At XPONENTIAL 2026 this week, leaders from University of Michigan outlined an ambitious vision for the future of drones and advanced air mobility (AAM): one where Michigan becomes a central hub for the emerging low altitude economy by combining aerospace innovation with Detroit’s industrial manufacturing strength. DRONELIFE had the opportunity for a meaningful discussion with … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Bet on the Low Altitude Economy: How M Air Connects Aerospace Innovation and Detroit Manufacturing
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University of Kentucky Researcher Wins NSF Award for Drone Fleet Safety Research
A University of Kentucky researcher has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award worth $534,264 over five years to develop safer coordination between drones and autonomous vehicles. Yang Xiao, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science in the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, leads the project. Called RESONET (REsilient … [Read more...] about University of Kentucky Researcher Wins NSF Award for Drone Fleet Safety Research
DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar for Layered Drone Airspace Protection
DroneShield has announced a new partnership with Robin Radar Systems to expand its counter-UAS sensor ecosystem. The agreement integrates Robin’s radar technology into DroneShield’s layered airspace security solutions focused on drone detection. DroneShield sensor ecosystem DroneShield has built an ecosystem-led approach to counter-UAS rather than a single closed system. … [Read more...] about DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar for Layered Drone Airspace Protection
DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Quantum Systems, Daimler Truck Launch MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit
Quantum Systems used LogNet 2026 in Koblenz to debut its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and formalize a new logistics autonomy partnership with Daimler Truck. The collaboration aims to integrate unmanned ground systems and unmanned aerial systems into a single operational ecosystem for military logistics. MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit for unmanned logistics The MOSAIC Ground … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems, Daimler Truck Launch MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit
