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New Army testing events give drone manufacturers access to realistic GPS jamming and communications interference, with three sessions scheduled for 2027. The U.S. Army is expanding opportunities for commercial drone companies to test their technology under realistic electronic w…
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New agreement advances the commercial infrastructure needed to deliver and manage satellite communications for drones and advanced air mobility Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have announced a new agreement to expand commercial support for Viasat’s Velaris satellite communica…
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New FlexiQuad design could improve drone operations in confined spaces, search and rescue missions, and challenging environments. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a flexible drone that can collide with obstacles and continue flying. The design could help drones operate i…
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The heavy-lift aircraft flew more than 50 miles during the corridor’s opening event at Terre Haute. Purdue will make it available to test emergency supply drops for flood-affected communities. Windracers announced on November 2, 2026 that a Windracers ULTRA autonomous aircraft o…
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For more than a hundred years, quadcopters have been built according to the same basic principle. Four arms, each with a propeller, extend from a rigid central body. This design is ideal for precise, agile flight, but it has one major weakness—the drones are highly sensitive to…
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Foreign manufacturers are pursuing U.S. production, domestic companies are attracting investment, and Pentagon orders are growing. But can the industry achieve lasting scale? News and Commentary. The Trump administration has made domestic drone manufacturing a national security…
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Police are appealing for witnesses after multiple drones entered restricted airspace on October 30 and 31. The Government of Jersey says it is exploring enhanced detection and counter-drone technology with UK authorities. Unauthorized drone activity near Jersey Airport disrupted…
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The new robotic and autonomous systems portfolio office will host a cargo drone demonstration in Huntsville in early 2027. Strong performers could receive Other Transaction prototype agreements. The Department of the Navy’s Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Auto…
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Three subscription tiers bring mapping, terrain analysis, lidar processing, and photogrammetry tools into a unified offering. Blue Marble Geographics has introduced a new subscription model for its Global Mapper software, bringing previously separate geospatial tools and service…
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New national consortium aims to reduce production costs and speed commercialization of advanced batteries, including those used in drones. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new national consortium to improve domestic battery manufacturing. The initiative could h…
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