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 William Barton/shutterstock.com; Stick…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Europe’s 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…
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…
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 –…
Aerospacelab Awarded €2.4 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)…
WaiV Robotics Completes World’s 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,…
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:…
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 —…
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,…
Volatus Aerospace Awarded Canadian Defence Contract for Tactical ISR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for up to 5,000 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….
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…
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…
OpEd: Counter-UAS Policy Gaps Still Threaten America’s 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….
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…
OpEd – Drone Delivery’s Blind Spot: Why FAA’s 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…
OpEd – Secretary Duffy’s $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…
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…
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…
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…
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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 –…
Aerospacelab Awarded €2.4 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)…
WaiV Robotics Completes World’s 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,…
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Future Flight: How Talent, Capital and Manufacturing Will Shape the Next Era of Uncrewed Aviation
In Future Flight, workforce strategist Sharon Rossmark makes the case that uncrewed aviation’s biggest constraint isn’t technology: it’s the systems built to scale it. Drawing on more than a decade…
DRONERSPONDERS “Drone Harrassment” Guide
This guide is designed to help the individual being harassed, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges to understand that there are ways they can address the behavior of how the…
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Full Crew 84: Drones
Thursday September 17 at, 11 am ET, Drones takes center stage on the Full Crew as Host Dan Juhlin Autonomy Global Ambassador for Canada is joined by: UVIFY’s COO, Robert Cheek,…
Kristian Brost, General Manager at Robin Radar | Dawn of Autonomy Episode #139
This week, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast continues “Tech for Mission Success” month, sponsored by Teal, with Kristian “KB” Brost, General Manager of Robin Radar. As the North American subsidiary…
Robby Hamblet, CEO, TEAL Communications | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 137
What happens when programmable connectivity becomes essential infrastructure for drones operating beyond visual line of sight? This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, we kick off September’s “Tech for…