Northern Plains UAS Test Site Supports AURA Network Systems’ – FAA Contract to Enhance UAS Integration in NAS

The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) will support AURA Network Systems’ recently announced contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). AURA, a leader in secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, received a FAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support of the safe integration of Unmanned […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance Announces its 2025 Board Officers

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced its newly appointed officers for 2025. Alongside the entire CDA membership, these industry leaders will help drive the organization’s mission forward by tackling policy challenges, promoting the economic and humanitarian benefits of commercial drones, and advocating for their safe and scalable deployment. The CDA’s 2025 officers are: “Commercial […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance Taps Liz Forro to Lead Strategic Advocacy and Policy Development

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) announced the appointment of Liz Forro as the organization’s Policy Director. Liz will work closely with the CDA’s membership, government partners and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies that facilitate the scalable and safe use of commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Liz is a seasoned policy leader with a […]

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UND Aerospace Partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to Advance UAS Education, Research, Training

The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. As part of the agreement, Vigilant Aerospace will provide […]

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AUVSI Applauds Department of Commerce’s Proposed Rulemaking to Secure UAS

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) security. “The security risks posed by PRC drones in the U.S. are well-understood by the Department of Commerce and other U.S. government agencies, which have issued many warnings about […]

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DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska

Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward recently with a $12.4 million SMART Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This funding will enable the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to implement the Scalable Operations and Advanced Remote Technologies (SOAR) Initiative. The […]

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Drone Delivery Set to Launch at Brookfield Properties’ Dallas-Fort Worth Malls in Partnership with DoorDash

Santa won’t be the only one flying through the skies with boxes full of goodies this holiday season. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering ultra-fast drone delivery from local malls just in time for the holidays. Launching at Brookfield Properties’ Stonebriar Centre […]

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North Carolina to Develop Drone Program to Better Respond to Disasters like Helene, Florence

A federal grant awarded last week will enable state transportation officials to create a program that better guides the agency’s use of drones when it responds to natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Florence. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of a $1.1 million grant to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of […]

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MassDOT Receives $1M to Optimize Drone Use for Infrastructure Projects

The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has received $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation. This grant funding goes toward the second stage of a three-phase project, using Unmanned […]

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Northern Plains UAS Test Site Partners with Tennessee DOT to Create Vantis-Like System

The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have announced a monumental partnership to develop a system like Vantis (North Dakota’s beyond-visual-line-of-sight system) in Tennessee, aimed at enhancing its UAS program over the next five years. NPUASTS provided a comprehensive proposal to assist in the planning, development, implementation, and […]

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