As drone warfare reshapes global conflicts and autonomous aerial threats grow more sophisticated, Fortem Technologies last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility designed to meet surging demand for its counter-drone systems. The new 51,000-square-foot building in Lindon more than doubles Fortem’s previous capacity and marks a major milestone in the company’s […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
GeoCue and Maine Technical Source Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand LiDAR Technology Across New England
GeoCue has announced its strategic expansion into New England through a partnership with Maine Technical Source (MTS). This alliance enhances GeoCue’s distribution network and equips MTS to offer TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors and LP360 LiDAR processing software to customers across the Northeast. Founded in 1974 by Gus MacDonald as Maine Surveyors Service, MTS evolved alongside […]
Heven Appoints Michael Buscher to Lead U.S. Operations
Heven, a leader in hydrogen-powered drones, announced the appointment of Michael Buscher as President of U.S. Operations. In this role, Buscher will lead Heven’s domestic growth strategy, operational execution, and U.S. defense engagement, helping scale the company’s hydrogen-powered platforms for military, public safety, and commercial use. “Michael brings unmatched national security and enterprise leadership to […]
Walmart Takes Flight with Drone Delivery Expansion to 5 New Cities, Redefining Fast, Flexible Retail
Walmart is taking convenience to new heights – and new speeds – with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: […]
DEXA Appoints Joe Houghton as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate Operational Growth and Innovation in Autonomous Drone Delivery
DEXA has announced the appointment of Joe Houghton as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A seasoned executive with a proven track record in aviation operations, airline certification, and business transformation, Houghton brings over 30 years of industry experience to DEXA as the company scales its national footprint after receiving their FAA Part 135 […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes uAvionix CEO Jon Damush to its Board of Directors
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced the appointment of Jon Damush, uAvionix CEO, to its Board of Directors. The CDA is governed by a Board of Directors who act on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction. Damush brings decades of experience in aviation technology, autonomy, and regulatory strategy […]
MSU Hosts Nation’s First S.A.F.E. Training Exclusively Focused on Spray Drones
Photo above – Participants of Mississippi State’s Self-Regulated Application and Flight Efficiency (S.A.F.E.) pose with certificates. The five-day training at MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute was the nation’s first of its kind. (Photo by Amber Lynn Moore) Mississippi State University is making agricultural aviation history this week by hosting the nation’s first Self-Regulating Application and Flight […]
ZenaTech’s National Drone as a Service (DaaS) Closes Fifth Acquisition, Adding Powerline Inspection Capabilities
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its fifth US acquisition as part of its national DaaS rollout. The acquisition of Laventure & Associates, Inc. boosts in-house expertise to service the fast-growing powerline inspection market. The Fort Pierce, Florida land surveying, mapping, and services firm with more than two decades of experience brings a strong […]
DroneDeploy and Prime Air Launch Elevate Scholarship Program to Forge New Career Pathways in Age of AI and Robotics
As AI and robotics continue to transform the way we work, the future of jobs is evolving in exciting and unpredictable ways. DroneDeploy and Prime Air, with support from FlyGuys, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) Program, National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) and Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), are […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Applauds Advancement of Key UAS Rules to the White House for Review
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, applauds the Trump Administration for advancing two critical, industry-supported rulemakings – the rule to normalize Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations (RIN 2120-AL82), and the rule to restrict unauthorized UAS operations in close proximity […]
