If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. Continue reading
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Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Market to Reach $4,500M by 2030
The global Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) Market was valued at USD 2648.7 Million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 4546.1 Million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period 2024-2030. Continue reading
Saab Reveals Live Training UAV
During the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, Saab has revealed a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a number of prototype UAV live training systems. Continue reading
DJI FLIP with Compact Folding Design Leaked
The next addition to DJI’s lineup of compact folding drones has been revealed in leaked images, videos, and FCC filings. The new DJI Flip, which has propeller guards similar to the DJI Neo, will have a folding design that resembles the HoverAir X1, according to a video shared by reliable leaker Jasper Ellens on X.
15 Companies Pitch their Capabilities at GA-ASI’s Blue Magic Netherlands
On November 19, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. hosted its first Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Approximately 200 people attended the event that provided Dutch businesses with an opportunity to present their capabilities to GA-ASI and other companies interested in possible collaborations. Continue reading
Ukraine Unveils Buntar-1 Advanced VTOL Reconnaissance Drone
The Ukrainian company Buntar Aerospace has developed the Buntar-1, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) reconnaissance drone, Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation reported. Continue reading
Drones Can Reduce Wildlife Strikes at Airports
To avoid dangerous and costly collisions between wildlife and aircraft, airport biologists are constantly monitoring nearby animal populations and attempting to reduce features that might attract hazardous species to the airport. Continue reading
New York City Launches ‘Drone as First Responder’ Program
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon recently announced the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program, which leverages the latest in aerial autonomous vehicle technology to enhance the NYPD’s emergency-response capabilities as the agency fulfills its mission to keep New Yorkers safe. Continue reading