Lilium, the German eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft manufacturer, has shut down operations after failing to secure critical funding. This marks the company’s second insolvency filing in a matter of months, bringing an end to what was once seen as a revolutionary force in the urban air mobility sector. more…

Collaboration leverages American Robotics’ Optimus System for persistent aerial security and intelligence. Ondas Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) and Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) have announced a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive border security solution. Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, will lead the marketing and support of the Optimus System. This fully autonomous drone platform provides...

It’s hard to believe that DJI didn’t release the last week as a replacement for the budget Mobile SE. With similar pricing and feature omissions from its bigger brothers, is the Osmo Mobile 7 the new king of budget smartphone gimbals? more…

Shamrock+ deploys expert team to capture aerial footage of storm damage Shamrock+ has sent a team of FAA-certified drone pilots to western North Carolina to assist with ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The team is working with JBW Federal and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to survey debris in streams and waterways affected by...

As the President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Michael Robbins leads the world’s largest trade association dedicated to advancing autonomy, uncrewed systems, and robotics across defense, civil, and commercial markets. In this Op-Ed, Robbins shares his insights on the proposed restrictions on Chinese drone technology facing the industry today....

DJI has dropped a killer firmware update (v01.06.08.04) for the Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera, packing a powerful new zoom mode, smoother focus transitions, and pro-level color upgrades. Whether you’re a vlogger, filmmaker, or just love shooting, this update makes the Pocket 3 even harder to resist. Here’s what’s new… more…

DJI has released a new update for the Terra all-in-one drone mapping solution. Version 4.4.6 brings significant enhancements to LiDAR Point Cloud processing, promising users a more stable and accurate mapping experience. more…

Freefly Systems’ Astro Max Becomes First NDAA-Compliant Drone in Esri’s Geospatial Application Esri has announced support for the Astro Max drone in its ArcGIS Flight application. The Astro Max, developed by Freefly Systems, is the first Blue UAS cleared and NDAA-compliant drone to integrate with the geospatial software1. Enhanced Capabilities for Government and Enterprise Users...

A Comprehensive Analysis of New Government Initiatives and Private Sector Partnerships in the National Aviation System The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the midst of a significant transformation that has raised debates among aviation experts and government officials alike. In recent weeks, the agency implemented a series of workforce reductions and has received new...

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company announced a collaboration with Togg, the electric and smart vehicle pioneer from Türkiye, to deliver an enhanced digital user experience across Togg’s vehicle lineup.  Togg is transforming the digital cockpit experience with its navigation system GO. Based on HERE Navigation, a cloud-based and intelligent EV solution...