ZenaTech, Inc. has announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has commenced work towards a Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) certification for its IQ Square drone for applications including land survey, bridge inspections and other infrastructure inspections for use by US Defense agencies. The ZenaDrone team has commenced a review and assessment of its cybersecurity practices, standards […]
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GeoCue Announces New Drone Partnership with Clogworks Technologies
GeoCue announced a new strategic partnership with UK-based drone designer and manufacturer, Clogworks Technologies Limited. This partnership brings together GeoCue’s TrueView LiDAR and LP360 software solutions with Clogworks’ best-in-class Dark Matter range of multi-rotor UAVs, delivering a unique and highly efficient mapping and surveying solution to professionals around the world. Clogworks Technologies, founded in 2014 […]
Pyka Unveils Pelican 2: The World’s Largest Autonomous Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka unveiled its next-generation agricultural spray aircraft, Pelican 2, which features an expanded 300-liter payload and a work rate of up to 90 hectares per hour. Pelican 2 is the world’s largest and most productive autonomous electric agricultural aircraft. Pyka has secured FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican 2 in the United States, making […]
State of Oklahoma Launches First Investment in Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state’s first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. ODAA has selected Vigilant Aerospace, a local company based in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
