Galaxy 1 Communications has announced a partnership with Viasat to expand delivery of Velaris, Viasat's dedicated satellite communications service for UAVs and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The collaboration centers on Galaxy 1's Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model, which adds a managed operational layer to Viasat's existing UAV satellite connectivity … [Read more...] about Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
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Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to collect and process bathymetric survey data for NOAA's Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey. The mission supports safe navigation and ocean mapping initiatives, including the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Seabed 2030 initiative. The … [Read more...] about Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Achieves Green UAS Certification
WISPR Systems announced that its SkyScout 2+ has earned Green UAS Certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). The designation confirms the platform meets federal cybersecurity and supply-chain standards aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The certification provides third-party validation that the SkyScout 2+ … [Read more...] about WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Achieves Green UAS Certification
EagleNXT Expands in Europe as Defense Drone Market Demand Grows
European Market for Defense Drones, Counter-UAS Grows By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As western European nations contend with the proliferation of small UAVs, including some that might be operated with hostile intent, the need for defense-related drone technology and counter-UAS equipment is creating a new market for U.S.-based entities, the CEO of a defense UAV … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Expands in Europe as Defense Drone Market Demand Grows
New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
KULR Technology Group and Hylio have entered a joint collaboration to produce NDAA-compliant battery systems for agricultural drones built in Texas. The partnership centers on U.S.-based design and manufacturing to strengthen secure domestic supply chains for drone energy systems. The companies plan to design, prototype, and qualify high-performance batteries for Hylio’s … [Read more...] about New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
