State aviation officials watched live flights at Gorman Field as CVS Health, Kelly Hills Unmanned, SkyfireAI and Thales demonstrated medical logistics and agricultural applications on North Dakota's statewide BVLOS network. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) hosted live flight demonstrations on the Vantis UAS system on September 16, 2026. The flights took place at … [Read more...] about Northern Plains UAS Test Site Flies Medical and Agricultural BVLOS Demos on Vantis at NASAO
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uAvionix FlightLine Surveillance Data Feeds Airwise Nexus at Skyway Range in Tulsa
The partnership feeds low-altitude cooperative aircraft data from uAvionix's FlightStation network into the Airwise Nexus platform for Skyway Range BVLOS operators. uAvionix and Airwise Solutions announced a strategic partnership on August 18, 2026. The integration supports Skyway Range in Tulsa, Oklahoma. uAvionix FlightLine surveillance data flows into the Airwise platform … [Read more...] about uAvionix FlightLine Surveillance Data Feeds Airwise Nexus at Skyway Range in Tulsa
Inside the Coachella Valley’s Plan to Centralize Drone First Responder Operations
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Palm Springs, California Police Department is taking its Drones as First Responders (DFR) program to the next level, by jointly working with other cities and communities to integrate UAV dispatching operations into a region-wide system. Launched in December, the Coachella Valley Real-time Intelligence Center (CVRIC) pools the … [Read more...] about Inside the Coachella Valley’s Plan to Centralize Drone First Responder Operations
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Highlight a Growing Role for Small Drone Surveillance
Maritime risk, insurance pressure, and degraded navigation signals point to new use cases for commercial UAV systems Ongoing tension in the Strait of Hormuz continues to shape how commercial vessels manage risk. The region remains one of the world’s most important shipping corridors, handling a significant share of global oil transit. Amid ongoing hostilities between the … [Read more...] about Strait of Hormuz Tensions Highlight a Growing Role for Small Drone Surveillance
FDNY Explores Convergence of Robotics for Public Safety Operations
At DRONERESPONDERS conference, FDNY’s Mike Leo discusses integrating drones, ground robots, and other robotic systems to improve situational awareness Public safety agencies are increasingly exploring how multiple robotic systems can work together during emergency response. At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, … [Read more...] about FDNY Explores Convergence of Robotics for Public Safety Operations
