Axon Introduces Drone Swap Program to Help Agencies Transition to Secure, American-Made Drone Technology Public safety agencies in the U.S. increasingly rely on drones to enhance situational awareness, support search-and-rescue missions, and improve operational efficiency. However, evolving regulations and national security concerns are posing challenges for agencies that … [Read more...] about SkySwap Program: A New Path for Public Safety Drone Compliance
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How CBP Leverages Drones to Secure Borders and Enhance National Security: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview
U.S. CBP deploys drones in multiple ways to complete its mission By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol deploys a wide range drone types of to help fulfill its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders, enhance its economic prosperity and protect the American people. CBP’s pilots fly everything from small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), … [Read more...] about How CBP Leverages Drones to Secure Borders and Enhance National Security: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview
Palladyne AI Demonstrates Autonomous Target Tracking with Small Drones
Software Achieves Major Milestone in Third-Party Integration Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) has reached a significant milestone with its Palladyne™️ Pilot AI software platform. In a recent demonstration, the software enabled a small drone from a third-party manufacturer to autonomously identify, prioritize, and track terrestrial targets. This achievement builds on … [Read more...] about Palladyne AI Demonstrates Autonomous Target Tracking with Small Drones
XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems … [Read more...] about XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
Unidentified Drone Swarms Spotted Over U.S. Air Force Bases in the U.K.
Incursions at RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell Prompt Investigation Unidentified drones were observed flying over three Royal Air Force (RAF) bases used by the United States Air Force (USAF) in eastern England. The sightings, which occurred between Wednesday and Saturday, have prompted investigations by U.S. and U.K. defense officials. The bases—Lakenheath, … [Read more...] about Unidentified Drone Swarms Spotted Over U.S. Air Force Bases in the U.K.
