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How DHS Is Helping World Cup Host Cities Get Counter-UAS Ready Before FIFA 2026
DHS lab equips World Cup cities with counter-drone guidance. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile…
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Pratt & Whitney and GE Set to Assemble Next-Gen Adaptive Cycle Engines
Pratt & Whitney and General Electric completed the Assembly Readiness Reviews of XA103 and XA102 engines, activating their supply chains to prepare for the assembly of the physical NGAP engines. Engine makers Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and GE Aerospace have completed the Assembly Readiness Reviews (ARR) of their XA103 and XA102 adaptive cycle engines, both…
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From The Floor of XPONENTIAL: AIRO and Jaunt Reveal Dual-Use VTOL Aircraft for Defense and Cargo Missions
Jaunt Air Mobility’s autonomous slowed-rotor platform targets defense ISR, cargo logistics, and remote operations in two mission variants. AIRO Group Holdings has publicly unveiled its full-scale autonomous VTOL aircraft at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit. The Nasdaq-listed aerospace and defense company announced the reveal on May 12, 2026. The aircraft comes from AIRO’s Jaunt Air…
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SkyDrive Signs First Japanese Helicopter Operator for SD-05 eVTOL
Tohoku Air Service, owned by Tohoku Electric Power, signs a letter of intent for one SKYDRIVE SD-05 with delivery targeted for 2028. SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS) for the purchase of one SKYDRIVE SD-05 eVTOL. The Toyota-based manufacturer announced the deal on May 13, 2026. SkyDrive aims…
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Video Interview: Demetrios Bradshaw, Aeras Aviation
In this video interview, Demetrios Bradshaw, CEO of Aeras Aviation, spoke to ABN about the vision behind the company and its mission within the aviation aftermarket sector. The conversation explores how Aeras Aviation is positioning itself for long-term growth as the engine aftermarket becomes increasingly competitive, while remaining agile and strategically differentiated in a rapidly…
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At XPONENTIAL 2026, AUVSI Signals a New Phase for the Drone Industry
AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 Message: The Drone Industry Moves From Innovation to Integration At XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit this week, President Michael Robbins delivered a keynote that reflected a broader shift taking place across the drone and autonomy industry. Rather than focusing primarily on emerging technology and experimentation, Robbins emphasized manufacturing, operational deployment, supply chain resilience,…
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Airbility Signs Strategic MoU with Germany’s Schübeler onEDF Propulsion Technology for eVTOL Platforms
Partners to jointly develop next-generation EDF propulsion systems and pursue Korea–Germany international R&D programs Airbility
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Soaring Showcases Autonomous Aerial Medical Resupply Capability During U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps 44th Medical Brigade Operational Validation
Soaring, a leader in autonomous aerial logistics for contested environments, today announced its participation in
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UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Launches VECTOR-300, a New Autopilot Designed for Mass Production of Loitering Munitions and C-UAS Interceptors
Engineered to provide reliable GNSSdenied navigation and fully autonomous mission execution, including complex operational scenarios
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Gaussian Splatting Meets Photogrammetry: SimActive Integrates New Capability in Correlator3D
From Industry Buzz to Practical Workflow Gaussian splatting has quickly become one of the most talked-about developments in 3D reconstruction. Known for its ability to create highly realistic, smooth-rendered scenes, the technique has sparked a central question across the geospatial industry: can it move beyond visualization and support real-world mapping workflows? With the release of Correlator3D…