Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! We have four stories for you this week: a new drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, significant changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking mailers to…
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. Government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
Today, I attended the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) 2024 conference in Boston, invited by Brinc Drones. I was genuinely surprised by the significant presence of Drone Companies at the event. Diverse Drone Representation The list of drone…
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors…
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. Proposed Bill Attacking the Drone Industry It is time again to make your voices heard,…
New Platform Promises to Revolutionize Drone Program Scalability and Collaboration Wingtra, a leading provider of aerial data solutions, has just unveiled WingtraCLOUD, a groundbreaking software designed to simplify drone data collection and streamline operations. This user-friendly platform aims to address…
Efficiency Skyrockets with Drone Technology Dutchman Tree Farms, a large Christmas tree farm in Missaukee County, Michigan, has embraced Wingtra Drone Technology to streamline their crop management process. By using drones to survey their vast fields, tasks that once took…
Wingtra, known for its professional VTOL drones, has hinted at a big reveal set for June 5, 2024. The company recently posted a teaser on LinkedIn that has the drone community buzzing. What’s the Buzz About? The teaser post features…
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leverages Hybrid Drone for Advanced Geospatial Studies In a groundbreaking move, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has positioned itself at the forefront of Drone Research and Education. Recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a…
Welcome to our Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week. First, there’s a new bill proposed to ban all DJI drones for all users. This is an important issue, so please pay attention. A Philadelphia…
A Leap in Drone Technology In a significant advancement for Drone Technology, Wingtra has unveiled its latest innovation: a cutting-edge LiDAR drone solution. This development integrates the high efficiency, ease of operation, and accuracy of WingtraOne GEN II drones with…
A Leap Forward in Construction Technology In a significant development for the construction industry, Wingtra, a pioneer in mapping Drone Technology, has announced a landmark partnership with SITECH France, a frontrunner in digital construction and Trimble solutions. This collaboration marks…
Enhancing Research Capabilities with Advanced Drone Technology Wingtra, a prominent player in the Drone Industry, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Colorado State University’s Drone Center. This collaboration aims to support and enhance the work of researchers in various…
Okay, so a few months back, I traveled to Saskatchewan to work on a video project for a new piece of software called TrackSense that is set to revolutionize the way railways are inspected using drones. What’s great is that…
Wingtra, the world’s largest commercial vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone producer, has secured $22 million in a series B funding round, setting the stage for accelerated growth and product innovation. The funding round included DiamondStream Partners, EquityPitcher Ventures, Verve…
Nevermind the ‘extension‘ that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just provided for other drone manufacturers, many DJI drones such as the DJI Mavic 3, Avata, Air2S, Mini 3 Pro, M30, Microdrones, and the WingtraOne Gen II are already in compliance…
In a letter, dated June 22nd, 2022, to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Blue sUAS manufacturers urge lawmakers to “include the American Security Drone Act…
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the Pentagon has revised its Blue sUAS list of drones that fulfill requirements for use by US military and government agencies. Added to the Blue sUAS 2.0 list As part of the Blue sUAS 2.0 initiative, the following authorized drones have been added to the DIU “Blue UAS Cleared List”: WingtraOne, by Wingtra Spirit, by…
Last week, the Lafayette Police department and the Contra Costa County drone team worked with GeoAcuity and Wingtra to use the VTOL Wingtra drone to map thousands of acres in Santa Cruz County that were destroyed during the CZU Fire…
Wingtra just released its 1.12, offering customers a significant upgrade to their in-flight interactions with WingtraOne. Specifically, more robust and intuitive in-app flight controls are available directly through WingtraPilot on the tablet.* In the field, this streamlines the user experience…
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