Global Spotlights
Black Swift Technologies: Pioneering UAS Applications for Extreme Weather
Black Swift Technologies (BST) has developed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for cutting-edge research applications in the geosciences. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jack Elston and Dr. Maciej Stachura, BST has...Read More
Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan
Tokyo, Japan/Weiterstadt, Germany , 19 December 2024. ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter’s partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood1 using Wingcopter’s delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings...Read More
Electra Aero’s eSTOL Aircraft: Revolutionizing Aviation with Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Technology
Electra Aero’s ultra short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft aims to transform regional air mobility (RAM) with its groundbreaking approach. By combining hybrid-electric propulsion and innovative aerodynamics, this new category...Read More
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,...Read More
Drones and AI Analytics Electrify Grid Modernization
Energy infrastructure demands constant attention. As one example, energy companies face significant challenges in maintaining polymer insulators, critical components used to insulate and support high-voltage power lines. Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO...Read More
Top 10 Strategies for States to Prepare for Advanced Air Mobility: Insights from Industry Experts
The integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) into existing airport infrastructures and state-level planning frameworks presents both challenges and opportunities. At the UAS Summit 2024,...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
Drones in Action: How Public Safety Agencies Are Saving Lives from the Sky
California police departments have led the charge in leveraging drone technology to enhance public safety operations. At the 2024 Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Exhibition, officers from Chula...Read More
The Road to Autonomy: Navigating the Complex Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
As electric and autonomous vehicles (EVs and AVs) continue to reshape the transportation industry, understanding the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern these technologies becomes increasingly crucial. While the...Read More