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The FAA's Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE) will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25. During this 2 week period, the FAA will operate several large drones and more than 100 commercial off-the-shelf drones.

Battery endurance is a bottleneck for drone technology.  Could hydrogen offer a solution?  

Sinclair Broadcasting became the first media group to meet an FAA-approved means of compliance for drone operations over people with the help of Virginia Tech researchers.

NASA is testing a new software system to create an improved warning system – one that can predict hazards to drones before they occur. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) will monitor, assess, and mitigate airborne risks in real time.

Dandelion-like micro-drones and unmanned system vertiport could monitor natural phenomenon, aid border security, contribute to smart cities and potentially explore Mars.

DronePort Network (DPN), a pioneer at integrating autonomous systems infrastructure, has been awarded $3.6 million over five years to serve as the lead designer and integrator for the Secure Autonomy Feedback and Evaluation Testbed (SAFE-T) — a groundbreaking national project funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as part of the Tulsa THETA Tech Hub.

Federal Funding for UAV Integration in North Dakota, Self-Localizing Drones from MIT, Drones for Health Resources Delivery in Rural Kentucky

If we ever expect the uncrewed aviation industry to be profitable, the notion of "one aircraft, one pilot" must be replaced by the more realistic "one pilot, many aircrafts" doctrine.

This webinar will introduce the venture capital landscape, explore how venture capitalists and angel investors identify investable deals, conduct due diligence, structure their investments, and actively support their portfolio companies

The Oklahoma National Guard and Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education recently hosted the second annual Unmanned Aerial Systems and Launched Effects Symposium at OSU's Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City. 

In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, Montana to test new drone-based technology for localized forecasting, or micrometeorology. Researchers attached wind sensors to a drone, NASA's Alta X quadcopter, aiming to provide precise and sustainable meteorological data to help predict fire behavior.

The drone industry is poised for significant changes in 2025. A new U.S. administration, new leadership at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and shifting global conflicts will influence regulations, supply chains, and technological advancements

A Durham, North Carolina start-up company is developing a system that employs a tethered-drone with a 12-foot wing span, capable of generating enough electricity to power an average size house by flying in a series of continuous figure 8 loops.

NASA is working with the wildfire response community to develop new technologies that will enhance aerial firefighting operations, particularly at night. These advancements could enable drones, both remotely piloted and autonomous, to assist in wildfire suppression around the clock, even in low-visibility conditions

By integrating data collected from "Meteodrone," the project aims to develop a high-accuracy weather forecasting system. The initiative will improve flight planning and airspace management, particularly in challenging weather conditions.

Galaxy Unmanned Systems LLC has earned FAA certification for the first set of its 55+ lb. line of unmanned airships, marking a ground-breaking achievement in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Through his work, Muvva looks to combine traditional and AI-based control methods and find ways to use advanced perception mechanisms to "allow UAVs to navigate and operate autonomously in dynamic settings such as public safety, critical infrastructure, and agriculture."

Siemens' latest report, Tech Trends 2030: The Next Era of Industrial Robotics, provides an in-depth exploration of how cutting-edge technologies are redefining the industrial robotics landscape.

Scientists are using meteorological drones to study how black volcanic dust affects climate change and weather patterns in Iceland. This groundbreaking research, reported by Euronews, is helping researchers better understand the impact of high-latitude dust (HLD) on cloud formation and glacier melting.

This 5th Annual DBVF event offers prizes totalling $USD5,000. It challenges "student teams to design, build and fly a remote-controlled/autonomous eVTOL aircraft, specifically tailored to address the demands of wildfire response," applications due Oct 30.

Defines eligibility criteria and application process for OSC loans. This will be the first OSC application call to accelerate commercialization and scale production for critical technologies.

A collaboration between the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Singapore's Ministry of Defence, aims to leverage technologies to enhance drone communications and offer novel means of combatting unauthorized drone incursions through counter-UAS capabilities.

The goal is to develop forecasting tools that can help predict what times of year, what times of day, or what ocean conditions are likely to be more or less sharky.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) $5.5. million to research how weather impacts urban air mobility aircraft.  

USDA Funds Five-Year Project to Explore Drone Use in Herding and Monitoring

Innovative UAV Design by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma Allow Scientists to Collect Biological Samples from Dolphins Without Disturbing Them

How a Storm-Chasing UAV Designed for Climate Studies Became a Star in Twisters, While Maintaining Its Crucial Role in Atmospheric Research

The joint venture focuses on integrating each company's unique capabilities to create a robust UTM platform that supports both manned and unmanned air traffic.

Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Near-Term Approval Process (NTAP) program enabling BVLOS flights in Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site.

A 900,000-cubic-foot enclosure composed of telephone poles and wire netting provides university researchers and drone enthusiasts a chance to test out and fly their aircraft without having to comply with FAA regulations.

Highly maneuverable drones with less-than-lethal concussion devices offer a new and indirect way to stun individuals.

A market' represents the demand side of economic activity (buyers). An 'industry' represents the supply side of economic activity (sellers).

TENGDEN adheres to the innovation-driven development strategy and aims at the international advanced level; whereas its technical team has cultivated deeply in the large-scale UAV field for a long time.

Cutting-Edge Research on Cooperative Control Algorithms Aims to Enhance Drone Security and Capture Rogue UAVs

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) will run a prize challenge to identify platforms, components, and capabilities for Blue UAS.

Go-to-Market Propeller is the practical support a growing industry needs – getting from innovation to sales.  In this article: the deep dive on discovering product – market fit.

The objective is to evaluate aircraft flying capabilities along with infrastructure, including electric charging systems, and overall flight operations in the context of Air Force including stakeholder concepts of employment."

This contract will enable ResilienX to work closely with NASA's System-Wide Safety (SWS) project, an R&D project aimed at advancements towards the safety and resilience of future highly-autonomous aviation systems and aircraft.

They will deploy WeatherHive system, composed of 10 nanodrones called WISPS. These nano-drones will be used to evaluate the boundary layer by measuring the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and wind speed and direction.

This project is being completed under an SBIR Phase II contract, which is a program designed to fill important capability gaps quickly and to utilize technologies that have a high-impact, near-term implementation path for the military as well as having a potential civilian market.

Our Vertical Airfield technology allows us to secure sites up to 80% smaller, dramatically cutting costs, but also enhancing the passenger throughput, experience and safety.

Fuel cells allow for increased range with UAS only weighing 54 pounds

A consortium of partners, led by Tulsa Innovation Labs, equips Greater Tulsa Region to advance U.S. global leadership in trustworthy and equitable autonomous technologies

"I'd like to see more mom/pop/boutique drone shops. Akin to a custom luthier/guitar shop. Not everything needs to be rigged for the masses".

The US Air Force is asking industry for help for potentially carrying defensive systems aboard mobility aircraft that can fend off small drones.

Booz Allen Hamilton's recent research report, "Top 10 Emerging Technologies For DoD and National Security," highlights Non-Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) as a crucial technology for defense and intelligence sectors.

Innovative 2-Year Research Agreement Utilizes Meteodrones to Improve Atmospheric Data Collection and Forecast Accuracy

Over the last few years, the exciting convergence of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about groundbreaking transformations in multiple industries, from agriculture and surveillance to logistics and disaster relief.

New 19,000 Square Foot Facility to Advance Aerospace Research and Development

Innovative X-plane designs from an array of companies aim to benefit Navy, other services