Swift Engineering, a leading innovator in advanced solutions for unmanned aviation as well as a range of other critical applications, has announced that its SULE (Swift Ultra Long Endurance) aircraft achieved a major milestone in a flight that reached 55,904 ft. MSL (Mean Sea Level) on Sept. 29-30, 2024. The groundbreaking, 24-hour flight opens up […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Propeller Drones Secures $7 Million IEC Contract, Collaborates with Airwayz for Pre-Approved BVLOS Autonomous Flights
Airwayz, a pioneering company in large-scale low-altitude Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for drones, has been chosen by Propeller Drones to execute its $7 million Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) contract to conduct autonomous operations, including inspection of electrical infrastructure. This milestone allows drones to operate on AI-approved routes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), marking a […]
AUVSI Statement on Army Short Range Reconnaissance Award to Teal Drones
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Army awarded the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2) Program of Record to Teal Drones. “Congratulations to the Teal Drones team, and their parent company, Red Cat Holdings,” said Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). “The U.S. Army moving […]
NHS Delivery Drones Take Flight Over London, Offering Faster and Greener Patient Care
Urgent blood samples are now being transported by electric drones in a medical delivery service which aims to improve patient care by speeding up testing turnaround times. The service involves delivering blood samples for patients undergoing surgery who are at high risk of complications from bleeding disorders. Moving samples between Synnovis’ lab at Guy’s Hospital […]
DEXA Achieves Key FAA Waiver, Advancing BVLOS Drone Deliveries
DEXA (Drone Express) has announced that it has been granted FAA’s Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This significant milestone allows DEXA to expand its drone delivery operations and bring faster, more convenient service to a broader customer base. The BVLOS waiver enables DEXA’s drones to fly […]
ParaZero Secured $187,000 Purchase Order for Cutting-Edge Drone Safety Systems, Moving Closer to Mass-Production
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. recently announced that it has received a $187,000 purchase order from a U.S.-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company in the aerial vehicle industry. This order, which was initially announced in September 2024, followed the successful completion of the advanced drone safety system customization project that the Company previously announced and marks another […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Implementing Project ULTRA Flights for Defense Readiness
Since its inception, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has been a critical partner in Project ULTRA, a multi-entity collaboration that is bolstering the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). Just months after the public announcement, the NPUASTS has surpassed significant milestones toward accomplishing the announced goals of Project […]
Medicine-By-Drone Demonstration Helps Health Program Soar on Tangier Island
The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
Campbell Police Department Secures Waiver for 24/7 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations
Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. This approval is the first of its kind to include nighttime operations and allows Campbell Police Department […]
Drone Express Rebrands as DEXA
Drone Express, a pioneer in autonomous drone delivery, has announced its rebranding to DEXA as it prepares to become a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certified Air Carrier. Once certified, DEXA will officially become a federal UAS operator, authorized to conduct autonomous flight operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for compensation across the […]
