Hidden Level Inc., a Syracuse-based drone defense startup, has raised approximately $100 million across two funding rounds led by Lockheed Martin Ventures and DFJ Growth, achieving a valuation of nearly $500 million. The company, which specializes in passive radar systems…
NATO Countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
The U.S. Army has begun 3D printing its own tactical drones for special operations, enabling faster deployment of customizable and easily repairable aircraftThe initial production experiment will see one hundred 3D printed drones built. 3D printed tactical drones The Army’s…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly,…
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is advocating for a dramatic shift in US military strategy, urging the replacement of “useless” tanks with AI-powered drones, reports Bloomberg. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt highlighted how cheap…
According to a recent report from the US Army, soldiers from the New York National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team got hands-on experience with cutting-edge Drone Technology during a training event at Fort Drum from June 24-28, 2024. Soldier…
Skydio, a US-based drone manufacturer, has announced the formation of its National Security Advisory Board, featuring a group of experts in defense and military technology. The board aims to guide Skydio‘s strategy and tactics in the rapidly growing defense sector.…
Hoverfly Technologies, a leading manufacturer of Tethered drone systems, has reportedly reached a significant milestone with over 500 systems sold to the US Army. The company recently received a $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories, further…
Army Leaders Push for More Drones According to a recent Defense One article, the U.S. Army is increasingly integrating drones and other unmanned systems into its units. From division to division, soldiers are learning to operate a growing array of…
Drones Dominate the Battlefield The Russian invasion of Ukraine has showcased the crucial role drones play in modern warfare. As other Countries scramble to catch up, it’s essential to understand the realities of these “high-tech” tools of war, explains the…
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army‘s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
In today’s warfare, the sheer number of drones has revolutionized how battles are fought, drastically reducing the time troops and tanks can remain undetected. A Ukrainian military official recently raised eyebrows with his revelation about the swift and potentially deadly…
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
KEF Robotics, a drone firm based in Pittsburgh, was awarded $1.5 million by the United States Army for research and development purposes. KEF Robotics, an aerial autonomous drone developer, located in Larimer, recently announced that it has been awarded a…
After 64 days in the air, an Airbus Zephyr drone crashed this month. The solar-powered, fixed-wing drone, part of a US Army test, crashed in Arizona after almost breaking the world record for the longest flight. It is the longest…
Earlier today, Ukrainian DJI reseller Taras Troiak posted the following video on Facebook as a warning to all people who are flying a DJI drone in Ukraine right now. The short clip shows a drone operator launching and shortly thereafter…
The Skydio X2D drone from Blue sUAS manufacturer Skydio was one of six SRR prototypes the military evaluated against its requirements. The US Army selected two systems to undergo a limited user test at the Army Test and Evaluation Command,…
Blue sUAS drone maker Skydio has been chosen by the US Army to continue in a final prototyping phase of its Skydio X2D drone. This should result in Skydio delivering the first batch of short-range reconnaissance drones to the US…
Parrot selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as a major drone supplier for the U.S. Government. Parrot, the leading European drone group, is pleased to announce its selection in the Blue sUAS program by the U.S. Army and the…
A study from Booz Allen Hamilton in partnership with PrecisionHawk concludes there has not been any unauthorized data transfer from DJI drones, that were previously used by the US government, to the Chinese drone maker or government. You can download…
Could swarm drones become the U.S. Army‘s new weapons of mass destruction? According to The National Interest, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been working with the Drone Industry to develop ‘distributed, secure and trusted-computing for heterogeneous…
Back in the thirties, Radioplane developed a number of model airplanes that were radio-controlled and served as aerial targets for antiaircraft gunnery training by the U.S. Army Air Corps, writes Peter Suciu. Later on, they would form the basis for…
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