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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
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
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
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
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...Read More
Verticon 2025: What Was There, Who Was Not…And Why It Matters
In Dallas, Texas during the month of March this year, we witnessed the first ever “Verticon” conference. All told, in reviewing the numbers posted by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), formerly...Read More
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,...Read More
OpED – Do the DEW: The AAM Industry Needs to Know About This Counter-Measure
As the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector moves us toward a future filled with emerging aviation technologies, the conversation around security must become more focused. The advent of AAM, characterized...Read More