Enabling Tech
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Carahsoft Update On Robotics & Autonomy Opportunities
On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which purports to unlock an historic wave of investment in robotics, unmanned systems and autonomy...Read More
FlyFreely: The Software Powering Drone Program Success
Drone operations are no longer a novelty—they’re a necessity for organizations that want to stay competitive, compliant and safe. Drawing on insights from FlyFreely co-founder Dr David Cole’s recent appearance...Read More
Project ULTRA Contract Ceiling Raised to $100M from $18M
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota – Dakota-U.S. Sen. John Hoeven announced a $100 million contract ceiling extension for Project ULTRA that will allow expansion of UAS operations at GrandSKY. The ULTRA...Read More
ParaZero’s DropAir: Precision Airdrop for Contested Environments
As rapid response and operational flexibility become increasingly paramount for a wide range of professions—public safety, defense, humanitarian—ParaZero Technologies has emerged as a leader in aerial safety and logistics. Known...Read More
DIU’s Project G.I. Challenge: Accelerating the Next Generation of Uncrewed Systems for the Modern Battlefield
Emerging threats have rewritten the rules of warfare. In conflicts from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, uncrewed systems (UxS)—drones, ground robots, and electronic warfare (EW) platforms—have become essential tools for modern...Read More
Beyond the Headlines: Public Safety’s Real Perspective on Drone Manufacturer Bans
In recent years, drone manufacturer bans have sparked heated debates across industries, with public safety agencies at the center of the conversation. While policymakers cite security concerns and national interests...Read More
Esri’s ArcGIS Basemaps Power Dataminr First Alert for Enhanced Real-Time Event Detection and Awareness
Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has partnered with Dataminr, the leading real-time AI platform, to enhance real-time emergency response for public organizations. Esri’s ArcGIS Basemaps will be integrated into...Read More
DroneSense and MatrixSpace Advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone as First Responder Operations
Austin, TX – (July 10, 2025) – DroneSense and MatrixSpace have partnered to accelerate the safe expansion of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The integration...Read More
The Compliance-Autonomy Cycle Driving Big, Big Energy Results in the Sector
The energy sector demands regulatory compliance. The promise of technological autonomy has reshaped how oil, gas and utility companies operate. A virtuous circle has formed around the requirements and the...Read More
Drones, Data and Ingenuity in the Energy Sector: Advanced Corrosion Detection Beneath Insulation
In the oil and gas industry, corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a silent threat—one that can cost companies millions, disrupt operations, and pose significant safety risks. Traditional CUI inspection methods...Read More