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What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
As Washington pushes for secure drone supply chains, a growing number of U.S.-Ukraine partnerships suggest a new model may already…
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- FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
Temporary flight restrictions will cover stadiums, fan events, team hotels, training sites, and base camps during FIFA World Cup 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for FIFA World Cup 2026 events across the United States, creating what the agency is calling “No Drone Zones” around stadiums, fan festivals, and team facilities. The restrictions are part of a broader federal security effort for one of the largest sporting events ever held in North America. The tournament begins June 11 and runs through July 19, with the United States hosting the majority of the competition’s… Read more: FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
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- Applied Aeronautics Launches SkyBeam Heavy Lift Drone Platform
New U.S.-Made quadrotor targets defense, public safety, and commercial operations with modular design and lower cost Applied Aeronautics has introduced SkyBeam, a new heavy lift quadrotor platform designed for defense, public safety, and commercial operations. The company says the aircraft focuses on endurance, payload flexibility, and rapid deployment for demanding field missions. The Chicago-based company announced the platform this week, describing SkyBeam as a modular, NDAA-compliant unmanned aircraft system manufactured in the United States. According to the company, SkyBeam supports missions including ISR, payload delivery, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and distributed autonomous operations. The aircraft can carry payloads of up… Read more: Applied Aeronautics Launches SkyBeam Heavy Lift Drone Platform