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 […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
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 […]
ZenaTech Expands in Ireland, Offering Drone as a Service (DaaS) Including Precision Agriculture to European Market
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced it will be expanding operations and opening a new, larger office and its European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The new hub will facilitate the Company’s drone sales and DaaS drone services — including precision agriculture solutions — to a growing UK and European market. The Company anticipates the official grand opening […]
Vantis Expands Coverage to Eastern North Dakota
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), in collaboration with Thales USA, announced the continued expansion of Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide system for enabling advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operations. A new radar site in Grand Forks is now live, marking a significant milestone in expanding the systems beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) capabilities into eastern North Dakota. […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Announce Texas A&M Will Lead the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) will be the managing entity to establish and operate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT). “Texas is the perfect place for our new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies. Under Senator Cruz’s […]
HGTC Launches New Drone Technology Course in Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) announced the launch of a new Drone Pilot Training course in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). This cutting-edge 8-week UAS Bootcamp program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in drone operations, safety, regulations, and hands-on flight training—culminating in multiple nationally recognized certifications. Open to beginners and […]
Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2025 Advisory Board
Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced the 2025 Advisory Board. Composed of influential leaders across the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ecosystem, the Advisory Board will help guide the development of conference programming, provide strategic insight, and support the event’s ongoing mission to serve as the premier platform for commercial drone innovation. The 11th edition […]
DEXA Achieves FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 List Approval
DEXA (Drone Express) has announced two major milestones: official receipt of FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and the inclusion of its DE-2020 drone on the Secretary of Transportation’s S-1 List of Approved UAS under Section 44807. Together, these achievements position DEXA among an elite group of companies—alongside Amazon Prime Air, Google Wing, and Zipline—recognized […]
