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General Atomics OTB Satellite Successfully Completes Scheduled Five-Year Mission
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that the Orbital Test Bed satellite (OTB) launched in June of 2019 has successfully completed its five-year mission. The OTB spacecraft will now...Read More
Building Trust One Rotor Spin At a Time For Urban Air Mobility
The introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, futuristic vehicles previously associated with fictional shows such as The Jetsons and Blade Runner, has brought the concept of Urban...Read More
Lockheed Martin: Defense Tech at the Speed of Relevance
In a series of program updates at this year’s AFA Warfare Symposium, Lockheed Martin executives showcased the company’s latest advancements in defense technology, footstomping the company’s efforts to rapidly iterate,...Read More
America Must Continue to Lead Global Harmonization of Aviation Standards for Safe Operations
The tragic midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Washington D.C. has once again thrust aviation safety into the spotlight. As we grapple with the loss...Read More
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...Read More
The SaaS Platform You May Not Know That Powers Data-Driven Insights For A Lot of Our Infrastructure
In today’s data-driven world, organizations increasingly recognize the immense potential hidden within their data streams. Unlocking that potential requires more than just collecting data; it demands sophisticated tools and strategies...Read More
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...Read More
Top 5 Issues for Public Safety in Drones: Lessons from New Jersey’s “Dronegate”
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has created new challenges for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the United States. A panel discussion of public safety professionals at...Read More
Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 Tech Demo to Prove Out Design and Risk Reduction Efforts on Orbit
The latest self-funded technology demonstration from Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is ready to launch no earlier than March 15. In the weeks ahead, the LM 400 technology demonstration is planned to...Read More
Tragedy in the Skies: The Technology That Could Have Prevented It
On January 29, 2025, a fatal midair collision between a Bombardier CRJ-550 regional jet and an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter shocked the aviation community and the nation. The incident,...Read More