EnforceAir System Set for Extensive Evaluation in Airport Environments under Cooperative Research Program D-Fend Solutions has announced a new agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) to test its counter-drone technology, EnforceAir, across various government and commercial airport environments. The testing program, conducted under the … [Read more...] about D-Fend Solutions Partners with Naval Surface Warfare Center for Counter-Drone Technology Testing
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Illumin Drone Shows Expands to U.S. with Spectacular Southern Debut
Canadian Drone Show Producer Aims to Dazzle Audiences with Story-Driven Displays and Cutting-Edge Technology Across Florida and Beyond by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Toronto, Canada-based drone show producer Illumin Drone Shows recently announced a new expansion across the border, starting with shows in Florida and eventually across the southern U.S. market. Following … [Read more...] about Illumin Drone Shows Expands to U.S. with Spectacular Southern Debut
FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
FAA Takes Steps to Ensure Drone Operators Follow Airspace Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27 individuals who violated federal drone regulations between October 2022 and June 2024. These penalties are part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to ensure that drone operators are aware of and adhere to airspace … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes $341,413 in Civil Penalties for Drone Regulation Violations
FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
FAA's Deputy Administrator Outlines Timeline for BVLOS Rulemaking and Plans for Drone and AAM Integration into National Airspace By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A high-ranking FAA official on Tuesday promised that the agency is on track to meet the scheduled timeline for issuing a final beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule by January, 2026, as set forth by … [Read more...] about FAA Progress on BVLOS Rules and Advanced Air Mobility Integration
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