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Boeing Moves to Sell Insitu Drone Unit as Part of Strategic Overhaul

Boeing has put its Insitu drone subsidiary on the market, signaling a significant shift in its business strategy as the aerospace giant seeks to divest

Haye KestelooFeb 24

Department of Defense

Saronic Launches Major Autonomous Naval Vessel Program to Address U.S. Maritime Gaps

In a significant development for autonomous maritime systems, defense technology company Saronic has announced an ambitious program to revitalize American shipbuilding through large-scale autonomous vessel production. The initiative includes the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard dedicated to autonomous vessel manufacturing, marking a potential turning point in U.S. naval auton

Haye KestelooFeb 20

Draganfly

Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston

Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific exemptions to FAA Part 107 regulations, permitting controlled drone flights over non-participants and traffic u

Haye KestelooFeb 14

Department of Defense

Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats

An internal Department of Homeland Security memo shows that Mexican drug cartels authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border

Haye KestelooFeb 3

DroneUp

Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC

We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to DoD Chinese Military Complex List Autel has been added to the DoD Chinese Military Complex…

Greg ReverdiauJan 10

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

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Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI

Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) to create and maintain lists of prohibited countries, businesses, and entities from…

Haye KestelooJan 8

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs

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China Condemns US Drone Security Investigation as ‘Irresponsible’

China’s Commerce Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. investigations into potential security risks posed by Chinese drone systems, calling the probe “extremely irresponsible” and demanding an immediate halt to what it termed “erroneous practices.” The statement comes in response to the U.S. Commerce Department’s announcement last week that it is considering new restrictions or…

Haye KestelooJan 7

Department of Defense

The Pentagon turns to AI-powered kamikaze drones

The Pentagon has announced an $8.8m contract with Israeli company XTEND that will see the acquisition of kamikaze drones for combat teams.

Josh SpiresJan 7

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