Small Texas Town Puts its Drone Program to Work Combatting Natural Disasters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since the spring of 2023, when it first began operating a drone program, the fire department of the small city of Magnolia, Texas has put its UAV to work to deal with a number of floods and wildfires. In addition to having to deal with such natural disasters … [Read more...] about Magnolia’s Fire Department Leverages Drones to Tackle Natural Disasters and Rapid Growth
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Vigilant Aerospace Advances Detect-and-Avoid System for Air Force Drones
New Project for Air Force Research Laboratory Last October, Vigilant Aerospace started an important project for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a detect-and-avoid (DAA) system for long-endurance drones. This project, funded by an SBIR Phase II contract, aims to create a system for both military and civilian use. Vigilant Aerospace's product, FlightHorizon … [Read more...] about Vigilant Aerospace Advances Detect-and-Avoid System for Air Force Drones
SkySafe Wins Contract to Enhance Border Security with Drone Detection Technology
New Partnership to Strengthen US Southern Border Protection SkySafe, a leading company in drone detection and airspace security, has been awarded a significant contract by Amentum, a global engineering and project management firm. This contract is part of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. The Department of … [Read more...] about SkySafe Wins Contract to Enhance Border Security with Drone Detection Technology
Commission on the National Defense Strategy Issues Somber Report
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy has issued their 2024 Report, which calls for increased investment in security innovation and industrial base. The report says that current geopolitical pressures mean that the US faces unprecedented threats - and calls for big changes in defense strategy. From the Executive Summary: The United States confronts the most … [Read more...] about Commission on the National Defense Strategy Issues Somber Report
Skydio Upgrades Connectivity for the X10
Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for eight months, Skydio has observed incredible customer applications but also … [Read more...] about Skydio Upgrades Connectivity for the X10
