Michigan's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) released its inaugural Advanced Air Mobility annual report, documenting $42 million in public and private sector investment directed toward AAM-related initiatives throughout 2025. The report outlines progress across six strategic pillars established under Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Directive 2025-4, … [Read more...] about Michigan Announces $40 Million in AAM Funding in New Report
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SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping
SPH Engineering has expanded its drone-based ground-penetrating radar (GPR) portfolio with two 600 MHz antennas designed for UAV integration: the MALÅ GeoDrone 600 and the Zond Aero 600 NG. The new systems are aimed at high-resolution subsurface mapping in engineering, utility detection, archaeology, environmental studies, and geophysical research, particularly where access for … [Read more...] about SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping
Planet Labs and Quantum Systems Partner to Integrate Satellite and Drone Intelligence
Planet Labs GmbH and Quantum Systems have announced a strategic partnership to create an integrated intelligence ecosystem combining orbital satellite imagery with AI-powered unmanned systems and advanced mission software. The collaboration aims to enhance Tip & Cue operations, where satellite systems identify changes and drone assets investigate them, enabling operators to … [Read more...] about Planet Labs and Quantum Systems Partner to Integrate Satellite and Drone Intelligence
XTEND Secures Multi-Million-Dollar DoD Contract for AI-Enabled One-Way Attack Drone Systems
XTEND Reality Inc. has secured a significant fixed-price contract from the U.S. Department of War's Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict to develop and deliver next-generation AI-enabled affordable close quarter modular effects FPV drone kits (ACQME-DK). Announced on Veterans Day, the competitive award recognizes XTEND's … [Read more...] about XTEND Secures Multi-Million-Dollar DoD Contract for AI-Enabled One-Way Attack Drone Systems
Skyports Drone Services Launches “BlueWater 2” Maritime Drone Demonstrator to Advance Green Shipping
Skyports Drone Services has launched the "BlueWater 2" maritime drone demonstrator, setting a new benchmark for green technology integration in the UK's maritime sector. Backed by Innovate UK's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC 6) and UK SHORE, the project will trial an array of cutting-edge drone operations designed to support emissions reduction, smart shipping, … [Read more...] about Skyports Drone Services Launches “BlueWater 2” Maritime Drone Demonstrator to Advance Green Shipping
