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Senior Army Leader Skeptical of Lawmakers’ Drone Corps Proposal
House Armed Services Committee members push for the Army to establish a dedicated Drone Corps to manage unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau explained in his weekly UAS News Update. This shift could mean more flexibility for drone…
Counter-Drone
Lawmakers Push DOD to Fast-Track AI Counter-Drone Tech
Lawmakers are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to speed up the deployment of AI-driven counter-drone technologies. A new provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill requires department leaders to outline their plans for advancing these capabilities, reports Defense Scoop. The move comes as drone attacks become increasingly prevalent in global conflicts, from the…
FAA
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 brings updates to regulations affecting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Drones and Advanced Air Mobility.
Department of Defense
Pentagon’s Costly Headache: Cheap Drones
The Pentagon is grappling with a critical issue in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: intercepting low-cost, yet lethal drones. The challenge lies in
FAA
AATI Claims Groundbreaking FAA Approval for Heavy-Duty Drone Operations
American Aerospace Technologies Inc. (AATI) has reportedly made history with a significant FAA approval. Their AiRanger drone, weighing over 55 pounds and flying above 400 feet, received the first-ever exemption for commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. A New Era for Heavy-Duty Drones AATI’s fixed-wing AiRanger drone has received a pioneering FAA exemption…
US Air Force
Drones and AI: The Next Frontier in US Military Strategy
AI Takes Flight: The Cutting Edge of Military Technology In a stunning display of technological prowess, the U.S. Air Force has thrust AI into the spotlight with a recent dogfight between two fighter jets in California—one piloted by a human and the other controlled by artificial intelligence. This event underscores the military’s rapid advancement in…
Department of Defense
‘A Built-In Customer’: The Surging Role of Drones in Pittsburgh’s Defense Tech Boom
A Powerful Partnership with the Military In recent years, Pittsburgh has been quietly transforming into a hub for defense technology, thanks to significant financial injections from the Department of Defense. Through collaborations orchestrated by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, local startups have gained unprecedented access to military contracts, catalyzing their growth and innovation—particu
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