American Robotics' Optimus drone has achieved Blue List status from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), confirming its designation as a secure, compliant unmanned aircraft system for government procurement. The approval positions the Optimus drone within the Department of War's authoritative directory of NDAA-compliant commercial UAS, enabling federal agencies to … [Read more...] about Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List
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ADS-B, Privacy, and the Growing Tension in a Shared Airspace
AOPA Calls Members to Action to Limit ADS-B Misuse (News and Commentary.) The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a new call to action urging its members to support federal legislation aimed at limiting how Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast data can be used. The effort reflects growing concern among general aviation pilots that a system … [Read more...] about ADS-B, Privacy, and the Growing Tension in a Shared Airspace
EagleNXT Multispectral Sensors Now Compatible with IFT American-Made Drones
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (also known as EagleNXT) announced today that its multispectral imaging sensors are now compatible with the Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 UAS drones through IFT's new Smart Dovetail Kit. This integration represents a significant advancement in payload compatibility for professional drone operations. The Smart Dovetail … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Multispectral Sensors Now Compatible with IFT American-Made Drones
FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced plans on May 8, 2025 to rebuild the nation’s air traffic control system, he called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system.” He emphasized that “decades of neglect have left us with an outdated system that is showing its age,” adding that “the American … [Read more...] about FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
From Store to Sky: Zipline and Walmart Grow Drone Delivery Network in Texas
Zipline, Walmart expand drone deliveries in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An increasing number of people are getting delivery of everyday items delivered to their doorsteps via drone, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and in other locations across the U.S. Earlier this month Zipline, the operator of the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery … [Read more...] about From Store to Sky: Zipline and Walmart Grow Drone Delivery Network in Texas
