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DronePort Network is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Community Airspace Awareness Project (CAAP) at Ardmore Industrial Airpark and Mid America Industrial Park.

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 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.  

Executives from US drone manufacturers are visiting Taiwan to explore potential partnerships aimed at establishing a secure supply chain for the uncrewed systems.

Although the Countering CCP Drones Act received bipartisan support in the US House, there are many companies, organizations, and industry leaders who oppose the bill. Arguments against the bill include fears that the bill will slow overall growth in the US drone industry and increase costs to companies and public organizations looking to add uncrewed systems to their operations.

Drone counter-countermeasures are a critical part of the competition between drone offense and defense. Today's drones can defeat countermeasures through a broad range of technologies and tactics.

AUVSI Submits Comments to the House Armed Services Committee on Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base.
Key Focus on Supporting Autonomous Systems and U.S. Navy Readiness.

The future of groceries will be defined by speed and convenience, with 81% of respondents interested in ultra-fast delivery.

AAM continues to evolve, with early applications and an industry focus on innovation setting the stage for the next transportation revolution.

Two of the most popular and important topics in the UAV world - Regulations and ROI – were the focus of the keynote presentations on Day 2 of Commercial UAV Expo.

Industry leaders gathered to discuss how the drone industry can accelerate its growth and achieve commercial viability.

The opening keynote presentation of the 2024 event looked at the progress the drone industry has made in recent years, where the UAV sector stands today, and what the next few years will hold for companies, organizations, and drone professionals.

An extensive and comprehensive update on the activities of the Drone Safety Team (DST) over the past year.

Drone pilots are the backbone of the commercial UAV industry - you can find them tirelessly out in the field with a drone in the air, but also doing all of the preparation for successful flights, and spending hours in their offices working through deliverables for their clients and their use cases.

New Regulations Enable Safer and More Reliable Drone Operations in National Airspace

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

How can we enable a more resilient, adaptable, and scalable drone manufacturing sector?

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.

According to the Ford Authority, a website dedicated to all things Ford and not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company, the company in recent years has filed a large number of patents involving drones.

Footage from China underscores the trend of militaries scrambling to defend against FPV drones, while also harnessing their deadly abilities.

To comply with the edict, many US vehicle designers will need to rapidly swap out all of their UAV motors and any other components from T-Motor for now legally allowed ones.

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.

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

This initiative seeks to foster inclusion and enhance outcomes for underresourced communities by utilizing reality capture technology.

An Op-Ed by industry thought leader Dawn Zoldi on the conversations and results from the recent FAA Drone and AAM Symposium.

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.

Building Resilience and Innovation in the American Drone Industry

What if we thought of drones as community entities and assets, rather than just robots that fly through the sky and deliver goods and services?

an innovative oceanographic survey drone capable of taking off, landing, and sailing on the sea.

Michael Robbins, President & CEO of AUVSI, recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation highlighting the critical role of regulatory frameworks and education in advancing the drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries.

Simplified and automated manufacturing processes could help eVTOL players break the scale limitations inherent to aerospace

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

Vigilant Aerospaces' FlightHorizon airspace management and uncrewed traffic management (UTM) system has been selected as the airspace management system for the Skyway36 droneport in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Opion piece on DJI drone legislation

"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".

NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What's Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now?

The summit, themed "Level the Playing Field – Raise the Bar," aimed to foster a collaborative environment where participants from various bases could share knowledge, experiences, and innovation with industry experts in the field to enhance sUAS programs across the command

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have pledged to work together to meet the challenges of a fast-changing and evolving aviation industry and the increasing speed of development of future technologies.

The use cases for leveraging aerial robots for asset inspections are rapidly expanding. We recently covered how drone-based site security can create efficiencies, but the benefits of the technology go beyond security.

In this article, we're going to dive into how to identify the other data sources that support the key metric for drone operations, CPM, which in turn gets us closer to eventually leveraging data tools. 

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.

Florida, state and private sector actors have been pressing hard since 2021 to develop a system of "vertiports" for takeoffs and landings

In the latest report by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII), the Chinese drone market has been highlighted as a significant global player, showcasing its extensive capabilities and continued potential for growth.

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

The bill directs the FAA to work with eVTOL manufacturers, prospective operators and other relevant stakeholders to encourage the growth of an AAM system and enable the safe entry of these next-generation aircraft into the national airspace system

FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth

These pioneering companies, spanning solutions in autonomous flight, drone payloads, aerial data, and more, will gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, mentorship, and over $100,000 in support

The focus is on new fuels, such as hydrogen fuel cells and solar panels, and how their use can improve the future of the drone industry.

The drone industry is defined by people who are committed to the technology and unlocking the value it can create for individuals and society as a whole,