New FlexiQuad design could improve drone operations in confined spaces, search and rescue missions, and challenging environments. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a flexible drone that can collide with obstacles and continue flying. The design could help drones operate in environments where avoiding every obstacle is difficult or impossible. The drone, called … [Read more...] about ETH Zurich Develops Flexible Drone That Can Survive Collisions
Drone Manufacturing
Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
Foreign manufacturers are pursuing U.S. production, domestic companies are attracting investment, and Pentagon orders are growing. But can the industry achieve lasting scale? News and Commentary. The Trump administration has made domestic drone manufacturing a national security priority. New restrictions on foreign-produced drones, increased defense procurement, and efforts … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
DOE Launches Battery Manufacturing Initiative to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
New national consortium aims to reduce production costs and speed commercialization of advanced batteries, including those used in drones. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new national consortium to improve domestic battery manufacturing. The initiative could help address a key challenge for the U.S. drone industry: building a reliable and competitive … [Read more...] about DOE Launches Battery Manufacturing Initiative to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
Vector Expands Defense Drone Portfolio with SOCOM Selection and Blue List Designation
Recent developments highlight the company's progress in military drone programs, manufacturing, and secure supply chains. Utah-based drone manufacturer Vector has announced two developments that strengthen its position in the U.S. defense drone market. The company has earned a Phase III selection in the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Modular Kinetic Drone (MKLD) … [Read more...] about Vector Expands Defense Drone Portfolio with SOCOM Selection and Blue List Designation
U.S. Drone Manufacturers Expand International Defense Sales as Nepal Orders SPIRIT
Robinson Unmanned's contract to supply the Nepali Army adds to recent international orders for U.S.-made military drone systems. Robinson Unmanned has announced a contract to supply its SPIRIT small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to the Nepali Army. The agreement falls under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Ascent AeroSystems, Robinson Unmanned's contracting … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Manufacturers Expand International Defense Sales as Nepal Orders SPIRIT
