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Blue sUAS

Drones labeled “Blue sUAS” approved by the US Department of Defense are 8 to 14 times more expensive to purchase than the Chinese DJI drones.

Wiebe de JagerJul 21

Department of Defense

The US Department of Defense is interested in the possibility of deploying autonomously operating offensive drone swarms. This is apparent

Wiebe de JagerJul 16

DJI

The U.S. Air Force bought 57 DJI drones in September of this year for training and other purposes. Some lawmakers and other experts warn of...

Haye KestelooNov 2

AUVSI

This is a statement from AUVSI president and CEO, Brian Wynne, in response to the House Armed Services Future of Defense Task Force report.

Haye KestelooOct 6

Teal

Teal unveils Golden Eagle commercial sUAS platform with immediate availability for enterprise and public sector. US-made commercial drone and

Haye KestelooSep 4

Counter-Drone

The U.S. Government and Department of Defense have awarded Citadel Defense a $12.2M contract to defeat enemy drones on the battlefield...

Haye KestelooSep 3

Department of Defense

Pentagon approved five dronemakers for military sales. They are Skydio Inc., Vantage Robotics, Altavian Inc., Teal Drones, and Parrot.

Haye KestelooAug 20

Department of Defense

Pentagon launches task force to investigate UFO sightings that some believe are drones possibly operated by earthly adversaries trying to...

Haye KestelooAug 14

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.