New Partnership to Drive Innovations in Public Safety and Defense Skyfire Consulting, a trusted expert in public safety and Department of Defense (DoD) drone program implementation, has announced its acquisition by Echelon AI, a company specializing in autonomous and swarming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Together, they have formed SkyfireAI, … [Read more...] about Skyfire and Echelon Join Forces to Launch SkyfireAI: Advancing AI-Powered Drone Technology
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Censys Technologies Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Operations Over People and Moving Vehicles
New Approval Enhances UAS Capabilities Without the Need for Visual Observers Censys Technologies has received a significant waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that allows their Sentaero 5 drone to operate over people and moving vehicles without the need for visual observers. This approval marks a considerable advancement in the field of drone operations, … [Read more...] about Censys Technologies Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Operations Over People and Moving Vehicles
RapidFlight Secures $10 Million USAF Contract for 3D-Printed Autonomous Drones
Innovative AgileAviation™ Process to Be Demonstrated for National Security Applications RapidFlight, an integrated designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), has been awarded a contract worth up to $10 million by the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) under the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program. This contract focuses on the development and … [Read more...] about RapidFlight Secures $10 Million USAF Contract for 3D-Printed Autonomous Drones
Grand Forks County Partners with GrandSKY for Cutting-Edge UAS Development
Project ULTRA to Revolutionize DoD Logistics and Traffic Management with Advanced UAS Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Grand Forks County, located in eastern North Dakota, recently announced a new strategic partnership with GrandSKY, a local UAV-specific business development area located at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Called Project ULTRA, (UAS … [Read more...] about Grand Forks County Partners with GrandSKY for Cutting-Edge UAS Development
FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
The FAA Reauthorization Act 2024, signed by President Biden last week, signifies a substantial advancement in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology and safety. A key component of the act is the extension of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS programs, which promotes innovation and collaboration … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Act Extends ASSURE UAS Program and Establishes ASSUREd Safe
