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SeaGuardian Conducts Test Flights Over Sea Lanes

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) concluded a set of maritime test flights over the sea-lanes off the coast of Southern California on September 11th, using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Continue reading →

Heron Lands at Ben Gurion Airport via Remote Control

The Heron, a UAV developed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), landed on September 16 at Ben Gurion International Airport, becoming the first UAV to land in an international airport alongside commercial flights occupying civilian air space. The UAV took off from Ein Shemer airfield, landed at Ben Gurion, and flew back to Ein Shemer. The entire takeoff, flight, and landing were operated from the Ein Shemer control station. Continue reading →

Tecnobit – Grupo Oesía & UAV Navigation Collaborate on Future Air Systems

Tecnobit – Grupo Oesía and UAV Navigation have signed a framework agreement for strategic collaboration within the scope of Future Air Systems, with the aim of strengthening the technological capabilities of both Spanish companies, thanks to the complementary nature of their product portfolios. Continue reading →

Volansi Raises $50M to Accelerate Middle-Mile Drone Delivery

Volansi, a provider of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) middle-mile drone delivery services for commercial and defense applications, today announced a $50 Million Series B investment from Silicon Valley’s top venture funds. Continue reading →

Walmart and Zipline Team on Drone Delivery Service

Walmart has announced that it is teaming up with Zipline to launch a first-of-its-kind drone delivery operation in the U.S. The new service will make on-demand deliveries of select health and wellness products with the potential to expand to general merchandise. Continue reading →