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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.
The custom-designed and 3D-printed fixed-wing drone features a large single motor and a downward-facing camera for geo-referencing, allowing it
Expanding the List of Risky Entities The United States Department of Defense has escalated its scrutiny of Chinese technology firms operating within its borders. In a recent move, the Pentagon has designated more than a dozen Chinese tech companies, including prominent names in AI, drone manufacturing, and semiconductor production, as entities linked to the Chinese…
In an era of rapid technological advancement, US DoD faces a challenge: the swift integration of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Small UAS)...
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