ZenaTech, Inc. announced it has completed its 20th acquisition. The most recent acquisition is L.D. King, Inc., a well-established civil engineering and land surveying firm based in the Los Angeles area, further strengthening its footprint for drone solutions in one of the most wildfire-sensitive and natural disaster-prone regions in the US. This acquisition caps a […]
Unmanned Systems
Unmanned Systems
USDOT Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Two New Designated Sites for Testing Drones and Other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford announced two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The sites, which will be located in The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Indiana Economic Development Corporation, are the first new UAS testing grounds in nearly a decade. The UAS Test […]
Nokia Drone Networks Integrates Amprius SiCore® Batteries to Advance High-Reliability Operations
Amprius Technologies, Inc. announced that Nokia has selected Amprius’ SiCore® cells to power its next-generation drone systems. Following extensive qualification and testing, Amprius’ batteries demonstrated the endurance, power delivery, and safety performance needed to position this drone-in-a-box solution among the most capable UAV platforms on the market. Amprius’ balanced cells deliver burst power required for […]
Fortem Technologies Partners with Southern States LLC to Protect U.S. Power Grid from Drone Threats
Fortem Technologies announced earlier this month, a strategic partnership with Southern States LLC, a century-old leader in high-voltage switching and grid-resiliency technology. Together, the companies are equipping utilities with advanced, scalable solutions to detect, track, and respond to drone-related threats targeting critical grid infrastructure. Southern States recently launched its Airspace Awareness product line, integrating Fortem’s […]
Dedrone by Axon Releases 10th Annual Airspace Security Report
Dedrone by Axon released its 10th annual report, which charts how drone behavior, CUAS adoption, and airspace risk have shifted across public safety, enterprise, and defense. It also highlights what they expect to see in 2026 as it relates to airspace security. (Report Follows) As the global leader in airspace security, Dedrone by Axon is […]
Oregon Department of Aviation and Lane Community College Partner to Advance Drone Technology for Wildfire Mitigation and Workforce Development
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) and Lane Community College (LCC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced sensors for wildfire mitigation research and workforce development. The partnership establishes a cooperative framework to explore drone-based technologies, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes Xelevate to Its Board of Directors
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that Marcy Eisenberg, President and Co-Founder of Xelevate, has joined its Board of Directors. The CDA’s Board acts on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction. Eisenberg has deep expertise in economic development and brings hands-on drone infrastructure expertise from building one of […]
Osage LLC Hosts Osage Nation Congress for Tour and Presentation of Future Skyway Range Plans
Osage LLC welcomed members of the Osage Nation Congress for an in-depth tour and lunch briefing at Skyway Range, offering a first look at an ambitious vision to transform the area into a leading center for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) innovation, testing, and economic growth. The visit provided Osage leaders with a comprehensive overview of […]
Virginia Launches Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Systems Test Site Program
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) have announced the launch of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Advanced Air Mobility Test Site Program, a new pilot initiative to evaluate and integrate next-generation aviation technologies across Virginia’s transportation and innovation ecosystem. Developed to support the deployment of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), […]
Drones Transport Medical Supplies to Healthcare Station in Helsinki
Helsinki is currently exploring how drones could assist with transport during exceptional circumstances. The flights in November will cover a distance of around seven kilometers and will be flown several times per weekday. In early November, the City of Helsinki is piloting drone transports for healthcare supplies on an approximately seven-kilometer route from Kyläsaari to […]
