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…
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…
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…
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…
There’s 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,…
The Sky Will Belong to the Prepared: Training the Next Generation of BVLOS Drone Operators Under Part 108
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)…
Drone Swarms Are Coming: The Future of Autonomous Operations
Imagine 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…
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Army Awards Electra R&D Contract for Hybrid-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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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. Percepto…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
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…
Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis
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…
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…
OpEd – “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking
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…
OpEd – Shaping the Future of Digital Aviation – Together
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…
OpED – Do the DEW: The AAM Industry Needs to Know About This Counter-Measure
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…
Urban Air Mobility: A Misnomer?
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has become a bit of a misnomer and a potential obstacle in the broader development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Let me explain why I…
Crash and Burn or Lift Off: What Do Drones & AAM Look Like Under Trump 2.0?
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…
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…
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…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
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…
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…
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…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
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…
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…
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…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
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…
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Defending Your Airspace in the Drone Age: A Strategic Blueprint for C-UAS Defense
Defending Your Airspace in the Drone Age: A Strategic Blueprint for Counter-UAS Defense is a must-read white paper for security leaders, defense professionals, and policymakers looking to understand and counter…
Flight to Impact: Economic & Workforce Outcomes from U.S. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiatives
The Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Initiative has released an insightful report titled “Flight to Impact: Economic and Workforce Outcomes from U.S. AAM Initiatives,” which thoroughly examines the tangible…
Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies
Explore groundbreaking strategies to counter the rising challenges posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This white paper, “Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies,” offers…
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Join us today on The Dawn of Autonomy for “Global Ops” month, sponsored by FIXAR, featuring Jose Martin, Founder and CEO of Martin Solutions. Jose guides aerospace companies from concept…
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Join The Dawn of Autonomy today for our “Global Ops” episode, sponsored by FIXAR, with David Cole, Co-Founder and CEO of FlyFreely. With over 12 years across mining, construction, and…
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