DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
AI Everywhere: Updates in Defense, Cybersecurity and Science
Splashed across headlines, embedded in marketing pitches and invoked in almost every sector from healthcare to national security, artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous term. Yet, what does it…
U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities
Summary: A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a second Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule in three months, demonstrating…
Sun Tzu and AI: Cybersecurity for the Digital Battlefield
If you know your enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.Sun Tzu This timeless wisdom from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
Space Domain Awareness: Colorado Springs R&D at the Tip of the Spear
Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs, Colorado has emerged as a national epicenter for space domain awareness (SDA) research and development (R&D), where public-private partnerships, academic…
AI on the Frontlines: Carahsoft and Partners Advance Warfighter Capabilities for SOF
SOF Week 2025 showcased the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, tailored to empower Special Operations Forces (SOF) and the broader defense community. Carahsoft partners – Accrete AI, Clarifai,…
EFIX300: Israel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Setting A New Standard in Autonomous Unmanned Aviation
Israeli innovation has once again made headlines in the realm of unmanned aviation. EFIX Aviation, a Tel Aviv-based company, has unveiled the EFIX300—a breakthrough hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
A Drone – Orange Or Otherwise – Is the New Black: The Rising Threat to Prison Security
In the past decade, commercial drones have proliferated across industries ranging from photography to agriculture. But in a shadowy parallel, drones have also become the most vexing, sophisticated and persistent…
Lockheed Martin Goes Deep: Space Exploration and The Future of Mars Sample Return
For over five decades, Lockheed Martin has been a cornerstone of NASA’s most ambitious planetary science missions, from the Viking landers that first touched Mars’ surface to the cutting-edge OSIRIS-REx…
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…
Layers of Safety: Accipiter Radar’s Multi-Domain Solutions
The skies, seas and land have become increasingly crowded with both crewed and uncrewed vehicles. Accipiter Radar, a company whose very DNA is woven from decades of engineering expertise and…
Volt Typhoon, BlackMamba and Morphing Attack Surfaces: The Urgent Need for Cybersecurity in Autonomous Technologies
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially with the increasing reliance on autonomous technologies. From drones to critical infrastructure, the threat landscape continues to rapidly advance,…
Addressing DJI Telemetry Challenges in Counter-UAS
The escalating use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across various sectors has brought significant benefits but also poses security challenges. As drones become more sophisticated and accessible, robust counter-UAS (C-UAS)…
Drones, Homeland Security and the Quest for Airspace Awareness
As unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, pose increasing challenges to homeland security, the need for advanced airspace awareness solutions has never been more critical. The ease with which drones…
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in USGS Research: Elevating Precision in Scientific Data Collection
When it comes to scientific research and land management, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has been a trailblazer in harnessing the power of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for data…
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…
Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission
The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in…
EFIX300: Israel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Setting A New Standard in Autonomous Unmanned Aviation
Israeli innovation has once again made headlines in the realm of unmanned aviation. EFIX Aviation, a Tel Aviv-based company, has unveiled the EFIX300—a breakthrough hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
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…
TAK IS THE WAY
Team Awareness Kit (TAK) as a suite of georeferenced imagery and communications tools that allow for scaled operational planning, data sharing, visualized elevation data, and target management. With TAK, your…
Counter-UAS Technology: Catching a Drone Stalker
In recent years, the increased use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, for recreational and commercial activities has also led to a corresponding increase in threats to public safety,…
Don’t Believe the Hype: DAG Provides Reality-Based Drone Sector Insights
In the ever-changing drone industry, where innovation often outpaces regulation and hype can overshadow reality, Delta Advisory Group (DAG) stands out as purveyors of true clarity. Founded by Bill Daggett,…
Bridging the Gap: How Flyability’s Success in Energy Translates to Public Safety
Flyability, a Swiss company founded in 2014, has made significant strides in the drone industry by pioneering collision-tolerant drones designed for inspecting confined and inaccessible spaces in GPS-denied environments. The…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Powering Digital Airspace with Critical Infrastructure: How Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Enable the Drone Mission
The emergence of digital airspace—where drones and other uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operate safely, efficiently and at scale—marks one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and public safety in…
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a…
Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry
In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
An Autonomous Lookout for European Maritime Security
Elistair joins the SMAUG European project, deploying its tethered drone on an autonomous vessel for continuous port surveillance. Lyon, June 3rd 2025 – French company Elistair, specialized in tethered drones,…
WISPR x NW Blue: Elevating American-Made Innovation in Drone Technology
WISPR Systems and NW Blue are proud to partner together to form an alliance focused on showcasing the best in American-made drone technology and advancing the conversation around precision, reliability…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
The Voliro T Drone: Fly, See, and Touch Your Energy Assets
Ask any energy and industrial asset owners whether they want safer, more efficient and more comprehensive inspections and the answer will be a resounding “yes!” Enter the Voliro T drone—a…
EFIX300: Israel’s Hybrid-Electric VTOL Setting A New Standard in Autonomous Unmanned Aviation
Israeli innovation has once again made headlines in the realm of unmanned aviation. EFIX Aviation, a Tel Aviv-based company, has unveiled the EFIX300—a breakthrough hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)…
How Synergy Aviation Safeguards North America’s Energy Infrastructure From the Sky
Ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of North America’s vast energy pipeline networks is a high-stakes challenge—one that Synergy Aviation (a Volatus Aerospace company) has mastered by blending traditional…
EDR Summit 2025: Where Innovation Takes Flight, Rolls and Dives
Each year, professionals at the intersection of energy, industrial operations as well as cutting-edge robotics, drones and geospatial converge for one purpose: to connect, innovate and scale the future of…
USI and Xer Technologies Forge Strategic Training Partnership to Advance Global UAS Workforce Development
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training, certification, and operational best practices, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss-based…
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Drone Workforce: Inside Volatus Aerospace’s SEAR Program
As drones become more commonly integrated into society, the demand for skilled professionals who can leverage the potential of this technology across a wide range of use cases continues to…
AEA Unveils Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician Credentials, Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute
The Aircraft Electronics Association introduced its brand-new certification for the avionics industry, the Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET), during today’s opening session at the 68th annual AEA International Convention &…
7 Time Management Tips for Busy Tech Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, you’re surrounded by constant demands. Everyone wants a piece of your time. Before you know it, you’re stuck in reactive mode, putting out fires while the real…
Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2025
Space Foundation Editorial Team Flight 25 includes 17 teachers from U.S. states and 15 international educators Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools Selectees will take part in Space…
Transforming Mineral Exploration: Breakthroughs in Drone-Based Hyperspectral Imaging
In a groundbreaking development for the mining industry, researchers at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining…
CSU Drone Center: Elevating Drone Education and Research to New Heights
The Colorado State University (CSU) Drone Center assists researchers, industry partners, public safety professionals and a wide range of students with cutting-edge UAV research, education and support services. As a…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Evolving BVLOS Rules, Systems and Tactics for Integrated Airspace
Drones have become vital tools for industries ranging from logistics and healthcare to infrastructure and public safety. Yet, the true potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can only be realized…
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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…
Considerations for Airspace Integration Enabling Early Multi-Aircraft (m:N) Operations
The white paper “Considerations for Airspace Integration Enabling Early Multi-Aircraft (m:N) Operations” explores potential mechanisms for integrating multi-aircraft (m:N) operations into non-segregated airspace. These operations involve a single or small…
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Watch the Full Crew premiere broadcast today straight from the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit show floor, sponsored by Flyability! Hear first impression from energy UAS experts on how UAVs,…
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