By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Texas DPS deploys counter-drone tech for World Cup. (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) The Texas … [Read more...] about Texas DPS Launches Counter-UAS Strategy for World Cup
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Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
The Bay Area autonomous maritime company brings persistent surveillance to the Great Lakes and Northeast under a $15.5 million Coast Guard contract. Saildrone is deploying 16 Voyager unmanned surface vehicles in support of US Coast Guard missions across the Great Lakes and the Northeast. The Alameda, California-based company announced the deployment on May 11, 2026. The deal … [Read more...] about Saildrone Deploys 16 Voyager USVs for Coast Guard Great Lakes Mission
Laminar-Flow Drone From Otto Aerospace Clears Flight-Test Campaign for DARPA
The Fort Worth aeronautics company validates its low-drag airframe at Spaceport America in support of DARPA's Energy Web Aircraft program. Otto Aerospace has completed a flight-test campaign for its unmanned laminar-flow drone at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The company announced the milestone on May 6, 2026, from White Sands Missile Range. The campaign validated the … [Read more...] about Laminar-Flow Drone From Otto Aerospace Clears Flight-Test Campaign for DARPA
FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
Long-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over certain fixed site facilities, marking a significant step in implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of … [Read more...] about FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
Bridging the Gap: Kelluu’s Airships Sit Between Drones and Satellites
Funding led by NATO Innovation Fund supports growth in defense, AI, and dual-use applications Kelluu, a Finnish deep tech company, has raised €15 million in Series A funding to expand its autonomous airship platform and scale international operations. The round was led by the NATO Innovation Fund, marking its first investment in a Finnish company. The funding will support … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Kelluu’s Airships Sit Between Drones and Satellites
