The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the Blue List and Framework. New … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Expands Blue UAS List with New Platforms and Capabilities
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Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion
Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based public safety technology leader, has announced a $275 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, elevating its valuation to $7.5 billion. The financing, supported by Greenoaks Capital, Bedrock Capital, and others, follows a year of rapid growth—crossing $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expanding partnerships with 4,800 … [Read more...] about Flock Safety Secures $275M Funding, Accelerates Drone Expansion
DJI’s Big Move, US Drone Manufacturing and the Future of Counter UAS on Weekly Wings
In this episode of Weekly Wings, a DroneLife.com podcast, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down some of the most critical updates in the drone industry, including DJI’s decision to remove GeoZone restrictions and the broader implications of the ongoing U.S. push to eliminate Chinese drone influence. They discuss how this move aligns with the increasing difficulty of obtaining … [Read more...] about DJI’s Big Move, US Drone Manufacturing and the Future of Counter UAS on Weekly Wings
Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and the evolving role of American-made drones in defense operations. The conversation shifts … [Read more...] about Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Receives AUVSI Green UAS Certification
Certification Confirms NDAA Compliance for Broader Commercial and Government Use Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV has been added to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Green UAS Cleared List. This designation confirms the Spirit meets cybersecurity and supply chain standards required for NDAA compliance. The Green UAS program extends the … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Receives AUVSI Green UAS Certification
