The market in military drones and sensors "will be one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the world aerospace industry this decade," says the Teal Group's recent analysis. "Teal Group's 2020/2021 market study estimates that UAV production will increase from current worldwide UAV production of $5.6 billion annually in 2020 to $14 billion in 2029, totaling $95.5 billion in … [Read more...] about Military Drones and Sensors are an Exploding Market
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Thermal Imaging Leader FLIR Acquires Drone Manufacturer Altavian
Thermal imaging giant FLIR acquires drone manufacturer Altavian in a move to provide "comprehensive mission coverage within Group 1 Unmanned Systems for Defense Customers," says a FLIR release today. "FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has acquired Altavian, Inc., a privately-held manufacturer of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for defense and … [Read more...] about Thermal Imaging Leader FLIR Acquires Drone Manufacturer Altavian
Drones on Military Bases: Easy Aerial Competes to Create the Air Force “Base of the Future”
Automated drone solutions have significant value in applications from surveillance to inspections of aircraft, buildings, and infrastructure. Drones on military bases have the same value - and drone startup Easy Aerial is competing to bring their tethered drone technology to the Air Force Base of the Future. AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air … [Read more...] about Drones on Military Bases: Easy Aerial Competes to Create the Air Force “Base of the Future”
Draper and DoD Work Together on Next Generation of Small Drones
MA-based engineering firm Draper and DoD are working together on the next generation of small drones - developing technology to improve autonomous navigation that could rapidly move into the commercial space. Under a three-year contract with the Department of Defense, Draper is focused on addressing the hardest parts of autonomous navigation - demonstrating how they can … [Read more...] about Draper and DoD Work Together on Next Generation of Small Drones
Drones Over Protests in Minneapolis: Military Drones Over Cities Won’t Help the Commercial Industry (Op-Ed)
News and Commentary. The U.S. agency for Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) flew a military style Predator drone over protests in Minneapolis last week. The presence of the drone has prompted a U.S. House of Representatives committee to query why the agency was involved in policing the event: journalists and politicians have spoken out against drone surveillance. As the … [Read more...] about Drones Over Protests in Minneapolis: Military Drones Over Cities Won’t Help the Commercial Industry (Op-Ed)
