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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 KestelooNov 19

DJI

Hanging World’s Largest Free-Hanging American Flag With DJI Flycart 30 Drone

I have an incredible story of patriotism to share that involved hanging the world's largest free-hanging flag with the help of a DJI Flycart 30 drone.

Billy KyleNov 19

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…

Haye KestelooNov 19

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…

Haye KestelooNov 19