Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major…
A Drone – Orange Or Otherwise – Is the New Black: The Rising Threat to Prison Security
In the past decade, commercial drones have proliferated across industries ranging from photography to agriculture. But in a shadowy parallel, drones have also become the most vexing, sophisticated and persistent…
OpEd – “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking
People often attribute the popular quote noted in the title to Mark Twain in the late 1800s. Although the exact quote and the incident that inspired it can vary, the…
The SOF Edge in the New Counter-Drone Era: RF Cyber C-UAS
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped the modern battlefield. Special Operations Forces (SOF) stand on the front lines of this technological shift. As adversaries leverage UAS for…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
The Critical Importance of Wide RF-Cyber C-UAS Coverage for Rapidly Changing UAS Frequency Bands: The Old, The New and The Less Common
Uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technology continues to iterate at an unprecedented rate of change. Both commercial and custom-made UAS operate across various, changing, and sometimes multiple, radio frequencies (RF). This…
OpED – Do the DEW: The AAM Industry Needs to Know About This Counter-Measure
As the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector moves us toward a future filled with emerging aviation technologies, the conversation around security must become more focused. The advent of AAM, characterized…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
CNA Tackling The Drone Industry’s Toughest Security Problems: R&D at the Cutting Edge
As uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms become integral to daily life—delivering packages, supporting emergency responders, and promising future passenger transport—the security challenges they present have…
The Dawn of The Urban Drone Operations Management System
Over cities across America, drones have taken flight and have become an integral part of our urban landscape. From package deliveries to emergency response, drones have improved the way local…
Size Matters: The Group 1–3 UAS Business Case Differentiators
With the recent move for some operators to utilize a 44807 authorization and the impending publication of the long-anticipated Part 108 notice of public rulemaking (NPRM), the commercial unmanned aircraft…
Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis
Ever since the Wright Brothers took off in December 1903 with their first, crude heavier-than-air prototype, aircraft have followed gravity all the way to the ground, not always with good…
Building The Invisible Infrastructure for Drones and Air Taxis: The Latest FCC Rules on Spectrum
The skies continue to change. Once the exclusive domain of crewed aircraft, U.S. airspace is increasingly filled with new entrants. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) (or “drones”) already assist law enforcement,…
Percepto launches AI emission detector for remote, drone-based methane surveying
Percepto, the leader in autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure, today announced the release of its AI-powered emission detector—enabling remote methane detection and compliance reporting at scale. Percepto…
Developing ASTM Standards to Support FAA’s Future Part 108 Rules: A Strategic Approach for BVLOS Operations
Have you heard about the Meta-Standard or Risk-Based Safety Tiers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations? As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advances toward…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
Eve Air Mobility and Future Flight Global Sign Letter of Intent for up to 54 eVTOLs Serving Brazil and the United States
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL)…
UrbanV and Future Flight Global to Launch an Integrated eVTOL Network in Brazil
UrbanV, a global leader in vertiport infrastructure, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a leading operator of electric aircraft, both pioneers in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, announce additional market…
Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis
Ever since the Wright Brothers took off in December 1903 with their first, crude heavier-than-air prototype, aircraft have followed gravity all the way to the ground, not always with good…
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a…
UrbanV and Future Flight Global Launch Advanced Air Mobility Partnership Starting in Rome
UrbanV, a leading company in vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement…
Electra’s Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Achieves Breakthrough Wind Tunnel Performance, 7X Greater Lift than Conventional Aircraft
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), the aerospace company pioneering Direct Aviation, has successfully completed powered wind tunnel testing for its nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, confirming Electra’s blown wing design delivers the…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
RoboDozer: Redefining Autonomous Military Engineering
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) stands at the forefront of autonomous military technology, pushing boundaries with its cutting-edge solutions. On March 26, 2025, IAI demonstrated the capabilities of its groundbreaking RoboDozer…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
As European carmakers navigate the autonomous car race, Lightly’s new AI edge software offers them a lifeline amid rising tariffs
As European automakers face increasing tariffs and mounting pressure from American and Asian competitors in the autonomous driving race, leading Swiss AI startup Lightly today launches LightlyEdge – a groundbreaking…
Torc Collaborates with Flex on Physical AI Platform for Autonomous Trucks, Accelerated by NVIDIA
The platform leverages NVIDIA DRIVE AGX with Flex’s Jupiter compute platform and manufacturing capabilities to support Torc’s productization and scaled market entry in 2027 BLACKSBURG, Va – March 18, 2025…
Israel Advances Autonomous Systems for Combat Logistics
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), with the help of Israeli technology companies, continue to lead the development and implementation of autonomous systems for combat logistics. While experts predict that fully…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
Torc Signs Lease Agreement for New Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for Testing and Commercial Operations
BLACKSBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced the company has signed a leasing agreement for a facility…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
Are You Ready For The Superpower Moment? AI’s Arrival in Energy
This is the “superpower moment” for the energy sector. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics is not only reshaping how energy companies operate but also setting the…
Reality Capture Network Hosts R-CON: Digital Twins in Orlando, FL — A PremierConference Shaping the Future of Digital Twin Innovation
The Reality Capture Network (RCN), a leading force in connecting professionals across spatial data, digital transformation, and emerging technology, proudly presents R-CON: Digital Twins, a landmark event spotlighting the rising…
CNA Tackling The Drone Industry’s Toughest Security Problems: R&D at the Cutting Edge
As uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms become integral to daily life—delivering packages, supporting emergency responders, and promising future passenger transport—the security challenges they present have…
The Dawn of The Urban Drone Operations Management System
Over cities across America, drones have taken flight and have become an integral part of our urban landscape. From package deliveries to emergency response, drones have improved the way local…
Building The Invisible Infrastructure for Drones and Air Taxis: The Latest FCC Rules on Spectrum
The skies continue to change. Once the exclusive domain of crewed aircraft, U.S. airspace is increasingly filled with new entrants. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) (or “drones”) already assist law enforcement,…
Percepto launches AI emission detector for remote, drone-based methane surveying
Percepto, the leader in autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure, today announced the release of its AI-powered emission detector—enabling remote methane detection and compliance reporting at scale. Percepto…
DIU Blue UAS Recognized Assessors: Powering the Next Phase of Secure Drone Adoption
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exists to ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can confidently adopt commercial technology at the speed and scale demanded by modern operations—including drones…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Introducing the Mirokaï Explorer Suit: A New Milestone for people-facing robotics
The Mirokaï ES is more than a robot—it’s a technological leap. Smarter, faster, and safer, it redefines human-robot interaction with state-of-the-art AI and next-gen engineering. Designed & made in France,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
Three Hot Topics In Robotics: Robotics IP, Battlefield Innovations and Construction Automation
The robotics industry continues to shape the defense and commercial sectors. This dynamic field continues to push forward rapid advancements that not only enhance operational capabilities but also drive innovation…
2024 Energy Drone & Robotics Wrapped: Top Stories of the Year
2024 was a wild ride! The energy sector experienced a surge of technological advancement – and drones and robotics led the charge. We witnessed drones patrolling the skies like tiny…
Diving In with Robots at CES 2025
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 has once again proven to be a hotbed of innovation. Even with over 4500+ global tech industry exhibitors, it wasn’t hard to find the…
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
Release the Kraken…and the Devil Ray: The Future of Autonomous Military Maritime Operations is Here
When it comes to maritime autonomy, two names are making significant waves: the Kraken and the Devil Ray. These advanced autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) have redefined what’s possible for Special…
The SOF Edge in the New Counter-Drone Era: RF Cyber C-UAS
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped the modern battlefield. Special Operations Forces (SOF) stand on the front lines of this technological shift. As adversaries leverage UAS for…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Red Cat Expands Maritime Domain Capabilities with Battle-Tested Unmanned Surface Vessels
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a leading provider of drone technology for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the expansion of its multi-domain Family of Systems…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
EDR Summit 2025: Where Innovation Takes Flight, Rolls and Dives
Each year, professionals at the intersection of energy, industrial operations as well as cutting-edge robotics, drones and geospatial converge for one purpose: to connect, innovate and scale the future of…
Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry
In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities
Summary: A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a second Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule in three months, demonstrating…
Space Domain Awareness: Colorado Springs R&D at the Tip of the Spear
Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs, Colorado has emerged as a national epicenter for space domain awareness (SDA) research and development (R&D), where public-private partnerships, academic…
Lockheed Martin Goes Deep: Space Exploration and The Future of Mars Sample Return
For over five decades, Lockheed Martin has been a cornerstone of NASA’s most ambitious planetary science missions, from the Viking landers that first touched Mars’ surface to the cutting-edge OSIRIS-REx…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
Space Mineral Wars, On-Orbit Services and the Technician Black Hole: An Out of This World Update on Space News
By: Dawn Zoldi Experts predict the global space industry will become a $1.8 trillion economy by 2035. Driven by satellite technology, resource extraction and international collaboration, this growth will also…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major…
Are You Ready For The Superpower Moment? AI’s Arrival in Energy
This is the “superpower moment” for the energy sector. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics is not only reshaping how energy companies operate but also setting the…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major…
Are You Ready For The Superpower Moment? AI’s Arrival in Energy
This is the “superpower moment” for the energy sector. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics is not only reshaping how energy companies operate but also setting the…
Leveraging Autonomous Aviation Technology: How Crewed Aircraft Integrate Drone Innovations for Safer, Smarter Flights
Aviation has continuously innovated, taken risks and pushed boundaries since the Wright brothers. For most of its first century, flight was synonymous with the image of a human pilot—mastering the…
Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major…
Are You Ready For The Superpower Moment? AI’s Arrival in Energy
This is the “superpower moment” for the energy sector. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and robotics is not only reshaping how energy companies operate but also setting the…
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Defending Your Airspace in the Drone Age: A Strategic Blueprint for Counter-UAS Defense is a must-read white paper for security leaders, defense professionals, and policymakers looking to understand and counter…
Flight to Impact: Economic & Workforce Outcomes from U.S. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiatives
The Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Initiative has released an insightful report titled “Flight to Impact: Economic and Workforce Outcomes from U.S. AAM Initiatives,” which thoroughly examines the tangible…
Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies
Explore groundbreaking strategies to counter the rising challenges posed by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This white paper, “Next Generation Solutions to UAS Threats: Leveraging Advanced Radar and Autonomous Technologies,” offers…
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