Global Spotlights
As European carmakers navigate the autonomous car race, Lighty’s 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...Read More
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...Read More
The Only Way is Up: An Overview of the Current Landscape of Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the UK
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...Read More
Elevating Vertical Flight Infrastructure Safety: Insights From Rex Alexander, Five Alpha CEO
Rex Alexander, the founder and president of Five Alpha LLC, is arguably “the” global authority on vertical flight infrastructure. With decades of hands-on aviation experience spanning military service, emergency medical...Read More
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This...Read More
Near Earth Autonomy Awarded Contract to Provide Miniaturized Autonomous Flight Systems to U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Program
In support of the U.S. Navy (NAVAIR PMA-263), SURVICE Engineering (SURVICE) awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) a $790,000 contract to deliver and support miniaturized autonomy systems under their prime...Read More
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...Read More
Opening Up Europe’s Skies: The Future of Drone Operations with U-space
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...Read More
ideaForge: From India Stand Out to Global Drone Market Expansion
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...Read More
Certifying Autonomy: Getting to the Industry’s End State
Achieving certification is a critical milestone for companies seeking to perform complex commercial autonomous and emerging aviation operations in the U.S. national airspace system (NAS). Certification is required so that...Read More