MatrixSpace Awarded $1.9M AFWERX TACFI Contract for Distributed Dual-Mode Mesh Radar for Base Defense

Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential for low-airspace surveillance for Air Force 87th Security Forces Squadron Burlington, MA (August 14, 2024) – MatrixSpace has been selected for a $1.9M AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II Sequential contract to develop a distributed dual-mode mesh radar for base defense, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware... Continue reading

Unusual Machines’ FPV Flight Controller Approved for Blue UAS Framework

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a drone and drone components manufacturer, today announced that its Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controller has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS Framework list. This significant milestone underscores Unusual Machines' commitment to providing... Continue reading

Alex Momand, M&RUSA Inc. | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 33

This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast centered around the theme "Protectors & Defenders" (sponsored by Nokia and Flying Lion) features Alex Momand, the Founder & Managing Director at M&R Environmental Solutions. Alex focuses on innovative energy-efficient technologies to achieve mission goals. Established in 2001, M&R has invested over $12 million in various projects, through the... Continue reading

Unusual Machines Launches NDAA Compliant, Made in the USA Flight Controller for FPV Drones

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) ("Unusual Machines" or the "Company"), a drone and drone components manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Rotor Riot Brave F7 Flight Controller. This product is manufactured in the USA and is fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).... Continue reading

NAVAIR Selects Near Earth Autonomy for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Program

Pittsburgh, PA – [July 12th, 2024] – NAVAIR has selected Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) to lead one of the teams demonstrating optimized logistics using rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). In collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo... Continue reading

Navy awards Charles River Analytics a contract to facilitate easy integration of hierarchical autonomous systems in the military

As the US military integrates more autonomous systems into its ranks, it must do so in the context of existing command-and-control (C2) structures. Ensuring that new uncrewed systems (UxSs) play well and conform to hierarchical protocols is not easy, but Charles River Analytics is addressing the challenge. The Office of Naval Research awarded Charles River... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Powers SKIRON-XLE sUAS for Long Range Reconnaissance

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, was out in the field with a new addition to its SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS product line. Designated SKIRON-XLE, the long-endurance variant is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and purpose-designed for long range reconnaissance. While flight testing is on-going, SKIRON-XLE is expected to extend flight times to well... Continue reading

MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Open Topic SBIR Contract to Develop Low SWAP-C Multi-function Payload

Small, low cost, multi-band, high-performance UAS sensor package for sensing, communications and electronic warfare to enable Replicator initiative Burlington, MA (June 19, 2024) – MatrixSpace has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to develop a prototype low SWaP-C multi-function, multi-band antenna payload, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform. Created to... Continue reading

High Point Aerotechnologies: Solutions to Protect Battlefields and Homelands

When you think of "Safe and Secure Skies," you can't help but think of High Point Aerotechnologies (HPA), a technology company headquartered in Boise, Idaho that develops autonomous defense and robotic systems with multi-mission capabilities. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Chief Revenue Officer Evan Hunt discussed the company’s various partnerships... Continue reading

Red Cat Signs LOI To Acquire FlightWave Aerospace Systems

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the planned acquisition of FlightWave Aerospace Systems Corporation (“FlightWave”), an industry-leading... Continue reading