Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies sustain the K1000ULE in flight using laser-based wireless power beaming, maintaining continuous ISR operations without ground recovery. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated wireless power beaming to the K1000ULE at Shaw Air Force Base. The AFCENT Battle Lab hosted the event. CENTCOM and the … [Read more...] about Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming to K1000ULE at Shaw AFB
Drone Surveillance
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
Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
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
How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Animal rights group uses drones to combat abusive situations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Because cock fighting is illegal in every U.S. state, the gamblers and promoters of this cruel sport most often resort to holding their events behind high fences or in remote rural areas far from the view of critical eyes. However, thanks to the efforts of Showing Animals … [Read more...] about How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
