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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
Electra

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
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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
Sergeant Manny Salazar, Strategic Operations & UAS / DFR Supervisor, Chula Vista Police Dept.

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
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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