Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Bow Police Department Acquires Drone to Enhance Public Safety Response in New Hampshire
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus…
Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement…
A2Z Drone Delivery Patents Breakthrough Drone Dock Network System Enabling Infinite Range Operations
A2Z Drone Delivery has secured a significant advancement in drone infrastructure technology with the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 covering its portfolio of A2Z Air Docks. The patent, awarded on March 25, 2025, represents a crucial step toward…
SkySafe and Motorola Solutions Form Strategic Alliance to Combat Unauthorized Drone Threats
SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and…
Unifly Joins European ENSURE Project to Bridge Drone and Aircraft Airspace Systems
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims…
BRINC’s $75M Funding Round Signals Major Shift in Emergency Response Drone Market
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most…
Indiana’s Albertson Drone Service Revolutionizes Farming with Agricultural Drones
In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by…
Red Cat Appoints Shawn Webb as FlightWave President to Drive Military Drone Innovation
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) has named Shawn Webb as the new President of its subsidiary, FlightWave Aerospace Systems. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s military drone production capabilities. With over 25 years of aerospace experience, Webb’s…
Taiwan’s Drone Industry Targets Global Leadership with Non-Chinese Supply Chain Push
Taiwan’s drone industry is accelerating its bid to become a global powerhouse, capitalizing on its semiconductor prowess and a strategic pivot away from Chinese supply chains. This transformation, fueled by a $1.35 billion government investment and international partnerships, positions Taiwan…
Teenager Discovers Live WW2 Bomb with Underwater Drone
In a remarkable turn of events in the United Kingdom, a teenager’s underwater exploration led to the discovery of a live World War II bomb packed with 250kg of explosives. Cameron Makewell, a 14-year-old from Ripon, was reportedly piloting his…
Drones and Tariffs – This Could be Bad!
Are the Recently Imposed Tariffs Yet Another Nail in the Coffin for the Consumer Drone Industry? Is it time to finally find another hobby? Let’s talk about the tariffs today, what they mean for drone enthusiasts in particular, what you…
Drone Pilot Reunites Missing Dog with Owner After Mississippi Tornado
In Tylertown, Mississippi, a drone pilot’s determination brought a missing dog back to his owner ten days after a tornado demolished their home. Curtis Bush had lost both his house and his 11-year-old Lab mix, Linus, until Jason Miller used…