Skydio
Red Cat Unseats Skydio to Win U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Drone Contract
Red Cat Holdings won U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract, succeeding previous contract holder Skydio.
Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.
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DJI Teases New Audio Product Launch with Cryptic “Carry Less, Capture More” Campaign
In a mysterious announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter), DJI has teased what appears to be a new audio product launch scheduled for November 26, 2024, at 8 AM EST. The cryptic marketing visual features concentric sound waves emanating from a small black square, accompanied by the tagline “Carry Less, Capture More.” Analyzing the Teaser…
Iran
US F-15 Pilots Face Unprecedented Iranian Drone Attack, Run Out of Missiles
In a dramatic night of aerial combat, US F-15 crews confronted an overwhelming Iranian drone and missile assault on Israel, with some pilots exhausting their missile supply while attempting risky close-range engagements, according to CNN. READ MORE: USAF OFFICER MAKES HISTORY, EARNS SILVER STAR FOR COUNTERING IRANIAN DRONE ATTACK Massive Scale of Drone Attack Catches…
BVLOS
UK Takes Major Step Forward with New BVLOS Drone Rules for Infrastructure Inspection
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has just introduced groundbreaking rules that’ll let drones fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in certain areas, particularly for infrastructure inspection, according to the UK CAA. What’s Changing with the New Policy? The new policy for atypical air environments (AAE) is a game-changer. It’ll let drones operate BVLOS…
Technology
EU Nations Unite to Develop Advanced Counter-Drone Systems and Defense Technologies
The European Union is taking significant steps toward joint military capability development, with counter-drone systems emerging as a key priority among member states. Up to 17 EU nations are expected to sign agreements today focusing on integrated air and missile defense, including advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), reports Euronews. Major Investment in Defense Technologies The…
Aerovironment
AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo in $4.1B Deal, Expanding Drone Defense Portfolio
Leading drone manufacturer AeroVironment is making waves with a major acquisition, announcing plans to purchase defense tech company BlueHalo in an all-stock deal valued at $4.1 billion, according to a Reuters report. Strategic Expansion into Counter-Drone Systems The deal marks a significant expansion for AeroVironment, known for its Switchblade loitering munition systems, into the growing…
Ukraine
Israel Seeks Ukrainian Expertise to Counter Growing Iranian Drone Threats
Israel is turning to Ukraine's battle-tested drone expertise as it faces an unprecedented surge in drone attacks from multiple fronts.
Ukraine
EU Warns China Over Military Drone Support to Russia as Evidence Mounts
The European Union’s confrontation with China over its alleged support for Russia’s drone program has led to a significant development in the
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