A recently filed Texas House bill that proposes using armed drones for school security has drawn significant attention from both Drone Industry experts and Education stakeholders. House Bill 462, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), suggests deploying…
Large unidentified drones conducting repeated nighttime operations over central and northern New Jersey have sparked official action, with 21 Morris County mayors demanding an investigation from Governor Phil Murphy. The ongoing incidents, which began in mid-November, have raised particular concern…
The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia–Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial…
The land survey equipment market is on track to reach $12.56 billion by 2028, driven by increasing urbanization and the adoption of Drone Technology across various industries. Traditional land surveying methods are giving way to more efficient drone-based solutions that…
Ukrainian engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough in military Drone Technology with the development of a fiber-optic Tethered drone that operates beyond the reach of electronic warfare systems. The innovation, reported initially by Kyiv Post, represents a potential solution to…
Teledyne FLIR and Gremsy have unveiled their latest collaboration – an advanced AI-driven Thermal Drone payload that combines high-precision imaging with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. The new Vio F1 payload, developed under Teledyne FLIR’s “Thermal by FLIR” program, represents a significant…
Saab unveiled a sophisticated new UAV training capability at I/ITSEC 2024 in Orlando, Florida, marking a significant advance in preparing military forces for the realities of drone warfare. The system, which can simulate both offensive drone operations and counter-UAV missions,…
Recent analysis reveals Russia has quadrupled its drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, with particular emphasis on new drone deception tactics and overwhelming swarm strategies. Data from the Ukrainia Air Force Command shows Russia launched over 6,000 combined drone and…
German defense giant Rheinmetall is partnering with US-based software Specialist Auterion to develop unified control standards for autonomous military drones, marking a significant shift in battlefield drone operations, reports the Financial Times. The collaboration aims to address one of the…
Australian researchers have developed a pioneering celestial navigation system for drones that could eliminate reliance on GPS signals, potentially transforming both military and commercial drone operations. The breakthrough comes from the University of South Australia, where scientists have created a…
The recently released National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025 includes provisions that could significantly impact the U.S. Drone Industry, particularly regarding Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems. While some industry groups are celebrating the exclusion of the Countering CCP…
New Jersey State Senator Douglas J. Steinhardt has called for an immediate joint legislative hearing to address what he describes as alarming drone activity over military installations and critical infrastructure across the state. In a strongly worded letter to Governor…
The newly released Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions requiring a comprehensive security evaluation of Chinese drone manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics, potentially leading to restrictions on their use in the United States. The legislation mandates…
We have big news to share. You may already have seen online, but if not, the text of the 2025 NDAA was released by the House Rules Committee on Saturday. We are THRILLED to report that the Countering CCP Drones Act language did…
You might think the DJI Air 3S beats the Mini 4 Pro in every category, but my extensive field testing has revealed some surprising results. After purchasing both drones myself (not manufacturer samples) and testing them in extreme conditions from…
Drone imagery startup Spexi has raised $11.5 million in Series A funding to expand its network of pilots capturing ultra-high-resolution aerial data. Led by Blockchange Ventures, the funding validates Spexi’s innovative approach to building a standardized global imagery database that…
A wave of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey has prompted investigations by federal authorities and raised questions about drone surveillance and airspace security. Reports describe large unmanned aircraft conducting systematic flights over critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, power lines, and…
The United States has unveiled a significant new military aid package for Ukraine worth $988 million, which includes various unmanned aerial systems and related technology. The announcement came during the Reagan National Defense Forum in California on December 7, 2024,…
Amazon has achieved a significant milestone in its European drone delivery ambitions, successfully completing its first test flight in Italy using the MK-30 delivery drone, reports Reuters. The December 4th test, conducted in the central Italian town of San Salvo,…
Drone Industry veteran Vic Moss is raising urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being considered for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Speaking in his personal capacity and on behalf of the Drone Service Providers Alliance…
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US Drone Industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
Ukraine has revealed its latest domestically-produced unmanned aerial system called “Peklo” (meaning “Hell” in Ukrainian), showcasing a significant advancement in the country’s indigenous drone development capabilities. The new drone-missile hybrid boasts an operational range of 430 miles – more than…
North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15…
A Hall County Sheriff’s drone operator located a missing 79-year-old man with dementia and his dog in just 23 seconds using thermal imaging technology, demonstrating the growing importance of drone capabilities in time-critical Search and Rescue operations. The successful Thanksgiving…
DroneUp has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the sixth U.S. drone operator to receive Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This certification transforms the Virginia Beach-based company’s delivery capabilities, allowing transport of third-party cargo and…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories this week, including a crucial update on a drone ban requiring immediate action, DJI Flip leaks, DroneUp receiving their Part 135 certification, Skybrowse new interior mapping capabilities, and the FBI’s…
A medevac helicopter was forced to abort its emergency response mission in Branchburg Township, New Jersey, after encountering unauthorized drones near the designated landing zone, reports NJ.com. The incident, which occurred on November 26, adds to growing concerns about unexplained…
In an unprecedented campaign of urban warfare, Russian forces have unleashed a systematic drone terror campaign against civilians in Kherson, Ukraine, launching more than 9,500 drone attacks since mid-July. This marks a chilling evolution in modern warfare, where civilian populations…
OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Anduril Industries to integrate Artificial Intelligence technology into anti-drone defense systems, marking the AI developer’s most significant venture into the defense sector to date, reports Bloomberg. A Strategic Alliance for Drone Defense The…
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