Software Achieves Major Milestone in Third-Party Integration Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) has reached a significant milestone with its Palladyne™️ Pilot AI software platform. In a recent demonstration, the software enabled a small drone from a third-party manufacturer to autonomously identify, prioritize, and track terrestrial targets. This achievement builds on … [Read more...] about Palladyne AI Demonstrates Autonomous Target Tracking with Small Drones
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XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems … [Read more...] about XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
SoftBank Deploys Tethered Drones to Restore Communications in Flood-Stricken Monzencho
Innovative Drone System Rapidly Reestablishes Mobile Networks Using Radio on Fiber Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese industrial conglomerate SoftBank Corp. recently announced that they had recently deployed a tether drone system to aid in flood … [Read more...] about SoftBank Deploys Tethered Drones to Restore Communications in Flood-Stricken Monzencho
DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery
Certification Enables Expanded BVLOS Operations in Dallas Fort Worth DroneUp has announced a major milestone in its drone delivery efforts. The company has secured a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification allows DroneUp to deliver third-party goods using drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), even in populated … [Read more...] about DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery
Avy Appoints New CEO to Advance Emergency Drone Networks
Benjamin van der Hilst to Focus on Expanding Drone Technology and Nationwide Networks Avy, a company known for its aerial drone networks designed for emergency services, has named Benjamin van der Hilst as its new CEO. Van der Hilst assumes the role following the leadership of Avy founder Patrique Zaman, who will continue as a board member. Van der Hilst’s appointment signals … [Read more...] about Avy Appoints New CEO to Advance Emergency Drone Networks