A new FAA aircraft-agnostic waiver lets Frontier Precision fly any NDAA-compliant drone under 55 pounds across more than 5,000 square miles of Vantis-managed airspace. Vantis, North Dakota's beyond-visual-line-of-sight system, has onboarded Frontier Precision as its second champion operator. Frontier Precision secured a new FAA waiver that expands BVLOS operations through the … [Read more...] about Vantis BVLOS System Adds New Partner, FAA Waiver Across 5,000 Square Miles
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Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
The Buffalo-based battery materials company debuts NDAA-compliant pouch cells with up to 80% more energy density than standard Li-ion. Natrion has launched defense-optimized battery cells for uncrewed systems including drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids. The Buffalo, New York-based company announced the new product lines on May 14, 2026. The … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
The Stillwater, Oklahoma firm secures NDAA compliance and DIU listing for its compact thermal imaging payload aimed at unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions. RPX Technologies has added its Embir-3 thermal camera to the Blue UAS Framework. The Stillwater, Oklahoma-based company announced the listing on May 8, 2026. The camera is now available as a trusted thermal imaging … [Read more...] about RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
EagleNXT Announces Sale of eBee TAC Mapping Drones to US Army
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), operating as EagleNXT, has completed the sale of six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones to the U.S. Army, each equipped with premium S.O.D.A. 3D and Duet M sensors featuring full RTK/PPK activation. The transaction was facilitated through commercial partner Dronivo GmbH in Germany and represents a landmark procurement for advanced aerial … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Announces Sale of eBee TAC Mapping Drones to US Army
New GNSS Receiver Platform Boosts Mapping Accuracy and Efficiency: a Case Study
InTerra SmarTarget® streamlines high-precision workflows for commercial drone mappers Accuracy is critical in geospatial work. Drone operators also need systems that save time in the field and in the office. The InTerra SmarTarget® platform aims to deliver both. One commercial drone mapping provider in Nashville, reports major gains after adding the system to its … [Read more...] about New GNSS Receiver Platform Boosts Mapping Accuracy and Efficiency: a Case Study
