The Federal Aviation Administration’s two proposed rules – Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility – were recently submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which is a key step towards making these regulatory improvements a reality.
WarrenUAS has registered another major win for their program with word this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the WarrenUAS program permission to operate larger (above 55 pounds) UAS in the National Airspace, as well as the ability to train students operators to fly such aircraft.
Leadership at the University of North Dakota and the Space Development Agency officially signed an Educational Partnership Agreement, showcasing the pivotal role the university and Grand Forks play in space development and the security of the nation.
Amniscient, a B2B SaaS company revolutionizing computer vision AI, announced the official launch of AmniSphere, a computer vision AI platform designed to help businesses harness the power of AI without complexity. It provides companies of all sizes and various industries a platform to create and deploy custom computer vision models in days and with 99.9% accuracy in visual intelligence, enhancing production and efficiencies.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the Federal Aviation Association and the Department of Transportation for unveiling their plan for a modernized air traffic control system.
uAvionix Launches skyAlert: Wearable Aircraft Alerting Device for UAS Operators and Visual Observers
uAvionix announced the release of skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators and their supporting visual observers. By audibly alerting users whenever an ADS-B equipped aircraft enters a user-configurable proximity zone, skyAlert significantly increases situational awareness and safety.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) strongly supports the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s request of federal agencies to open an investigation into Unitree Robotics.
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed two test flights of its Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit at hypersonic speed, leveraging Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic airplane, Talon-A.
Stratolaunch announced the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery with the Talon-A2 fully autonomous vehicle in March 2025. It also shared that this significant accomplishment followed the successful first hypersonic flight of Talon-A2 in December 2024 confirming the demonstrated reusability of the vehicle.
FlyAlchemy announced a new reseller agreement with Skyfront. This partnership authorizes FlyAlchemy to sell Skyfront’s Perimeter 8–based drone platform and MagniPhy airborne magnetometer solutions and integrate them with FlyAlchemy’s proven commercial workflows, comprehensive training, and expert consulting.
DAF Begins Ground Testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Selects Beale AFB as Preferred Location
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
UAS Magazine, with support from the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce, announced this week the launch of a seven-part national webinar series highlighting North Dakota’s rising influence in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), defense innovation, and aerospace research and development.
Zing Drone Solutions, an innovative leader in aerial security technology, revealed that it secured the $100,000 grand prize at the Proven in Pendleton Counter-UAS Challenge, organized by the Oregon UAS Accelerator.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) delivered an MQ-9A Reaper® Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The new MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range (ER) UAS was delivered on April 22, 2025, and will be operated by Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), a USMC operational test squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona.
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard.
ResilienX, Inc., a leader in safety assurance and automation solutions for next-generation airspace operations, announced the appointment of Michelle Duquette, a seasoned Aviation Executive Strategist, to its Board of Advisors. This strategic addition underscores ResilienX’s commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence across the uncrewed systems andadvanced air mobility (AAM) sectors.
Altitude Angel, the world’s most trusted UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, and Dutch drone enterprise solutions innovator AirHub, have signed a partnership agreement which sees both parties combine to offer an advanced airspace management platform across the Netherlands and mainland Europe.
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation announced the acquisition of Kaman Air Vehicles' KARGO UAV™ program, expanding its portfolio of vertical lift and cargo UAS solutions. KARGO UAV is a medium-lift, autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle that has been demonstrated to both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army for its cargo VTOL capabilities, with successful autonomous lift and flight testing under military evaluation programs.
AEVEX Aerospace announced its selection by the U.S. Army to participate in the Launched Effects-Short Range (LE-SR) Special User Demonstration (SUD). This initiative is designed to refine the Army's integration of advanced uncrewed systems to enhance battlefield capabilities.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in support of service-level training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses.
Sentrycs and Xtend announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming drone security and remote operations for defense and security applications. This collaboration brings together Sentrycs’ advanced counter-drone solutions with Xtend’s unique technology, enabling customers to accelerate the threat mitigation cycle, ensure an unparalleled level of protection, and significantly enhance operational efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Apollo, the innovation inspired insurance platform, and Moonrock, the leading managing general agent specializing in drone insurance, announce the launch of a new drone, eVTOL and Aviation innovation insurance facility. The facility will provide liability coverage of up to $100m and property damage cover of up to $22.5m.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors.
ZenaTech, Inc. provided an update on its subsidiary ZenaDrone’s previously announced plans to obtain the Green Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) certification and announced its intention to submit an application for the IQ Square drone at the beginning of Q3 2025.
DroneShield announced it has received a package of five separate contracts totaling $32.2 million from an in-country reseller for delivery to a military end customer in an Asian-Pacific country. The systems are for both vehicle-mounted and fixed counter-UxS (counterdrone) systems.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25. The FAA will operate several large drones and more than 100 commercial off-the-shelf drones during the two-week period. Testing will take place over the water and near the Cape May Ferry Terminal during the daytime on weekdays only.
AUVSI Applauds Reforms to Improve Foreign Military Sales Efficiency and Advance U.S. Leadership in Uncrewed Systems
April 16, 2025
AUVSI applauds the Trump Administration’s focus on FMS reform and urges policymakers to ensure UxS are a key consideration in efforts to modernize the system and review how outdated restrictions are harming U.S. global competitiveness.
The County of Ventura’s Economic Vitality Unit has been awarded $550,000 to establish an Advanced Air Mobility Innovation Center. The grant is part of a $9 million Catalyst Predevelopment Funding Program from Uplift Central Coast, an organization which provides strategic grants to support community-driven projects that promote equity, sustainability, and regional resilience.
Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and global leader in drone Remote Identification technologies, announced that it has integrated with Skylark Labs to provide new drone detection capabilities to the US-Mexico Border and beyond. This new system integration can be utilized in a variety of security applications - such as securing airspace at military bases, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure sites.
DroneShield announced the release of a sophisticated online platform for building bespoke counterdrone (C-UAS) solutions for any location. Hosted in the DroneShield Access Portal, the Planning Tool provides a way for customers to visualize the different elements that make up DroneShield’s layered C-UAS solution, such as coverage areas of its sensors.
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