A new FAA aircraft-agnostic waiver lets Frontier Precision fly any NDAA-compliant drone under 55 pounds across more than 5,000 square miles of Vantis-managed airspace. Vantis, North Dakota's beyond-visual-line-of-sight system, has onboarded Frontier Precision as its second champion operator. Frontier Precision secured a new FAA waiver that expands BVLOS operations through the … [Read more...] about Vantis BVLOS System Adds New Partner, FAA Waiver Across 5,000 Square Miles
Counter UAS
MatrixSpace Validated in U.S. Army’s Operation Jailbreak Integration Sprint
The portable radar maker's integration with Anduril Lattice and IBCS-M passed Army validation at Fort Carson, joining 55 companies in the service's largest interoperability push. MatrixSpace has been validated under U.S. Army Operation Jailbreak, the service's largest operational push to integrate emerging technologies into command-and-control environments. The radar company … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace Validated in U.S. Army’s Operation Jailbreak Integration Sprint
Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Lidar company's agreement with German counter-UAS firm highlights growing market for drone detection and interception technologies Shares of lidar manufacturer Ouster rose sharply last week after the company announced a strategic partnership with German counter-UAS company ARGUS Interception. The market reaction reflects growing investor interest in technologies that support … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
Recent airport disruptions highlight a growing challenge: detecting an object in protected airspace is often easier than identifying it, locating its operator, or determining its intent. Recent reports of drone-related disruptions at airports in Europe have renewed concerns about airspace security. In May, authorities temporarily halted operations at Munich Airport after … [Read more...] about Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Airspace Security as Governments Expand Counter-UAS Authorities Motorola Solutions announced plans to acquire counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, a move that reflects the growing importance of counter-UAS technology for public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. The companies … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
