House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate threats from errant unmanned aerial … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration
New Hybrid Propulsion System Enhances Mission Endurance and Versatility Aeronautics Ltd., a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and homeland security markets, has launched the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS equipped with a hybrid propulsion system. The announcement was made ahead of Eurosatory 2024, where the system will be … [Read more...] about Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration
FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
FAA Reauthorization Bill Mandates Final Rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Flights to Boost Industry Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following is the second in a series of articles on how the recent passage of the bill to reauthorize the FAA positively impacts the drone and eVTOL industries.) While the bill to reauthorize the Federal … [Read more...] about FAA Directed to Devise Final Rule for BVLOS Flights Within 20 Months
Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4
Integration with Elsight Halo expands operational reach of Lockheed Martin's UAV. In a recent development, Elsight has successfully integrated its Halo connectivity platform with Lockheed Martin's Indago 4 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), enabling the drone to complete its first beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight. This strategic enhancement significantly broadens the … [Read more...] about Enhanced BVLOS Capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s Indago 4
NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola
Advancements in Autonomous Drone Flight: Insights from NASA Researcher Jeffrey Homola by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At the AUVSI Xponential 2024, an event showcasing the latest innovations in unmanned systems, NASA's recent achievement of flying multiple drones autonomously beyond visual line of sight marks a pivotal advancement in drone technology. I had the … [Read more...] about NASA Advances Drone Autonomy: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview with Researcher Jeffrey Homola
