Galaxy 1 Communications has announced a partnership with Viasat to expand delivery of Velaris, Viasat's dedicated satellite communications service for UAVs and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The collaboration centers on Galaxy 1's Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model, which adds a managed operational layer to Viasat's existing UAV satellite connectivity … [Read more...] about Galaxy 1 and Viasat Partner to Scale UAV Satellite Connectivity for BVLOS Operations
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Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to collect and process bathymetric survey data for NOAA's Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey. The mission supports safe navigation and ocean mapping initiatives, including the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Seabed 2030 initiative. The … [Read more...] about Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
Canada’s Defence Industry Unites: ACDC Launches to Advocate for Autonomous and Drone Capabilities
A new trade association is giving Canadian defense technology companies — including drone and autonomous systems developers — a unified voice on policy and procurement. The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies (ACDC) launched on February 24, 2026, bringing together more than 25 founding members from across Canada's defence-industrial base. The Ottawa-based association … [Read more...] about Canada’s Defence Industry Unites: ACDC Launches to Advocate for Autonomous and Drone Capabilities
Everdrone Launches E3 Emergency Medical Drone with Expanded Payload
Swedish drone developer Everdrone has unveiled the E3, its next-generation emergency medical drone. Built entirely in-house, the E3 delivers a major performance upgrade over its predecessor. Built From the Ground Up Everdrone, headquartered in Gothenburg, previously used the E2 as a development platform built from commercial components. The company determined that no … [Read more...] about Everdrone Launches E3 Emergency Medical Drone with Expanded Payload
NASA Working Group Targets Autonomous Multi-Aircraft UAS Operations
A NASA-sponsored working group is pushing forward efforts to make autonomous, multi-drone fleet operations a routine part of the national airspace, and it's looking for new members to help. The Routine Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Operations (RAM-AO) Working Group, formerly the m:N Working Group, meets March 3–5 at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Aptima, … [Read more...] about NASA Working Group Targets Autonomous Multi-Aircraft UAS Operations
