BRINC has unveiled the first ever purpose-built hardware designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. BRINC’s integrated DFR solution marks a major advancement in drone technology, featuring the cutting-edge Responder drone and Responder Station charging nest. The drones are engineered to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, providing critical situational awareness to first […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
Drone Express Advances Hard Tech with Autonomous Drone Delivery Solutions
Drone Express, a trailblazer in autonomous drone delivery technology, says it is redefining the logistics landscape with its groundbreaking delivery solutions. In a release, the company states that by integrating cutting-edge engineering with advanced AI, Drone Express exemplifies the essence of Hard Tech, delivering real-world impact through innovative technology. Advancing Autonomous Delivery Drone Express’s autonomous […]
FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024 marks a significant milestone in the advancement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. Among its provisions, the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, stands out as a crucial initiative driving innovation and collaboration in […]
Drone Delivery Canada and Volatus Aerospace Corp. Announce Merger
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement to combine the companies in a merger of equals transaction, with the combined company to continue under the name “Volatus Aerospace Corp.” Under the Merger, which the boards of directors of both companies have approved, the […]
NAAA Board Establishes Uncrewed Aerial Application System Committee to Reach All Mediums of Aerial Application
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Board of Directors recently voted to establish an Uncrewed Aerial Application System (UAAS) Committee to advise the Association on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) – or drone – issues. The decision to establish the committee is to ensure the low-altitude airspace is safe for crewed and uncrewed aircraft as the […]
AUVSI Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Impact of Drones on Law Enforcement
Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on how first responders are using drones to aid in public safety missions and emergency response. The joint hearing on “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response” was […]
Vigilant Aerospace Awarded OCAST Grant to Develop Distributed Airspace Management System
Vigilant Aerospace Systems, the leading developer of multi-sensor airspace management and collision avoidance software for drones and advanced air mobility, has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of a nearly $1 million project to work with the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) at Oklahoma State University to develop a distributed version […]
Drone Express Part 135 Application Accepted by FAA, Paving the Way for BVLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) Delivery Operations
Drone Express, a leading innovator in autonomous delivery solutions, announced that its Part 135 Application has been accepted by the FAA. This milestone in the certification process demonstrates that Drone Express is on its way to becoming a fully certified Part 135 Unmanned Air Carrier. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s […]
Pyka and SNC Partner to Offer Large-scale All-Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense
Photo above – ©2024 Pyka, Inc., ©2024 Sierra Nevada Company, LLC) Pyka and SNC have partnered to offer Pyka’s large-scale all-electric cargo uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense. The dynamic partnership combines SNC’s expertise in customizing solutions for the world’s most complex challenges and Pyka’s revolutionary autonomous electric cargo […]
Chevron Pipe Line Company and American Aerospace Technologies to Fly Unmanned Aircraft in San Joaquin Valley
Photo above – The AiRanger has been cleared for use in pipeline surveillance. (Photo Courtesy: Chevron/AATI) Chevron Pipe Line Company (CPL) and American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct unmanned aircraft surveillance in the San Joaquin Valley. The AiRanger Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) was […]
