North America
Airspace Security: Insights from Tom Adams
In today’s security landscape, traditional physical security measures—gates, guards and guns—are no longer sufficient to protect critical infrastructure and public venues. With the proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), a...Read More
Three New Things From the FAA to Support Public Safety Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been actively working to enhance the capabilities of public safety agencies through drone operations. A panel of agency experts at the recent DRONERESPONDERS National...Read More
Hexagon completes acquisition of Septentrio, expanding the reach of mission-critical navigation and autonomy applications
Hexagon today announced the closing of the acquisition of Septentrio NV, a manufacturer of GPS/GNSS positioning technology for autonomy and mission-critical applications. The acquisition of Septentrio will strengthen Hexagon’s position...Read More
Addressing DJI Telemetry Challenges in Counter-UAS
The escalating use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across various sectors has brought significant benefits but also poses security challenges. As drones become more sophisticated and accessible, robust counter-UAS (C-UAS)...Read More
BlueHalo and GrandSKY Partner to Create a Unique Hub for Tech Innovation, Testing, and Training
BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, and GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial business park focused on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), announced a formal agreement today through a...Read More
AEA Unveils Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician Credentials, Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute
The Aircraft Electronics Association introduced its brand-new certification for the avionics industry, the Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET), during today’s opening session at the 68th annual AEA International Convention &...Read More
The Latest In Public Safety Tech: What’s New and What’s Next from DRONERESPONDERS NACON
The DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference (NACON) once again brought together some of the most innovative minds in public safety technology. This year’s event’s show floor highlighted some of...Read More
General Atomics OTB Satellite Successfully Completes Scheduled Five-Year Mission
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that the Orbital Test Bed satellite (OTB) launched in June of 2019 has successfully completed its five-year mission. The OTB spacecraft will now...Read More
Building Trust One Rotor Spin At a Time For Urban Air Mobility
The introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, futuristic vehicles previously associated with fictional shows such as The Jetsons and Blade Runner, has brought the concept of Urban...Read More
Lockheed Martin: Defense Tech at the Speed of Relevance
In a series of program updates at this year’s AFA Warfare Symposium, Lockheed Martin executives showcased the company’s latest advancements in defense technology, footstomping the company’s efforts to rapidly iterate,...Read More