The Kansas Department of Agriculture partner will run crop spraying, scouting, fertilizing and seeding beyond visual line of sight, following the model of Thales's North Dakota Vantis deployment. Thales and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems will deploy a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network in Kansas. The network will support agricultural operations. The two companies … [Read more...] about Thales, Kelly Hills Launch BVLOS Drone Network for Kansas Farms
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Japan’s Drone Industry Runs 10-Day Kumamoto Earthquake Response Through JUIDA-D³
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. JUIDA-coordinated teams flew indoor searches at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, mapped Yatsushiro and Mashiki by fixed-wing aircraft and drone, then combined SAR satellite data with AI to build a common operational picture for responders. The Japan UAV Industrial … [Read more...] about Japan’s Drone Industry Runs 10-Day Kumamoto Earthquake Response Through JUIDA-D³
Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations
The Czech aircraft company opens ground testing on Technology Demonstrator 2.0 in Prague and targets flight testing in 2027 and commercial deliveries between 2027 and 2029. Prague-based Zuri unveiled its Zuri uncrewed cargo VTOL, a hybrid-electric tiltrotor for civil and defense operators, on August 27, 2026. The aircraft carries more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) over 679 … [Read more...] about Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations
Corvus Robotics Names Co-Founder CEO and Closes $20M Round
Founding CTO takes over as Jackie Wu moves to the board for health reasons, and Corvus Robotics announces the broadest product expansion in its history. Corvus Robotics named co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Mohammed Kabir its chief executive officer on August 25, 2026. Kabir has run technology and product since he co-founded the Mountain View company. He succeeds … [Read more...] about Corvus Robotics Names Co-Founder CEO and Closes $20M Round
