Articles
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...Read More
The FAA’s Evolving Approach to Integrating Emerging Aviation Technologies
In the ever-changing world of aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faces the monumental task of integrating cutting-edge technologies into the National Airspace System (NAS) while maintaining its unwavering commitment...Read More
Unlocking Subsurface Insights: Autonomous Drone Mapping Techniques for Buried Metal Detection and Geology
In the world of geophysics and remote sensing, mapping autonomously using drones is emerging as the go-to technology for detecting buried metal objects, exploring for the presence of extractable resources...Read More
Advanced Air Mobility: Industry and Regulator Perspectives on Future Transformative Flight
The aviation industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era with the advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This groundbreaking sector promises to reshape urban transportation, logistics and various...Read More
Improving Weather Precision for Advanced Air Mobility Operations
The integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) operations (air taxis and urban air transport) into the national airspace system (NAS) presents unique challenges, particularly in weather monitoring and forecasting. A...Read More
NASA Selects Electra as Awardee in AACES 2050 Program: Electra to Lead Sustainable Airliner Development
Manassas, VA – November 12, 2024 — NASA has awarded Electra.aero, Inc. (“Electra”) a contract to develop key technologies and aircraft concepts for next generation commercial airliners that could enter...Read More
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...Read More
Tetra 1 Satellite Mission Complete
After helping more than 250 U.S. Space Force Guardians and operators experiment and train with various tactics, techniques, and procedures in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), the Tetra-1 satellite has completed...Read More
Vale and Speedbird Aero Successfully Complete Pioneering Drone Logistics Operation in Brazil
Pará, Brazil — November 11, 2024 — Speedbird Aero and Vale have successfully completed the first-ever drone logistics operation in Carajás Mine (the world’s largest iron ore mine, located in...Read More
Partnering to Win in Space: The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve
The United States Space Force (USSF) continues to take bold steps to integrate commercial space capabilities into its operations. Its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) framework aims to leverage the...Read More