Inside the policy, production, and funding forces reshaping the market (Commentary.) For more than a decade, drones have been described as an industry poised for breakthrough growth: the next frontier of logistics, inspection, and autonomous systems. But that promise has often felt like an echo loop: years of pilots, hype cycles, and unease about when “real scale” would … [Read more...] about Why the Drone Boom Looks Different This Time
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How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
Marine Corps RFI Calls for Low-Cost FPV Drones: Under $4,000 Per Airframe The U.S. Marine Corps has put industry on notice: it wants first person view (FPV) capable small UAS in huge numbers, at low cost, and built to be modified and repaired at the edge. A new Sources Sought Notice from NAVAIR’s PMA-263 is not a formal solicitation, but it clearly signals where Marine … [Read more...] about How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
Integrated MDCX and XTEND XOS enable a single operator to manage complex, multi-UAS missions Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and XTEND have expanded their collaboration to support joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) missions. The companies integrated the XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works’ MDCX™ autonomy platform. The integration allows one operator to command … [Read more...] about Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
Planned investment aims to support U.S. and allied defense needs through combat-tested unmanned systems and NDAA-compliant localization Ondas Holdings Inc. announced its intent to invest up to $11 million in Drone Fight Group (DFG), a Ukrainian developer of advanced unmanned aerial systems. The planned investment would be made through Ondas Capital, the company’s strategic … [Read more...] about Ondas Plans Up to $11 Million Investment in Drone Fight Group to Expand Access to Ukrainian Drone Technology
First Breach and ideaForge Establish US Drone Manufacturing Partnership
First Breach, Inc. has announced a joint venture with ideaForge Technology Limited to manufacture and distribute dual-use unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States, marking a notable example of international drone manufacturers turning to US-based production capabilities to address market demand and regulatory requirements. US Drone Manufacturing Facility in … [Read more...] about First Breach and ideaForge Establish US Drone Manufacturing Partnership
