California-based ultra long range drone developer Kraus Hamdani Aerospace recently announced that its fully electric K1000ULE UAS has been added to both the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Cleared List and the Blue UAS Select List, the government’s trusted roster of drones validated as secure, NDAA-compliant, and ready for immediate procurement. … [Read more...] about Long Range Drone Added to Blue UAS Select, Unit Blue UAS Cleared Lists
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AgEagle eBee VISION Drone Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status
New designation enables faster procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that its eBee VISION drone has received Blue UAS Cleared status. The designation, issued through the Department of Defense (DoD), recognizes the drone as secure, reliable, and suitable for sensitive government operations. This announcement … [Read more...] about AgEagle eBee VISION Drone Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status
Skyfish Launches Osprey: A New American-Made Drone Designed to Compete with DJI
Unveiled at XPONENTIAL 2025, Osprey supports high-end sensors for inspection and ISR operations At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025 conference, American drone manufacturer Skyfish introduced its latest enterprise drone, Osprey—a lightweight, survey-grade UAS designed as a U.S.-made alternative to leading foreign systems like DJI. The launch took place at Booth #3812 on May 20, … [Read more...] about Skyfish Launches Osprey: A New American-Made Drone Designed to Compete with DJI
Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
An American-Made Alternative in the Sub-250g UAV Market Ascent AeroSystems, a leading U.S. manufacturer of coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has unveiled its latest innovation: HELIUS™. This sub-250g UAV, introduced at VERTICON (formerly HAI Heli-Expo) in Dallas, Texas, aims to set a new standard for durability, affordability, and capability in the lightweight drone … [Read more...] about Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
Groundbreaking Drone Inspection Conducted on General Sherman Tree
Pioneering Use of Industrial-Grade Drone Provides Comprehensive Health Assessment of World's Largest Known Living Tree In May, a collaborative effort by the US National Park Service, Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, and other groups led to a pioneering health check-up for the General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park. This monumental project marked the first time an … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Drone Inspection Conducted on General Sherman Tree
