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JOUAV Unveils Revolutionary Drone System at Drone World Congress 2024 Civil drone manufacturer JOUAV has introduced its second-generation VTOL hangar drone, the JOS-C800, at the 8th Drone World Congress 2024. This “drone-in-a-box” system promises to revolutionize automated drone operations with enhanced efficiency and versatility. Key Features and Improvements The JOS-C800 system includes an autom
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, along with Carfil SA, signed an agreement with Periscope Aviation, a big name in drones.
Lawmakers Target DJI for Alleged Propaganda Campaign House Republicans Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) and John Moolenaar (R., Mich.) are pushing for a DOJ investigation into an advocacy group they claim is a front for DJI, a Chinese military-linked drone company. The lawmakers argue that the Drone Advocacy Alliance should be registered under the Foreign Agents…
U.S. House Homeland Security held a hearing: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response
South Plains College Offers Cutting-Edge Drone Certification Classes Drones are everywhere, from recreational parks to professional job sites. If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the action and learn to fly these fascinating devices, South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas, has just the program for you. As part of their Industrial Manufacturing program, the…
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…
Echodyne’s radar technology powers the first FAA-approved commercial BVLOS unmanned aircraft for critical infrastructure surveillance. Echodyne has announced that its EchoFlight radar is now integrated into American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.’s (AATI) AiRanger aircraft. This integration has helped AiRanger secure a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commerci
The U.S. Marine Corps has recently introduced its latest innovation in military technology: the Rogue 1 drone. This kamikaze drone, developed by Teledyne FLIR Defense, boasts a range of advanced features designed to enhance the effectiveness and flexibility of Marine fireteams. Reportedly priced at around $94,000 each, the Rogue 1 is expected to revolutionize the…
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