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Airbus

Airbus Expands Drone Portfolio with Aerovel’s Flexrotor Acquisition

Airbus, a major player in aerospace, has completed its purchase of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company known for the Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS).

Haye KestelooMay 10

US Air Force

A Closer Look at the Air Force’s New Drone: ULTRA in the Middle East

The U.S. Air Force’s latest drone technology, the Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA), is now operational from Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, reports The Warzone. This new drone emerges as a cost-effective solution designed to significantly enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in critical regions. Drone’s Key Featur

Haye KestelooMay 9

Department of Defense

Pyka and SNC Unveil Game-Changing Drone for U.S. Military Operations

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…

Haye KestelooMay 9

Department of Defense

Pentagon and SpaceX Team Up to Disrupt Russian Use of Starlink in Ukraine Conflict

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

Haye KestelooMay 9

Lakewood Maintenance Superintendent Michael Gauger alongside the prototype anti-graffiti drone. (Image Credit: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio)

Department of Transportation

Graffiti Wars: Washington Unleashes a High-Tech Drone to Clean Up

Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has introduced a pioneering solution—a high-tech drone specifically designed to tackle graffiti. This drone, a significant step up from consumer models, is equipped with advanced features like eight motors, nearly 150…

Haye KestelooMay 8

FAA

Soaring to New Heights: Westlake High’s Drone Program Takes Off

A New Addition to Curriculum In a pioneering move, Westlake High School in Ohio has integrated drone technology into its curriculum. The school has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drones on campus, marking a significant step in educational technology advancement, reports Cleveland.com FAA’s Nod of Approval Westlake High’s…

Haye KestelooMay 6