Technology & Innovation
Autonomy, artificial intelligence, sensors, batteries, propulsion, communications, counter-UAS, and aircraft engineering.
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Autel Alpha Review: Who Needs This Dual-Thermal Enterprise Drone?
The Autel Alpha combines long-range zoom, dual thermal cameras, radar sensing, and a rugged airframe—but buyers should verify configuration and total cost.
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UAV Morning Update: Laredo Seeks $11.1 Million for Police Drones
Laredo seeks $11.1 million in federal funding to double its police-drone fleet and add counter-UAS tools, but no award or purchase is final or funded.
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Airbus U050 Capa-X Review: What U.S. Buyers Need to Verify
Airbus’s U050 Capa-X promises long-endurance, modular tactical ISR, but U.S. buyers must verify availability, configuration, certification, support, and cost.
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DJI FlyCart 30: A Practical Buying Guide for Heavy-Lift Drone Logistics
DJI’s FlyCart 30 can move 30–40 kg loads, but U.S. buyers must weigh aircraft authorization, batteries, training, weather, and total system cost.
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UAV Morning Update: FCC Sets Vote to Open 50 MHz for Drones
FCC commissioners will vote October 29 on opening 50 MHz of low-band cellular spectrum to drones, a connectivity change that creates no FAA authority.
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UAV Morning Update: Nexus Links Sensors and Interceptor Drones
Intelic’s Nexus linked radars, imaging and an interceptor in a Dutch counter-drone test, while independent performance results remain undisclosed.
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UAV Morning Update: Teledyne FLIR Launches Prism A-ISR Edge AI
Teledyne FLIR’s Prism A-ISR adds onboard multispectral detection and tracking for drones, but independent accuracy and flight results remain undisclosed.
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FAA Awards $12 Million for 19 Drone Research Projects
The FAA awarded $12 million across 19 UAS research projects covering detect-and-avoid, identity, traffic management, satellite links and long-range operations.
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MicaSense Altum-PT Review: A Legacy Sensor Buying Guide
The original MicaSense Altum-PT remains capable, but new U.S. availability is unclear. This guide explains its specifications, limitations, and remaining-stock value.
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UAV Morning Update: UK Backs Westcott Drone Testing Centre
The UK’s new Westcott drone-testing centre will support GPS-denied, communications, wind and remote-operations trials, with full buildout due in 2027.