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In a significant advancement in drone technology, Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have introduced a new, autonomous, all-electric drone tailored for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Pelican Cargo, described as the size of a school bus, is set to revolutionize how the military handles logistics in contested areas. A Drone Like No Other…
In a significant move, Pentagon officials, in collaboration with SpaceX, have successfully curtailed the Russian military’s unauthorized use of Starlink satellite terminals during the ongoing war in Ukraine, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic action directly impacts Russia’s military operations, particularly in their use of drones, revealing the complex role of commercial satellite technolog
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new arms race, reports The Independent. The Rise of Drone Technology Between 2022 and 2023, drone…
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, marks a significant move for the 51-year-old company as it seeks to diversify…
The FAA granted the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Site (UASTS) a waiver allowing civil (non-public) drone operations.
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch's goal? To take SZ DJI Technology Co., a controversial Chinese drone manufacturer, off a U.S. list.
Pentagon’s “Replicator” Drone Fleet: A Billion-Dollar Gamble In an ambitious move to bolster its military capabilities, the Pentagon has laid out plans to inject $1 billion into a cutting-edge drone initiative dubbed “Replicator.” The strategy aims to mass-produce thousands of drones over the next couple of years, according to Breaking Defense. Yet, as Deputy Defense…
Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large drone swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced manufacturing of drones.
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