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Aerial NDT Inspections Increase Asset Uptime For the Energy Industry

The use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for non-destructive testing (NDT) holds great promise for industrial inspections, particularly in the energy sector. Just ask partners Laurent Zimmerli, VP Customer Experience...Read More
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Defense Innovation: Palmer Luckey on Modernizing Military Technology

Recent conflicts have taught us that the changing landscape of national defense requires us to innovate more rapidly to keep pace with our adversaries. Change-makers are needed at every level...Read More
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CSU Drone Center: Elevating Drone Education and Research to New Heights

The Colorado State University (CSU) Drone Center assists researchers, industry partners, public safety professionals and a wide range of students with cutting-edge UAV research, education and support services. As a...Read More

Unlocking Subsurface Insights: Autonomous Drone Mapping Techniques for Buried Metal Detection and Geology 

In the world of geophysics and remote sensing, mapping autonomously using drones is emerging as the go-to technology for detecting buried metal objects, exploring for the presence of extractable resources...Read More
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Advanced Air Mobility: Industry and Regulator Perspectives on Future Transformative Flight

The aviation industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era with the advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This groundbreaking sector promises to reshape urban transportation, logistics and various...Read More
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Black Swift Technologies: Pioneering UAS Applications for Extreme Weather

Black Swift Technologies (BST) has developed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for cutting-edge research applications in the geosciences. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jack Elston and Dr. Maciej Stachura, BST has...Read More
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Electra Aero’s eSTOL Aircraft: Revolutionizing Aviation with Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Technology

Electra Aero’s ultra short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft aims to transform regional air mobility (RAM) with its groundbreaking approach. By combining hybrid-electric propulsion and innovative aerodynamics, this new category...Read More
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Partnering to Win in Space: The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve

The United States Space Force (USSF) continues to take bold steps to integrate commercial space capabilities into its operations. Its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) framework aims to leverage the...Read More
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Drones in Action: How Public Safety Agencies Are Saving Lives from the Sky

California police departments have led the charge in leveraging drone technology to enhance public safety operations. At the 2024 Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Exhibition, officers from Chula...Read More
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The Road to Autonomy: Navigating the Complex Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

As electric and autonomous vehicles (EVs and AVs) continue to reshape the transportation industry, understanding the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern these technologies becomes increasingly crucial. While the...Read More