By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Powerus counter-UAS deal signals a new private sector paradigm. In what might be the first transaction of its kind, U.S.-based autonomous systems company Powerus recently announced a $22.3 million contract to export its networked counter-UAS technology – not to the government of an allied nation, but to a private corporate … [Read more...] about Powerus Signs $22.3M Counter-UAS Deal With Private Middle East Oil Firm
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Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant participant in the growing U.S. unmanned defense and logistics sector. Now, the company is demonstrating how that strategy extends well beyond small … [Read more...] about Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
Heven AeroTech Stands Up Hydrogen Drone Factory in 90 Days
New 56,000-square-foot Virginia facility launches a planned nationwide UAS manufacturing networ Heven AeroTech has opened a 56,000-square-foot production facility in Winchester, Virginia. The site is the company’s first manufacturing operation on the East Coast. The facility launches a planned national network for producing hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft systems. It also … [Read more...] about Heven AeroTech Stands Up Hydrogen Drone Factory in 90 Days
First Breach Completes First Drone Flight as Company Begins Nasdaq Trading
Maryland defense manufacturer targets large-scale U.S. production of two attritable drone platforms beginning in 2027 First Breach Inc. has completed the first flight of a proprietary drone prototype, marking a step in the company’s expansion from ammunition manufacturing into unmanned aircraft systems. The milestone comes days after First Breach began trading on the Nasdaq … [Read more...] about First Breach Completes First Drone Flight as Company Begins Nasdaq Trading
Gremsy USA Launches Blue UAS-Cleared Payload Line as Drone Supply Chains Shift
Vietnamese-founded gimbal specialist expands U.S. production with NDAA-compliant EO/IR payloads for government, public safety and enterprise drones Gremsy USA has introduced three NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-cleared drone payloads for the U.S. market. The move comes as federal policy puts growing pressure on drone manufacturers to secure domestic and trusted supply chains. The … [Read more...] about Gremsy USA Launches Blue UAS-Cleared Payload Line as Drone Supply Chains Shift
