Packet Digital announced that it has been awarded an additional contract by the U.S. Navy to continue its development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) smart batteries, chargers, and power systems. The contract was awarded as a follow-up to the $8.5 million contract received in December 2022 from the Navy as it sought a standardized battery solution for its UAS fleet to handle ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore missions.
Unusual Machines, Inc. announced the release of the Rotor Riot Brave 55A ESC and its addition to the Blue UAS Framework. This product addresses the critical need for non-Chinese, NDAA-compliant components in the U.S. drone industry. Unusual machines now has two drone components placed on the Blue UAS Framework.
The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules program office has successfully delivered critical Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capabilities to the forward-deployed Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility technology platform company, announced that its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S completed its inaugural demo flight in downtown Shanghai
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced its partnership with Job Service North Dakota, a critical collaboration aimed at showcasing the expansive UAS job opportunities in the state. This partnership highlights North Dakota’s leadership as a hub for UAS innovation, both regionally and nationally.
Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), issued a statement regarding the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's nomination hearing for former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
ParaZero Announces Successfully Tests HALO Precision Airdrop System for Critical Supply Deliveries
January 21, 2025
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. announced the successful completion of a development test for its HALO Precision Airdrop System, marking a significant milestone in the system’s progression toward operational readiness. The test showcased the HALO system’s ability to safely deliver sensitive and critical supplies, including blood units, under challenging conditions.
Shield AI, the defense technology company building autonomy for the world, announced it has started training with Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces to prepare Ukrainian warfighters on operations with V-BAT, the vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial system proven in electronic warfare environments.
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. presented the 2023 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 111th Attack Squadron of the Texas Air National Guard, Joint Base Ellington Field, Texas. The award is given annually to the Squadron that distinguishes itself through its employment of RPA in meritorious service.
Schiebel, as part of the SEACURE consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant agreement under the European Defence Fund’s call for unmanned anti-submarine and seabed warfare solutions. Schiebel's latest product, the CAMCOPTER® S-300, will serve as the dedicated Unmanned Air System (UAS) for this project.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced Fargo Patent and Business Law as its newest member. A premier provider of intellectual property and business legal services, Fargo Patent and Business Law’s expertise enhances the Council’s mission to drive innovation and operational success within the UAS industry in North Dakota and beyond.
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. announced that it has received official approval from the Israeli Defense Export Controls Agency under the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for the marketing of its cutting-edge Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solution. This milestone marks a significant step in ParaZero’s efforts to expand its presence in the global defense and security markets.
Vertical Aerospace Ltd., a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has taken another significant step in its testing programme by successfully completing its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced the election of two accomplished leaders to its executive team: Frank Matus, Director, UAS Integration Strategy, Airspace Mobility Solutions, Americas, has been named Chair of the NDUASC, and Zach Peterson, Director of Business Development at Vigilant Aerospace Systems, has been named Vice Chair.
The Dragonfly programme is focused on the air vehicle development, whilst Nest is advancing the technologies required for trusted operations and mission performance of the uncrewed system. The first experimental aircraft, dubbed Teneral, has now completed its first phase of flight testing in a tri-copter configuration and has exhibited exceptional handling. This marks the first milestone in the Dragonfly programme.
Pierce Aerospace announced that it was awarded a $10 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) subcontract from Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, to support evolving requirements from the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S. airspace without broadcasting Remote Identification (Remote ID) information, specifically for the purpose of aeronautical research.
The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding was signed late last year to formalize the agreement.
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed assembly and testing of its Protected Tactical Satcom Rapid Prototype (PTS-P) payload and delivered it to the company’s facility in Gilbert, Arizona, where it will be integrated with an ESPAStar-HP bus and next-generation digital processing subsystem.
ZenaTech, Inc. and announced that it has signed a lease to open a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone testing facility in Turkey. The facility will serve as a product testing site for its subsidiary ZenaDrone’s ZenaDrone 1000 model drones designed for the US Defense Branches and NATO. The testing facility will be fully set up and operational during the first quarter of 2025.
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract worth approximately $60 million to supply its multi-layered Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a NATO European country. The contract will be performed over a period of 3 years.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins issued a statement on January 2nd regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) security.
Edge Autonomy Expands U.S. Navy Marine Corps Small Tactical UAS Long Range/Long Endurance Support
January 08, 2025
Edge Autonomy announced that it has been awarded a follow-on contract with the United States Navy Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (PMA-263) for delivery of the VXE30 Stalker Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) to support the Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE) program of record.
EHang Reaches Cooperation Agreement with Weihai High-Tech Zone to Co-Develop Pilotless eVTOL Industrial Ecosystem
January 08, 2025
EHang Holdings Limited announced it has signed a project cooperation agreement with the Management Committee of the Torch High-Tech Industrial Development Zone of Weihai City in Shandong Province to establish comprehensive industry collaboration on pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) in the new phase of rapid growth of low-altitude economy in China.
Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Space Force has awarded a nearly $10 million contract modification to General Dynamics toward the company’s efforts to advance the Space Networking Center and satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.
heliguy™ has obtained an Operational Authorisation to operate drones BVLOS in an atypical air environment (AAE).
Archer Aviation Inc. announced that it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia.
Latest flight trials take the British-built PHASA-35 High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) a step closer to operations in the stratosphere.
Sentrycs announced its progress within the public safety market. The company recently closed new agreements that will deliver core protocol manipulation sensor solutions across a wide variety of scenarios.
Crown Consulting Inc. congratulates DroneUp on obtaining its Part 119 air carrier certification for operations under the FAA’s part 135 Certification.
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