A New Moment for BVLOS Operations Drone operators in the U.S. now have more access to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers than ever before. These waivers allow a single operator to fly longer routes without placing observers along the entire path. The FAA’s recent publication of the BVLOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) also marks the first step toward routine … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators
Ondas Secures Second $8.2M Counter-UAS Order to Protect Major European Airports
New deployment of Iron Drone Raider highlights Europe’s growing demand for automated, low-collateral drone defenses Ondas Holdings has announced its second major counter-UAS order in two weeks from a European security authority. The $8.2 million contract will fund the deployment of Iron Drone Raider systems at another major international airport, expanding the company’s … [Read more...] about Ondas Secures Second $8.2M Counter-UAS Order to Protect Major European Airports
DCMA’s US-X Launches Blue List UAS Website to Speed Delivery of Trusted Drones
New online platform aims to accelerate access to approved UAS and components for U.S. warfighters The Defense Contract Management Agency’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems–Experimental (US-X) has launched the new Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems website. The platform, which went live on December 3, is designed to speed the delivery of trusted drones and drone components … [Read more...] about DCMA’s US-X Launches Blue List UAS Website to Speed Delivery of Trusted Drones
DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
With only weeks remaining, DJI asks national security agencies to begin Section 1709 audit to avoid automatic FCC “Covered List” designation With less than a month before the deadline established by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), drone manufacturer DJI has issued a new round of formal letters to five U.S. national security … [Read more...] about DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
U.S. Navy Tests Meteomatics Meteodrones to Improve Maritime Weather Intelligence
New trials show how ship-launched weather drones can close critical observation gaps at sea The U.S. Navy and weather technology company Meteomatics have completed a new demonstration that could change how weather data is collected at sea. As part of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) in the Mississippi Sound near Gulfport, the Navy tested Meteomatics’ automated … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy Tests Meteomatics Meteodrones to Improve Maritime Weather Intelligence
