how to anticipate and thrive amid evolving regulatory, security and
- [Fighter pilots take directions from AI in Pentagon's groundbreaking test](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fighter-pilots-take-directions-from-ai-in-pentagons-groundbreaking-test/) - Washington, D.C. – For the first time, U.S. fighter pilots, operating F-16s, F/A-18s, and F-35s, received tactical directions from an AI system called StarSage, developed by Raft. In traditional operations, human controllers interpret radar, sensor feeds, and intelligence to guide pilots; StarSage dramatically speeds up that loop, enabling decisions that previously took minutes to occur in seconds and
- [The First Mover’s Advantage: Legacy Approvals and the New Part 108 Reality](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-first-movers-advantage-legacy-approvals-and-the-new-part-108-reality/) - By Charlton Evans, CEO, End State Solutions LLC Here's the deal about getting to market first in emerging aerospace technology. I've spent years watching emerging aerospace companies bang their heads against the regulatory wall, complaining about how impossible it is to navigate the FAA's certification maze. They're not wrong. It is brutal. The process is
- [Aerospacelab Secures 94 million EUR (110 million USD) to Accelerate its Ambitious Roadmap](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerospacelab-secures-94-million-eur-110-million-usd-to-accelerate-its-ambitious-roadmap/) - Charleroi, Belgium – August 26, 2025 – Aerospacelab, a leading European satellite manufacturer, proudly announces the closure of an extended Series B funding round totaling 94 million EUR (110 million USD) throughout a dual-tranche funding of 56 million EUR (66 million USD), alongside a 38 million EUR (44 million USD) commitment from a European Financial Institution. This
- [U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force successfully launch X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-space-force-and-u-s-air-force-successfully-launch-x-37b-orbital-test-vehicle/) - EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched the USSF-36 mission into orbit Aug. 21 from historic Launch Complex (LC)-39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission, carrying the U.S. Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) spacecraft, lifted off on schedule at 11:50
- [Lantronix Solution Powers U.S. Army-Approved Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings Co., Unlocking Secure Edge AI Growth Opportunity](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lantronix-solution-powers-u-s-army-approved-teal-drones-a-red-cat-holdings-co-unlocking-secure-edge-ai-growth-opportunity/) - August 18, 2025 Lantronix Solution Powers U.S. Army-Approved Teal Drones, a Red Cat Holdings Co., Unlocking Secure Edge AI Growth Opportunity Lantronix Enables TAA- and NDAA-Compliant Edge AI Solution, Supporting Sensitive U.S. Government Missions and Expanding Long-Term Defense Market Positioning IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 – Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity
- [KULR Partners with Amprius and Molicel to Launch KULR ONE Air for Unmanned Aircraft Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/kulr-partners-with-amprius-and-molicel-to-launch-kulr-one-air-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems/) - HOUSTON / GLOBENEWSWIRE / August 19, 2025 / KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a Bitcoin-Plus Treasury company that builds a portfolio of frontier technology businesses ranging from high performance energy systems to AI Robotics, today announced strategic partnerships with Molicel, a subsidiary of publicly traded Taiwan Cement (TWSE: 1101.TW), and Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX)
- [RodRadar and Lynch Join Forces to Slash UK Utility Strikes with Real‑Time Radar Technology](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rodradar-and-lynch-join-forces-to-slash-uk-utility-strikes-with-real‑time-radar-technology/) - Strategic collaboration to prevent costly utility strikes, redefining construction safety and productivity with disruptive Live Dig Radar® technology. London, UK, August 19, 2025 – RodRadar, a pioneer in excavation safety and utility strike avoidance, has officially entered the UK market in alliance with Lynch, one of Britain’s leading plant hire companies. It is introducing its
- [How Autonomous Drones, Robotics and AI Are Rewriting the Energy Industry’s Playbook ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-autonomous-drones-robotics-and-ai-are-rewriting-the-energy-industrys-playbook/) - By: Sean Guerre and Megan Horn The skies above today’s energy infrastructure grow more crowded, and more strategic, than ever before. Energy companies increasingly deploy autonomous systems to drive faster and better decisions. Use case by use case, these systems have reshaped operations in measurable and replicable ways. From wildfire mitigation to pipeline patrol, the
- [Washington’s Drone Policy Playbook: How Industry Can Inform and Shape Congressional Action ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/washingtons-drone-policy-playbook-how-industry-can-inform-and-shape-congressional-action/) - By: Dawn Zoldi As the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries surge forward with innovation, policymaking on Capitol Hill hustles to keep pace. At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, the intersection of technology and law came sharply into focus during a panel moderated by Max Rosen, Associate Vice President
- [US Space Force Successfully Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3 Satellite](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/us-space-force-successfully-launches-l3harris-built-nts-3-satellite/) - MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 13, 2025 — The L3Harris-built (NYSE: LHX) advanced Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket. NTS-3 is the Department of Defense’s first experimental navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years. It is also the first fully reprogrammable Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) satellite that will provide warfighters
- [World’s First H2 Aircraft Certification Online Short Course Launches](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/worlds-first-h2-aircraft-certification-online-short-course-launches/) - A Course for Certifying Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft HYSKY Society has opened registration for the H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course, the first and only course specifically focused on certifying hydrogen-powered aircraft. The course runs from Aug 26 through Sept 11, 2025, with live sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central Time.
- [Drones in Focus: Public Safety, Security Risks and Global Drone Developments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-in-focus-public-safety-security-risks-and-global-drone-developments/) - Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) have become both silent guardians and illicit specters that span city skylines and shadowy enclaves. The Full Crew newscast recently assembled a panel of drone visionaries—Kaye Cruz (Sky Fish Drone Operations), Thomas Eder (Nokia) and Alan Gabriel (Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast)—who addressed promising developments like Drones as First Responders (DFR)
- [Breaking Barriers: How Energy Inspections Are Moving from Hesitation to a Culture of Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/breaking-barriers-how-energy-inspections-are-moving-from-hesitation-to-a-culture-of-innovation/) - In the high-stakes energy industry, the push for safer, faster, and more reliable inspections has never been more urgent. Yet, even as drones, robotics, and advanced analytics promise to transform the field, the biggest hurdle isn’t technology—it’s culture. The journey from skepticism to seamless integration of innovation in energy inspections is complex, riddled with organizational
- [Understanding FAA Part 108: Why Safety Management Systems Are Central to BVLOS Drone Rules](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/understanding-faa-part-108-why-safety-management-systems-are-central-to-bvlos-drone-rules/) - By: Juan Plaza, AG Safety Ambassador On August 5, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration released its long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations—marking a key moment for the integration of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS). Named Part 108, the draft rule establishes—for
- [How Canada’s Drone Regulations Inspired the FAA’s Part 108 BVLOS Rule](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-canadas-drone-regulations-inspired-the-faas-part-108-bvlos-rule/) - By: Dan Juhlin, AG Canada Ambassador As drone tech continues to evolve, the regulatory frameworks governing its safe integration into national airspace must evolve as well. Both Canada and the United States have been at the forefront of developing comprehensive drone regulations, with each country taking a distinct, yet iterative, approach. While the Federal Aviation
- [Multilayer Right Out-of-the-Box: D-Fend Solutions’ New EnforceAir PLUS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/multilayer-right-out-of-the-box-d-fend-solutions-new-enforceair-plus/) - Drones have become the signature threat of the modern aerial domain, pressing defense, security and critical infrastructure organizations worldwide to seek smart, adaptive countermeasures. D-Fend Solutions’ recent launch of EnforceAir PLUS pushes the boundaries of innovation in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse with multi-layered, AI-augmented counter-UAS (C-UAS). But what does this really mean
- [Introducing The FAA’s BVLOS NPRM to Unleash U.S. Drone Dominance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/introducing-the-faas-bvlos-nprm-to-unleash-u-s-drone-dominance/) - Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled a landmark Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at unlocking routine, large-scale Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations across the United States. As the commercial, public and recreational use of drones rapidly expands, from package delivery and precision agriculture, to public safety and infrastructure inspection, the
- [The Swiss Army Knives of eVTOL Drones: How Dufour Aerospace Aims To Redefine Logistics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-swiss-army-knives-of-evtol-drones-how-dufour-aerospace-aims-to-redefine-logistics/) - Switzerland has long been associated with precision engineering and innovation, and this pedigree is evident in the work being done at Dufour Aerospace. Based in Zurich and led by CEO Sascha Hardegger, Dufour aims to carve out a compelling niche in the world of rugged electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drones. In a recent
- [Pierce Aerospace Showcases Remote ID in DHS C-UAS Demonstration](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/pierce-aerospace-showcases-remote-id-in-dhs-c-uas-demonstration/) - August 05, 2025, Fishers, IN — Pierce Aerospace participated in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology demonstration, held July 24–25, 2025, at the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Unmanned Technology Operations Center in Summit Point, West Virginia. The event brought together senior leadership, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, component
- [Storm-Ready: Leveraging GIS for Hurricane Season Planning in Florida](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/storm-ready-leveraging-gis-for-hurricane-season-planning-in-florida/) - Each year, as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, communities across Florida brace for the unpredictable. In Hillsborough County, home to Tampa and a vibrant coastal population, being storm-ready is not just a slogan—it’s a mission grounded in data, collaboration and innovation. The county’s Geospatial Services Division, represented by Sara Sillars, Applied GIS Manager, stands at
- [Scoring the Deal: Mastering the New Rules for Government Autonomy Contracts](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/scoring-the-deal-mastering-the-new-rules-for-government-autonomy-contracts/) - As technological innovation and national security become increasingly intertwined, landing a government autonomy contract has become both a high-stakes opportunity and a formidable challenge. The landscape continues to shift at a rapid pace, with new regulations, initiatives, and procurement policies emerging almost daily. At this year’s Law-Tech Connect, a distinguished group of experts from across
- [The Glue of the Drone Industry: An Inside Look at RIIS ](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-glue-of-the-drone-industry-an-inside-look-at-riis/) - In the drone industry, hardware innovation often outpaces software integration. In that gap, one company quietly serves as the indispensable “glue” that holds complex systems together. Research Into Internet Systems (RIIS) LLC, led by visionary president Godfrey Nolan, combines deep engineering expertise with cutting-edge software customization to empower drone manufacturers and operators globally. From pioneering
- [Promises Made, Promises Broken—But the Promise of a Strong Drone and AAM Community Remains](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/promises-made-promises-broken-but-the-promise-of-a-strong-drone-and-aam-community-remains/) - As technology accelerates and expectations soar, the 2025 AUVSI Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Policy Symposium convened this week against a backdrop of both optimism and exasperation. This year's venue, Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., set an energetic tone for an industry that finds itself at a critical crossroads—caught between historic regulatory inertia and
- [Autonomy Global Network (AGN) Officially Launches On YouTube](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/autonomy-global-network-agn-officially-launches-on-youtube/) - July 29, 2025 – The autonomy ecosystem is about to get a dedicated home on YouTube. Dawn Zoldi, CEO and Founder of P3 Tech Consulting, is proud to announce the official launch of the Autonomy Global Network (AGN) on July 29, 2025. This new YouTube channel, the next step in unifying the global autonomy community,
- [Embention, BCN Drone Center, and Flare Bright Conduct Successful Test Flights](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-bcn-drone-center-and-flare-bright-conduct-successful-test-flights/) - BCN Drone Center has hosted test flights for the Flarebright systems equipped with Embention’s safety-critical hardware. The successful flight tests permitted them to showcase the reliability and robustness of their advanced drone systems. Flarebright, recognised for its leadership in GPS-Free navigation technology, has partnered with Embention, a specialist in safety-critical avionics. A recent joint flight
- [GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/gis-at-the-heart-of-modern-security-operations-insights-from-the-esri-safety-security-summit/) - Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The practical, day-to-day value of GIS, especially as agencies move from static paper maps to dynamic, interactive digital environments, continues to bring a significant return on
- [Mapping Wildfire Resilience With GIS: Perspectives from the ESRI Safety and Security Summit](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/mapping-wildfire-resilience-with-gis-perspectives-from-the-esri-safety-and-security-summit/) - As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the globe, the need for advanced tools to predict, detect and respond to these disasters has become increasingly critical. At the 2025 Esri Safety and Security Summit (ES3) in San Diego, leaders from fire agencies, public safety organizations, and technology innovators gathered to share how Geographic Information
- [North Dakota Completes Landmark BVLOS Medical Drone Delivery](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/north-dakota-completes-landmark-bvlos-medical-drone-delivery/) - GRAND FORKS, ND – The future of rural aviation took flight this week as iSight Drone Services, in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide BVLOS system, successfully completed a groundbreaking beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone delivery of medical supplies more than 80 miles of western North Dakota prairie from Williston to Watford City.
- [Fulcrum and the Next Level of Fieldwork: Intelligent Operations for the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fulcrum-and-the-next-level-of-fieldwork-intelligent-opgis-erations-for-the-energy-and-infrastructure-sectors/) - Across electric, water, and gas utilities—along with pivotal infrastructure contractors—field teams face a tangled web of manual paperwork, disconnected digital tools, and the ever-present mandate for safety, uptime, and regulatory compliance. Enhancing these field operations for energy and enterprise organizations is no small feat. But Fulcrum, under the direction of CEO Jim Grady, has set
- [Rugged Autonomous Drones Built for The World's Toughest Environments: The Black Swift Technologies Story](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/rugged-autonomous-drones-built-for-the-worlds-toughest-environments-the-black-swift-technologies-story/) - When it comes to capturing critical data in some of nature’s most violent and unpredictable phenomena across the world, Black Swift Technologies stands heads and shoulders above the rest. They design rugged, autonomous drones not just to survive, but to excel, in extreme conditions that typically ground other aircraft and in places too dangerous for
- [Embention: the first company specializing in drone Autopilots to receive APDOA approval](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/embention-the-first-company-specializing-in-drone-autopilots-to-receive-apdoa-approval/) - Embention has become an EASA-approved aeronautical design organization Embention has officially been approved as an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), under the approval number EASA.AP537. This recognition makes Embention the world’s first company specializing in drone autopilots authorized to design certified aeronautical components under the stringent ETSO (European
- [How Do You Stop a Spider’s Web of Drones? Inside Ukraine’s Game-Changing Operation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-do-you-stop-a-spiders-web-of-drones-inside-ukraines-game-changing-operation/) - In the early hours of June 1, 2025, the rules of modern warfare shifted. Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web—a meticulously coordinated drone assault—struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting airbases across five time zones. More than 100 drones soared from the darkness, destroying and damaging tens of military aircraft, which included about a third of Russia’s long-range
- [Hartzell Earns FAA Type Certificate for First Part 35 Electric Engine Propeller, Designed and Tested with BETA Technologies](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/hartzell-earns-faa-type-certificate-for-first-part-35-electric-engine-propeller-designed-and-tested-with-beta-technologies/) - PIQUA, OHIO and S. BURLINGTON, VERMONT (July 21, 2025) — Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The company worked with aerospace company BETA Technologies to achieve this landmark, conducting all testing of its propeller on BETA’s proprietary electric propulsion systems (electric
- [Martin Solutions: The Bridge to Certification For Emerging Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/martin-solutions-the-bridge-to-certification-for-emerging-aviation/) - For emerging aviation companies, the path from inspired concept to a certified, market-ready product remains a complex journey. Modern air mobility’s future hinges not just on engineering ingenuity but on navigating a labyrinth of regulations, technical standards and global authorities. For many companies innovating in drones, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and other
- [Project ULTRA Contract Ceiling Raised to $100M from $18M](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/project-ultra-contract-ceiling-raised-to-100m-from-18m/) - GRAND FORKS, North Dakota - Dakota-U.S. Sen. John Hoeven announced a $100 million contract ceiling extension for Project ULTRA that will allow expansion of UAS operations at GrandSKY. The ULTRA team, led by Grand Forks County, includes the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, which upports the development of uncrewed flight capabilities for the Department of
- [Esri’s ArcGIS Basemaps Power Dataminr First Alert for Enhanced Real-Time Event Detection and Awareness](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/esris-arcgis-basemaps-power-dataminr-first-alert-for-enhanced-real-time-event-detection-and-awareness/) - Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has partnered with Dataminr, the leading real-time AI platform, to enhance real-time emergency response for public organizations. Esri’s ArcGIS Basemaps will be integrated into Dataminr First Alert, a real-time critical event discovery solution. Used by public sector organizations around the globe for emergency and crisis response, diplomatic security, infrastructure
- [FlyGuys Secures $13M Series A-1 Led by Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund to Power Global Expansion and AI-Ready Reality Data Infrastructure](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flyguys-secures-13m-series-a-1-led-by-kevin-olearys-wonder-fund-to-power-global-expansion-and-ai-ready-reality-data-infrastructure/) - FlyGuys, the reality data platform powering AI innovation, today announced the close of its $13 million Series A-1 funding round, led by the Wonder Fund North Dakota, under the direction of O’Leary Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by famed investor Kevin O’Leary. The funding will fuel global expansion and accelerate FlyGuys’ mission to deliver
- [Logistics While Under Attack: The Decisive Edge For a Collaborative Combat Air Force](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/logistics-while-under-attack-the-decisive-edge-for-a-collaborative-combat-air-force/) - As global threats continue to mount, the margin for error in combat has become razor-thin. Within this context, the United States Air Force (USAF) faces a stark reality: its combat aircraft inventory remains too small, and its readiness, too low. Decades of underfunding and delayed modernization have left the service at a crossroads. As Doug
- [DEXA Secures National FAA Waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dexa-secures-national-faa-waiver-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-drone-operations/) - DEXA, a leading innovator in autonomous drone delivery, today announced it has received a national waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowing its drones to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without requiring individual, case-by-case flight approvals from the FAA. This milestone places DEXA among an elite group of drone operators cleared to
- [FlyFreely: The Software Powering Drone Program Success](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flyfreely-the-software-powering-drone-program-success/) - Drone operations are no longer a novelty—they’re a necessity for organizations that want to stay competitive, compliant and safe. Drawing on insights from FlyFreely co-founder Dr David Cole’s recent appearance on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, this article dives into the real-world challenges and practical solutions behind FlyFreely’s drone management software. FlyFreely’s story, from its
- [DroneSense and MatrixSpace Advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone as First Responder Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dronesense-and-matrixspace-advance-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-drone-as-first-responder-operations/) - Austin, TX – (July 10, 2025) – DroneSense and MatrixSpace have partnered to accelerate the safe expansion of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The integration brings MatrixSpace Radar’s real-time object detection and airspace awareness capabilities directly into DroneSense Remote (DSR), the leading operational software platform for public safety drone missions.
- [ParaZero’s DropAir: Precision Airdrop for Contested Environments](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/parazeros-dropair-precision-airdrop-for-contested-environments/) - As rapid response and operational flexibility become increasingly paramount for a wide range of professions—public safety, defense, humanitarian—ParaZero Technologies has emerged as a leader in aerial safety and logistics. Known for delivering solutions that bridge the gap between innovation and safety needs, one of the company's latest offerings, the DropAir Precision Airdrop System stands out
- [General Atomics United States Space Force Unit of the Year Award Presented to 11th Space Warning Squadron](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/general-atomics-united-states-space-force-unit-of-the-year-award-presented-to-11th-space-warning-squadron/) - SAN DIEGO – 30 June 2025 - General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that the 11th Space Warning Squadron (11th SWS) is the inaugural recipient of the 2024 General Atomics United States Space Force Unit of the Year Award. The award and trophy presentation occurred at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in
- [Will Trump EO on Counter-UAS Unleash Constitutional Wrath?](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/will-trump-eo-on-counter-uas-unleash-constitutional-wrath/) - For years, the limited law on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) in the United States has left state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) authorities on the sidelines as drones—both beneficial and malicious—proliferate. Until now, only a handful of federal agencies have been empowered to detect, track, identify, and mitigate rogue drones within U.S. airspace. President Trump’s
- [DIU’s Project G.I. Challenge: Accelerating the Next Generation of Uncrewed Systems for the Modern Battlefield](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/dius-project-g-i-challenge-accelerating-the-next-generation-of-uncrewed-systems-for-the-modern-battlefield/) - Emerging threats have rewritten the rules of warfare. In conflicts from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, uncrewed systems (UxS)—drones, ground robots, and electronic warfare (EW) platforms—have become essential tools for modern militaries. Yet, as adversaries rapidly field new technologies, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) faces a critical challenge: How can it keep pace, or even
- [Australian BVLOS Operations A-Z: The Ultimate Guide to Success](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/australian-bvlos-operations-a-z-the-ultimate-guide-to-success/) - Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations continue to redefine what’s possible in Australia’s skies. From rapid bushfire response to expansive mine surveys, BVLOS unlocks missions that traditional line-of-sight flying simply can’t reach. A recent webinar, led by Jackie Dujmovic, CEO of Hover UAV, and featuring several other experts, discussed “everything you need to
- [U.S. Army Awards Electra R&D Contract for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-army-awards-electra-rd-contract-forhybrid-electric-aircraft-propulsion-systems/) - Manassas, Va., July 1, 2025 – Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) was awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Army to advance the research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPS). The award enables the U.S. Army to leverage Electra’s technical leadership in developing and testing hybrid-electric propulsion systems and evaluating its
- [The Compliance-Autonomy Cycle Driving Big, Big Energy Results in the Sector](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-compliance-autonomy-cycle-driving-big-big-energy-results-in-the-sector/) - The energy sector demands regulatory compliance. The promise of technological autonomy has reshaped how oil, gas and utility companies operate. A virtuous circle has formed around the requirements and the technology that helps to meet them: compliance drives innovation and innovation, in turn, enhances compliance. This creates a feedback loop that has redefined the industry’s
- [There’s No Silver Counter-Drone Bullet: Build a Stronger Cyber-Centric Shield, Layer by Layer](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/theres-no-silver-counter-drone-bullet-build-a-stronger-cyber-centric-shield-layer-by-layer/) - Today, drones are just as likely to deliver packages as they are to disrupt critical infrastructure or military operations. As the need for robust, adaptable counter-drone solutions becomes increasingly apparent, D-Fend Solutions, the leading company in RF-cyber takeover technology, sets the standard for multi-layered drone defense. In an exclusive interview on the recent Dawn of
- [Drones, Data and Ingenuity in the Energy Sector: Advanced Corrosion Detection Beneath Insulation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drones-data-and-ingenuity-in-the-energy-sector-advanced-corrosion-detection-beneath-insulation/) - In the oil and gas industry, corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a silent threat—one that can cost companies millions, disrupt operations, and pose significant safety risks. Traditional CUI inspection methods are often slow, costly, and disruptive. Osprey Integrity, a Canadian-born company now expanding into the United States, has cracked the code on timely, cost effective
- [Precision Weather Intelligence Goes Mobile: Field-Ready Insights for UAS and Advanced Air Mobility](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/precision-weather-intelligence-goes-mobile-field-ready-insights-for-uas-and-advanced-air-mobility/) - As the skies grow busier with small drones, air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles, the need for precise, hyperlocal weather intelligence has become important to achieve more reliability in services, higher aircraft drone use rates and better return of investment on investments made in drones and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing vehicles
- [Flying high: Wingcopter secures fresh funding and strengthens leadership team](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/flying-high-wingcopter-secures-fresh-funding-and-strengthens-leadership-team/) - Leading European drone technology company Wingcopter has secured further funding from a new investor, Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, as well as from existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank. Two primary factors convinced the investors to provide additional capital: Wingcopter's progress in obtaining type certification for widespread commercial use of its delivery drones in the
- [Percepto launches AI emission detector for remote, drone-based methane surveying](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/percepto-launches-ai-emission-detector-for-remote-drone-based-methane-surveying/) - Percepto, the leader in autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure, today announced the release of its AI-powered emission detector—enabling remote methane detection and compliance reporting at scale. Already deployed across major U.S. basins, Percepto automates OGI surveying with autonomous drones, leveraging remote operations and now--AI built for upstream oil & gas operators. The
- [Drone Security & Airspace Control: GrandSKY and AV Secure the Future of Advanced Aviation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/drone-security-airspace-control-grandsky-and-av-secure-the-future-of-advanced-aviation/) - Above the windswept prairies of North Dakota, emerging aviation technologies take flight. Two powerhouse organizations, GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight operations center, and AV, the newly unified company formed by the merger of AeroVironment and BlueHalo, have fused military-grade security with commercial innovation to form the core of these operations.
- [CNA Tackling The Drone Industry's Toughest Security Problems: R&D at the Cutting Edge](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/cna-tackling-the-drone-industrys-toughest-security-problems-rd-at-the-cutting-edge/) - As uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms become integral to daily life—delivering packages, supporting emergency responders, and promising future passenger transport—the security challenges they present have never been more urgent or complex. Cyber threats, data integrity issues, supply chain vulnerabilities, and public safety airspace prioritization all converge in a fast-evolving aviation
- [Reality Capture Network Hosts R-CON: Digital Twins in Orlando, FL — A PremierConference Shaping the Future of Digital Twin Innovation](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/reality-capture-network-hosts-r-con-digital-twins-in-orlando-fl-a-premierconference-shaping-the-future-of-digital-twin-innovation/) - The Reality Capture Network (RCN), a leading force in connecting professionals across spatial data, digital transformation, and emerging technology, proudly presents R-CON: Digital Twins, a landmark event spotlighting the rising impact of digital twin technology across multiple industries. Held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of downtown Orlando, this
- [Eve Air Mobility and Future Flight Global Sign Letter of Intent for up to 54 eVTOLs Serving Brazil and the United States](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/eve-air-mobility-and-future-flight-global-sign-letter-of-intent-for-up-to-54-evtols-serving-brazil-and-the-united-states/) - Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, targeting the Brazil and United States markets. This LOI strengthens Eve’s backlog of LOIs ranging from global carriers to regional airlines to urban transportation-focused
- [UrbanV and Future Flight Global to Launch an Integrated eVTOL Network in Brazil](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/urbanv-and-future-flight-global-to-launch-an-integrated-evtol-network-in-brazil/) - UrbanV, a global leader in vertiport infrastructure, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a leading operator of electric aircraft, both pioneers in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, announce additional market deployment stemming from their recently established strategic partnership: the development of an AAM network in Brazil, starting in São Paulo. São Paulo: A Natural Jump‑Start Market
- [How eVTOLs Will Integrate into National Airspace: The eIPP Explained](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-evtols-will-integrate-into-national-airspace-the-eipp-explained/) - We were promised flying cars decades ago. We read books like Dude, Where’s my Flying Car? by Tim Jackson. We were mesmerized by the electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in movies like Blade Runner. Recently, we watched YouTube videos showcasing EHang in China flying its fully autonomous EH 216-S aircraft in China, with
- [Building The Invisible Infrastructure for Drones and Air Taxis: The Latest FCC Rules on Spectrum](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/building-the-invisible-infrastructure-for-drones-and-air-taxis-the-latest-fcc-rules-on-spectrum/) - The skies continue to change. Once the exclusive domain of crewed aircraft, U.S. airspace is increasingly filled with new entrants. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) (or “drones”) already assist law enforcement, support search and rescue, deliver critical medical supplies and help to gather news. More complex operations, including those that occur beyond visual line of sight
- [The Dawn of The Urban Drone Operations Management System](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-dawn-of-the-urban-drone-operations-management-system/) - Over cities across America, drones have taken flight and have become an integral part of our urban landscape. From package deliveries to emergency response, drones have improved the way local companies do business and governments serve their communities. With this technology comes a complex web of challenges that many municipalities, cities and states remain ill-equipped
- [JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/jekta-begins-flight-testing-of-scaled-pha-ze-100-amphibious-aircraft/) - JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a distributed electric powerplant to draw energy from onboard batteries, testing will verify the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic configurations of the production aircraft. The remotely controlled model will
- [Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/developing-astm-standards-to-support-faas-future-part-108-rules-a-strategic-approach-for-bvlos-operations/) - Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward releasing its long-anticipated Part 108 Notice of Public Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS UAS ops, industry stakeholders continue working with ASTM International to develop the standards
- [Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/evolving-bvlos-rules-systems-and-tactics-for-integrated-airspace/) - Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized when they are fully integrated into the national airspace system (NAS), operating safely and routinely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), alongside crewed aircraft and
- [Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/powering-digital-airspace-with-critical-infrastructure-how-mobile-network-operators-mnos-enable-the-drone-mission/) - The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in decades. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) provide the lifeblood of this effort. Their infrastructure, expertise and innovation enables the mission-critical connectivity and services that digital airspace
- [USI and Xer Technologies Forge Strategic Training Partnership to Advance Global UAS Workforce Development](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/usi-and-xer-technologies-forge-strategic-training-partnership-to-advance-global-uas-workforce-development/) - The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training, certification, and operational best practices, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss-based manufacturer of advanced UAS platforms. This collaboration positions USI as an Authorized Training Provider for Xer's next-generation X8 aircraft platform, marking a major step forward
- [$20M DIU “Project GI” Challenge Will Help Services Test and Scale Next-Generation UAS Solutions Across Domains](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/20m-diu-project-gi-challenge-will-help-services-test-and-scale-next-generation-uas-solutions-across-domains/) - Challenge to focus on three key missions and their related specific operational constraints as identified by operators Washington, DC (June 2, 2025) – Emerging threats from peer and near-peer uncrewed systems (UxS) have reshaped the character of war, necessitating the development of new solutions at a faster pace. Warfighters require UxS systems today to meet urgent
- [WISPR x NW Blue: Elevating American-Made Innovation in Drone Technology](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/wispr-x-nw-blue-elevating-american-made-innovation-in-drone-technology/) - WISPR Systems and NW Blue are proud to partner together to form an alliance focused on showcasing the best in American-made drone technology and advancing the conversation around precision, reliability and real-world applications. Through this partnership, the two companies are setting a new standard in unmanned systems, driven by a mutual commitment to performance, compliance
- [U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/u-s-space-force-field-commands-successfully-launch-gps-iii-demonstrating-expedited-launch-capabilities/) - Summary: A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a second Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule in three months, demonstrating its flexibility and readiness for both Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – U.S. Space Force’s Space
- [Space Domain Awareness: Colorado Springs R&D at the Tip of the Spear](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-domain-awareness-colorado-springs-rd-at-the-tip-of-the-spear/) - Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs, Colorado has emerged as a national epicenter for space domain awareness (SDA) research and development (R&D), where public-private partnerships, academic innovation and military leadership converge to secure the future of space operations. A collaborative partnership and physical work space forms the heart of this momentum:
- [UrbanV and Future Flight Global Launch Advanced Air Mobility Partnership Starting in Rome](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/urbanv-and-future-flight-global-launch-advanced-air-mobility-partnership-starting-in-rome/) - UrbanV, a leading company in vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement to develop and deploy Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services, beginning in Rome and expanding to global markets. This strategic partnership brings together UrbanV’s expertise in
- [Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/polaris-dawn-pushing-the-boundaries-of-human-spaceflight-and-the-commercial-space-industry/) - In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many don’t realize is that just seven months prior a truly groundbreaking mission—Polaris Dawn—commanded by entrepreneur, philanthropist,and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman, pushed the boundaries of commercial
- [Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/humanoid-robots-keeping-it-real-from-sci-fi-to-shop-floor-and-what-it-means-for-us-humans/) - Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the shadows and into factories, warehouses and even the halls of government. The recent “Rise of the Robots: Humanoids, Humanity, and Humor” panel at XPONENTIAL 2025
- [The Voliro T Drone: Fly, See, and Touch Your Energy Assets](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-voliro-t-drone-fly-see-and-touch-your-energy-assets/) - Ask any energy and industrial asset owners whether they want safer, more efficient and more comprehensive inspections and the answer will be a resounding “yes!” Enter the Voliro T drone—a purpose-built aerial platform that not only flies and “sees” but also physically interacts with infrastructure. This novel aerial robot has created a new paradigm for
- [A Drone - Orange Or Otherwise -  Is the New Black: The Rising Threat  to Prison Security](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/a-drone-orange-or-otherwise-is-the-new-black-the-rising-threat-to-prison-security/) - In the past decade, commercial drones have proliferated across industries ranging from photography to agriculture. But in a shadowy parallel, drones have also become the most vexing, sophisticated and persistent threat facing correctional facilities across the United States. What began as isolated incidents of small contraband drops has escalated into a crisis involving organized crime,
- [Lockheed Martin Goes Deep: Space Exploration and The Future of Mars Sample Return](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/lockheed-martin-goes-deep-space-exploration-and-the-future-of-mars-sample-return/) - For over five decades, Lockheed Martin has been a cornerstone of NASA's most ambitious planetary science missions, from the Viking landers that first touched Mars' surface to the cutting-edge OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that retrieved asteroid samples. Today, the company is tackling one of humanity's most complex robotic endeavors: Mars Sample Return (MSR), a mission that could
- [Electra’s Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Achieves Breakthrough Wind Tunnel Performance, 7X Greater Lift than Conventional Aircraft](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/electras-hybrid-electric-ultra-short-achieves-breakthrough-wind-tunnel-performance-7x-greater-lift-than-conventional-aircraft/) - Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), the aerospace company pioneering Direct Aviation, has successfully completed powered wind tunnel testing for its nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, confirming Electra’s blown wing design delivers the high lift needed for takeoff and landing in just 150 feet. This is 10 percent the distance typically required by conventional aircraft of the same
- [How Synergy Aviation Safeguards North America’s Energy Infrastructure From the Sky](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/how-synergy-aviation-safeguards-north-americas-energy-infrastructure-from-the-sky/) - Ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of North America’s vast energy pipeline networks is a high-stakes challenge—one that Synergy Aviation (a Volatus Aerospace company) has mastered by blending traditional aviation, advanced drones and cutting-edge sensor technology. The company has become an industry leader in aerial surveillance and pipeline integrity monitoring, supporting asset owners with
- [Release the Kraken…and the Devil Ray: The Future of Autonomous Military Maritime Operations is Here](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/release-the-krakenand-the-devil-ray-the-future-of-autonomous-military-maritime-operations-is-here/) - When it comes to maritime autonomy, two names are making significant waves: the Kraken and the Devil Ray. These advanced autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) have redefined what’s possible for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and broader maritime missions. By delivering high performance and adaptability, both deliver a compelling return on investment (ROI) in some of the
- [The SOF Edge in the New Counter-Drone Era: RF Cyber C-UAS](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/the-sof-edge-in-the-new-counter-drone-era-rf-cyber-c-uas/) - The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped the modern battlefield. Special Operations Forces (SOF) stand on the front lines of this technological shift. As adversaries leverage UAS for surveillance, disruption and attack, SOF units require countermeasures as agile and sophisticated as their own missions. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) newly unified Strategy for
- [FIXAR 025 Named Finalist in Three Categories at Innovation Vanguard Awards During AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/fixar-025-named-finalist-in-three-categories-at-innovationvanguard-awards-during-auvsi-xponential-2025/) - FIXAR Global Inc., a leading developer of autonomous UAV platforms, is proud to announce that its flagship UAV, the FIXAR 025, has been selected as a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Innovation Vanguard Awards, held during AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, TX. The Innovation Vanguard Awards, hosted by Inside Unmanned Systems, recognize groundbreaking advancements
- [ASIS Core: Next Level UAS Traffic Management](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/asis-core-next-level-uas-traffic-management/) - The integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS) poses substantial challenges, but innovative solutions like the ASIS Core are paving the way for safer and more efficient operations. ASIS, or Airspace System Integration Service, developed for use by Project ULTRA at GrandSKY in Grand Forks, North Dakota, offers a comprehensive
- [Introducing the Mirokaï Explorer Suit: A New Milestone for people-facing robotics](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/introducing-the-mirokai-explorer-suit-a-new-milestone-for-people-facing-robotics/) - The Mirokaï ES is more than a robot—it’s a technological leap. Smarter, faster, and safer, it redefines human-robot interaction with state-of-the-art AI and next-gen engineering. Designed & made in France, engineered for real-world applications. AI-Powered, Human-Ready Embodied AI Agent. The Explorer Suit integrates state-of-the-art AI to enable: Natural, fluid conversation powered by multi-LLM integration (agnostic
- [Red Cat Expands Maritime Domain Capabilities with Battle-Tested Unmanned Surface Vessels](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/red-cat-expands-maritime-domain-capabilities-with-battle-tested-unmanned-surface-vessels/) - Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat"), a leading provider of drone technology for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the expansion of its multi-domain Family of Systems with a new line of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). This strategic move marks Red Cat’s official entry into the rapidly evolving maritime autonomy market and
- [Quantum Systems wins two tenders in Spain and becomes Spanish Armed Forces main supplier for mid-range-reconnaissance](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/quantum-systems-wins-two-tenders-in-spain-and-becomes-spanish-armed-forces-main-supplier-for-mid-range-reconnaissance/) - Quantum Systems, the European market leader for real-time unmanned aerial intelligence solutions, is proud to announce that the Spanish Armed Forces have procured two different systems from the cutting-edge Family of Systems - Vector and Twister - making the Spanish Armed Forces the first customer to embrace Quantum Systems’ full-spectrum Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- [AeroVironment and BlueHalo Complete Transaction - Creating A Global Defense Technology](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/aerovironment-and-bluehalo-complete-transaction-creating-a-global-defense-technology/) - AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced today the successful completion of the transaction between AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo, LLC (“BlueHalo”), advancing its position as a global defense technology leader with integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. “We are excited to complete the acquisition of BlueHalo and move forward as an even
- [Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/discovering-best-of-breed-solutions-for-sof-how-businesses-can-engage-through-sofwerx/) - When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space, SOFWERX provides a unique bridge between the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the global innovation ecosystem. Unlike traditional Department of Defense (DoD) innovation hubs,
- [Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/is-your-business-sof-peculiar-how-to-work-with-special-operations-forces/) - Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they want partners that can provide “SOF peculiar” solutions. But what does that mean and how can businesses, especially those with cutting-edge technologies, effectively engage with
- [Space Mineral Wars, On-Orbit Services and the Technician Black Hole: An Out of This World Update on Space News](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/space-mineral-wars-on-orbit-services-and-the-technician-black-hole-an-out-of-this-world-update-on-space-news/) - By: Dawn Zoldi Experts predict the global space industry will become a $1.8 trillion economy by 2035. Driven by satellite technology, resource extraction and international collaboration, this growth will also rely on solving three critical challenges: closing the technician gap, rethinking space infrastructure and establishing legal frameworks for extraterrestrial mining activities. In Full Crew Episode

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- [Glen Herrick](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/glen-herrick/) - Glen Herrick is the Founder of Dakota Defense Strategies and a defense-tech investor, strategic advisor and board member. A military veteran, West Point graduate and retired public-company CFO, he brings over three decades of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, strategy and investing. Glen is passionate about and leverages a broad network in championing defense
- [Natalia de la Rosa](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/natalia/) - With 15+ years of design experience, Natalia focuses on clean, balanced, and detail‑driven work. She enjoys collaborating with clients of all scales, helping them address any needs so they can communicate their services or products in the best possible way. She provides creative direction, brand communication, social media content, print design, and product photography.
- [Dawn Zoldi (Col USAF Retired)](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/dawn-zoldi-col-usaf-retired/) - Dawn is an internationally recognized expert on emerging tech law and policy. She is licensed attorney with 28 years of active duty military & civil service to the U.S. Air Force, CEO & Founder of P3 Tech Consulting, host of the Dawn of Autonomy and other popular podcasts.
- [Angelissa Savino](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/angelissa-savino/) - Angelissa Savino is a national security practitioner and founder of Savino Skies Consulting. A former counsel at the Department of Justice National Security Division, she advised senior leadership on counter-drone operations, electronic surveillance, and emerging technology policy. She also serves as a Reserve Legal Advisor in the U.S. Marine Corps. Her practice focuses on C-UAS
- [Jennifer Ambrose](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/jennifer-ambrose/) - Jennifer Ambrose is the Founder of Aviation Aerospace Law PLLC in Washington, DC where she specializes in regulatory compliance and enforcement defense for innovative aircraft technology. In her 18+ years of experience in the FAA, she worked on the forefront of UAS and AAM regulation in the FAA’s Office of Chief Counsel and managed the
- [T.Seth Ford](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/t-seth-ford/) - T. Seth Ford is a UAS industry professional, combat veteran pilot, and industry disruptor specializing in emerging sUAS technology, uncrewed policy, and community leadership. His work spans military and commercial drone operations, infrastructure development, and support for strategic industry leaders and public-sector decision makers. He writes, speaks, and consults on advanced air mobility, small UAS integration, and the domestic economic
- [Erika Carrasco](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/erika-carrasco/) - Erika Carrasco is a Partner at MLT Aikins, Western Canada's Law Firm. She is known for her strong advocacy skills in all aspects of corporate and commercial litigation, across all industries. Uniquely, as a pioneer in emerging technology law including drones, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, blockchain and AI, Erika is also sought after by clients for
- [Mike Pehel](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/mike-pehel/) - Mike is an industry renowned content producer and CEO & Founder of Upstreem, a content production company serving the technology sector. Mike produces and streams more than 100 technology-focused videos annually including the Dawn of Autonomy and Full Crew series of podcasts.
- [Ron Morgan](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/ron-morgan/) - Ron is the President of Horizon Marketing a full-service digital agency. We were pleased to work with Dawn to develop Autonomy Global’s website and provide hosting and ongoing support. As an agency we offer website development, hosting, SEO services, social media services and more.
- [Arie Egozi](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/arie-egozi/) - Arie Egozi is a renowned Israeli aerospace and defense journalist and commentator with deep connections across Israel’s defense and aerospace establishments. A Tel Aviv University graduate in political science and journalism, he has reported for Yedioth Ahronot, Flight International, Aviation Week, Shephard Media, and Breaking Defense, covering Middle East defense, arms sales, and regional security
- [Philip Hicks](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/philip-hicks/) - Philip Hicks is the multi-award-winning founder and principal consultant of disruptive tech and innovation PR consultancy Pravo Consulting and co-founder and partner in Campaign Catapult, a joint service agency that provides business development, PR research, bid support and marketing for drone, robotics and AI clients in civilian and defence markets. He devised the launch and
- [Juan Plaza](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/juan-b-plaza/) - Juan is a commercial pilot with a degree in Geodesy, a master’s in digital photogrammetry and an MBA in International Finance. Since 2013 Juan has specialized in the integration of crewed and uncrewed aviation in the National Airspace System (NAS) in the USA, Europe and Latin America. Juan is also the CEO of Plaza Aerospace,
- [Houston Cantwell (Brig. Gen. USAF Ret.)](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/houston-r-cantwell-brig-gen-usaf-ret/) - General Cantwell is a senior resident fellow for the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. During his 30-year Air Force career, he served as a combat pilot, commander, and strategist, flying the F-16, MQ-9, and RQ-4 drone aircraft. He’s a recognized national security expert with numerous published articles across defense journals.
- [Charlton Evans](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/charlton-evans/) - Charlton Evans is Charlton Evans is CEO of End State Solutions and a commercial pilot with 35+ years of aviation expertise in FAA drone certification, BVLOS operations, disaster response, and AAM integration. He drives regulatory strategy and has led Type Certification for Matternet M2 and historic missions with ScanEagle, advancing drone delivery and UAS market
- [Fahad Ibne Masood](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/fahad-ibne-masood/) - Fahad Ibne Masood is a seasoned aviation strategist, fighter pilot, and AAM integration expert with 20+ years across military, academic, and civil sectors. He leads transformative air mobility initiatives globally and advises governments on future aviation.
- [Dan Juhlin](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/dan-juhlin/) - Dan is the Principal Consultant at Juhlin Remote Pilot Consulting. For over a decade he has been a leader in the Canadian RPAS ecosystem and as deep experience across the full value chain of drone projects. Using a Systems Thinking approach and as one of the few RPAS generalists in the country, Dan helps organizations
- [Pramod Raheja](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/pramod-raheja/) - Pramod Raheja is the CEO & Co-Founder of Airgility, Inc., an AI and aerial autonomous systems company in the Washington DC Metro area, bringing over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and expertise as an Airline Transport Pilot with 15,000+ flight hours across 30+ aircraft types. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University
- [Clint Harper](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/clint-harper/) - Clint Harper is an aviation infrastructure and policy consultant with 26 years of experience spanning airfield operations, planning, and advanced air mobility integration. He has worked across federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government, helping to align aviation systems with broader transportation, regulatory, and community goals. As a community advocate, Clint is committed to
- [Peter Karanja](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/peter-karanja/) - Peter Karanja is an expert drone pilot specializing in surveillance, mapping and agricultural spraying in East Africa. A former freelance writer with extensive UAV knowledge, he is founder of CaptainKDrone.com, a leading blog on African and global drone industry insights. Karanja combines hands-on piloting experience with authoritative content creation to advance drone technology adoption worldwide.
- [Nate Ernst](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/nate-ernst/) - Nate is the CEO of The Tactien Group, a leading company specializing in UAS for critical infrastructure. With over 15 years experience in manned and unmanned systems, he has specialized expertise in UAS operations, critical infrastructure and innovative technology integration. Nate has pioneered large-scale UAS flights and collaborated with numerous energy companies, the DoD and
- [Phil Kenul (Rear Admiral NOAA)](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/phil-kenul-rear-admiral-noaa/) - Phil is a Retired Rear Admiral (NOAA), Senior VP at TriVector Services and the ASTM F38 Committee Chair. An expert in UAS standards, aviation regulations and marine aviation operations, he has played leadership roles in key drone industry groups and standards bodies, including with the JARUS, ICAO, Transport Canada and the FAA.
- [Michelle Duquette](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/michelle-duquette/) - Michelle is a federal integrator, collaborative leader, aviation systems and operational expert, and strategist. Raised in the commercial airline industry then matured within one of the premiere R&D institutions supporting the federal government, Michelle has a combined perspective enabling her to transition concepts from research to operations that are nationally aligned and realistically sustainable.
- [Abigail Smith](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/abigail-smith/) - Abby Smith, Founder and CEO of Andersmith Solutions LLC, is a veteran aviation expert with 33 years at the FAA. She specializes in drone and AAM integration, C-UAS insights, airspace management and leadership development. Smith’s innovative work in UAS integration and strategic planning has shaped the future of aviation safety and commerce for years to
- [Bronwyn Morgan](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/bronwyn-morgan/) - Bronwyn is a Part 107 certified drone pilot, FAA Safety Representative and Drone Pro. She founded Airversity Drone Academy, offering professional UAV pilot training and consulting, and MOUV UAM, focusing on AAM pilot training and smart cockpits. Morgan also leads Xeo Air, an AI-driven platform for drone mission management and data analytics and hosts the
- [Jason Day](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/jason-day/) - Jason is the Director of Unmanned Aircraft for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Widely recognized as a subject matter expert in the UAS community, he specializes in public safety UAS operations & administration. In his role as Director, Jason oversees the largest public safety UAS program in the nation with over 350 remote pilots
- [Joanna Wieczorek](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/joanna-wieczorek/) - Joanna is a renowned Polish aviation attorney with 18 years of experience supporting aviation companies in Europe, specializing in general aviation, drones and innovative air mobility. She represents Polish Airports and leading air carriers in regulatory and business matters. Her expertise includes antitrust law, IP law, and integrating new technology within the aviation sector.
- [Rex Alexander](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/rex-alexander/) - Rex Alexander, with 40+ years in military, general, and commercial aviation as a pilot, technician, and safety expert, is a global authority on vertical flight infrastructure. Founder and president of Five-Alpha LLC, he provides specialized education and insights on its unique challenges. Since 2019, he has been the Infrastructure Advisor to the Vertical Flight Society.
- [Tracy Reynolds](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/tracy-reynolds/) - Tracy is an 18-year active duty Commander and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy* whose global service includes operational assignments at sea and ashore advising decision makers in peace and in combat. Her areas of expertise include national security law, international law, law of the sea, counter-UAS and the outer space legal regime.
- [Sarah Nilsson](https://www.autonomyglobal.co/ambassador/sarah-nilsson/) - Sarah is a pilot, an Arizona licensed aviation attorney, and a tenured professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona. She volunteers as an FAA Safety Team Representative and is widely published on global drone and AAM regulations, including her book Drones Across the World with ERAU.