Research
The Global Drone Services Market Size to Grow from USD 19.7 Billion in 2023 to USD 191.4 Billion by 2033, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.53% during the forecast period, according to a new study by Spherical Insights. Technology improvements, such as longer flight
Test Ranges
The Oregon UAS Accelerator has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural cohort, commencing June 3rd and concluding on September 10th with the Pendleton Investor Roundup. Participants can extend their stay at the Pendleton UAS Test Range until the end of 2024 to continue testing their innovation. Entrepreneurs and
Events
In a landmark move, DronePort Rotterdam has announced a series of strategic developments that firmly cement its position as a leader in the realisation of a fully integrated innovative mobility ecosystem spanning ports, airports, urban, and regional landscapes. A Global Event: U-Space Revolution Event in Rotterdam Beginning with the inaugural
AI
DroneShield Ltd has announced that it has commenced development of custom higher performance multi-channel software defined radios ('SDRs') to be used in new evolution capabilities of future generations of its products. The Company is a global player in the C-UAS market, including the handheld C-UAS solutions. Part of
Business
France will order 100 drones from the French company Delair that will arrive in Ukraine this summer, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu announced. "Through an innovative program, France is ordering 100 remotely operated munitions from Delair, which will arrive in Ukraine this summer," Lecornu stated
Events
Cyber security company ANGOKA says that airspace regulators around the world face difficulties in keeping up with the rapidly changing pace of the drone industry. Chief Technology Officer for ANGOKA and drone industry expert Shadi Razak says the development of safe air corridors and drone ports for use by emergency
Testing
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on Feb. 28, 2024. OBSS is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) program and GA-ASI was selected in 2021 to design, build and fly the new aircraft. With flight of the AFRL-funded XQ-67A, GA-ASI
Inspections
Japanese authorities said they were forced to abandon plans Thursday to send in drones* for a second day to probe one of the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant because of equipment failure. Two drones successfully flew inside the reactor for the first time on Wednesday, to
Business
Rheinmetall has been awarded a further contract to supply Skynex air defence systems to a European customer. The systems will enhance the customer’s ability to defend itself against aerial threats. The order has a value in the lower three-digit million euro range. The deliveries will take place over the
Military
Northrop Grumman is now adapting the next two RQ-4 Global Hawk drones into aircraft that can monitor hypersonic system tests and expects to start integration testing on the pair later this summer. In an interview with Defense News, Northrop Grumman executive Doug Shaffer said the company is on track to
On February 24, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine will enter its third grueling year, with no sign of ending. Countries around the world have imposed sanctions intended to cripple Russia’s ability to wage war, but the flow of high-tech foreign goods into the country continues. A new investigation
Accidents
On the evening of February 26, the crew of the German frigate “Hessen,” operating in the Red Sea as part of the European Union mission, attempted to shoot down an unknown drone after efforts to clarify its nature with U.S. forces were unsuccessful. Two Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) interceptors