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DMR Technologies Bets on Louisiana: 500+ Jobs Coming to First U.S. Industrial Drone Factory
An American drone manufacturer is placing a major bet on domestic production, announcing plans to build its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. DMR Technologies will create 521 jobs over the next decade with an average salary of…
Army Paratroopers Score First Drone-on-Drone Kill in Alabama
In the world of drone warfare, we often hear about sophisticated, multi-million dollar systems. But in the skies over Alabama, a group of US Army paratroopers just proved that sometimes, all you need is skill, grit, and an FPV drone…
Army’s Lethal FPV Drone Course Turns Soldiers into Sky Ninjas
Hold onto your flight goggles, DroneXL pilots—the U.S. Army’s Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama, just unleashed a beast of a training program! The Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course (UALC), kicked off on August 18, 2025, is transforming soldiers…
Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies
Picture this: you’re chilling with a cold drink, when a drone zips overhead. But this ain’t your DJI Mavic 3 snapping sunset shots—it’s the Alabama police hunting down bad guys! In North Alabama, departments like Huntsville and Scottsboro are using…
Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload
Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its…
Drone Pilots Beware: Proposed MA Rules Could Ground Your Flights Near Key Sites
If you’re a drone pro relying on Chinese tech, listen up—new MA proposals could ban sales and restrict ops, igniting debates on safety vs. innovation. Massachusetts legislators are advancing multiple bills to impose stricter regulations on drones, citing vulnerabilities in…
C100 Drone Redefines Tactical Warfare: PDW’s Compact Powerhouse Takes Flight
In a groundbreaking leap for U.S.-made drones, Alabama-based Performance Drone Works (PDW) has unveiled the C100, a lightweight, rucksack-portable quadcopter designed for military precision. Born from the high-speed thrills of the Drone Racing League, PDW’s pivot to battlefield innovation is…
State DOTs Expand Drone Programs, Transforming Infrastructure Management
Alabama’s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
Marine Corps Invests $400M in Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech
The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the ongoing battle against rogue drones. In a recent announcement, the Marine Corps Systems Command awarded a hefty $400 million contract to Huntsville-based Invariant and California’s Anduril for a state-of-the-art…
Farmers Turn Agricultural Drones into Lifelines in Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In an extraordinary display of community spirit and technological ingenuity, farmers in western North Carolina have emerged as unexpected heroes in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path. As reported by AgWeb, these quick-thinking agriculturists swiftly repurposed their high-tech farming…
Drone Technology Revolutionizes Crop Spraying at Historic Alabama Farm
Peinhardt Living History Farm in Cullman, Alabama, has embraced cutting-edge drone technology for crop protection, partnering with Sky Spray, a new local business according to The Cullman Times. High-Tech Solution for Traditional Agriculture Sky Spray, co-founded by retired Assistant Cullman…
Tuscaloosa Considers Drone Program for First Responders
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is considering a groundbreaking proposal to incorporate drones into its first responder operations. Mayor Walt Maddox has presented a plan to the city council that would establish a dedicated drone team to enhance public safety efforts, according to…