Technology & Innovation
Autonomy, artificial intelligence, sensors, batteries, propulsion, communications, counter-UAS, and aircraft engineering.
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Freefly Alta X Gen2 Review: Does 35 Pounds of Payload Justify $39,650?
Freefly’s Alta X Gen2 pairs a proven heavy-lift airframe with the Astro Max flight stack. Here’s what the spec sheet and price actually mean for buyers.
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How Much Wind Is Too Much for Your Drone? A Pilot’s Safe-Flying Guide
How much wind is safe for flying a drone? FAA rules, manufacturer wind ratings, gusts versus sustained wind, and a practical pre-flight checklist.
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WingtraRAY Review: Is Wingtra’s Modular VTOL Worth the Upgrade?
WingtraRAY brings hot-swap survey payloads and an optional FAA Category 3 parachute to Wingtra’s VTOL line. Here’s the objective spec breakdown, current pricing, and who should actually buy one.
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UAV Morning Update: MQ-9B Restores Cellular Coverage in Japan Test
Japan tested an MQ-9B as a temporary cellular relay, covering more than 5 km, but routine disaster deployment and capacity at scale remain unproven.
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Skydio R10 and F10: Do These Public Safety Drones Justify the Price?
Skydio’s R10 indoor drone and F10 Lightrunner fixed-wing extend its Drone as First Responder lineup. Here’s an objective look at specs, pricing, and where each one actually fits.
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UAV Morning Update: Cyberhawk Expands SSE Drone Inspections to Offshore Wind
Cyberhawk won a three-year SSE drone-inspection agreement covering British power networks and offshore wind, with key volumes and value undisclosed.
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Quick Hits: Autonomous Warfare, Drone Delivery and Counter-UAS Capital
The Pentagon forms an autonomous warfare command, Matternet unveils its M3 delivery system, and Fortem raises $50 million for counter-drone growth.
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Counter-Drone Detection Systems: A 2026 Buying Guide for Facility Security Teams
Thinking about buying a counter-drone detection system? Here’s what federal law lets your facility do now, and why mitigation still requires police.
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UAV Morning Update: DoorDash Unveils In-House Delivery Drone
DoorDash unveiled an in-house delivery drone and Northern California pilot, but key aircraft, regulatory and operating details remain undisclosed.
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Evening Update: Army Awards $4.15B in Counter-Drone Ceilings
The Army awarded $4.15 billion in counter-drone contract ceilings, but only about $50 million was initially obligated across the new IDIQ awards.