Empowering Local Engineering Students and Advancing National Security LIFT, a national advanced manufacturing innovation institute supported by the Department of Defense, has announced a new drone development initiative at its facility in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This program aims to empower engineering students and drive innovation in drone technology, with a focus on real-world … [Read more...] about LIFT Launches Drone Innovation Program in Puerto Rico
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Kanazawa Institute’s VTOL Drone Aims for New Heights in Japan
A groundbreaking flight test explores potential for long-distance, heavy-payload drone operations, targeting crucial advancements in emergency response capabilities. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Akasaka Takeshi Laboratory of the Kanazawa Institute of … [Read more...] about Kanazawa Institute’s VTOL Drone Aims for New Heights in Japan
Spain’s Drone Test Center Located in Urban Airspace: Hera Drone Hub and Altitude Angel Set to Test Advanced Drone Operations
The Hera Drone Hub in Zaragoza, Spain is the first European drone test center located in an urban environment, near an airport. An urban drone test center offers many advantages for the drone ecosystem, who need to test advanced operations: now, Hera Drone Hub has announced a partnerhip with Altitude Angel, global UTM (unified traffic management, or U-Space) technology … [Read more...] about Spain’s Drone Test Center Located in Urban Airspace: Hera Drone Hub and Altitude Angel Set to Test Advanced Drone Operations
Necessity is the Mother of Invention: ArgenTech on Building a Drone Business, Step by Step
Staying alive as a small company in an emerging industry is always a challenge - so organizations that have made it for 10 years or more, growing along the way, are always worth looking at. Success isn't always a straight path, and it takes flexibility and a determination to get things done to survive. NH-based ArgenTech (AgTS) is a perfect example of building a drone … [Read more...] about Necessity is the Mother of Invention: ArgenTech on Building a Drone Business, Step by Step
The Pentagon Just Upped its Investment in this MIT Grads Startup to Increase Fight Endurance for Military Drones
It may be the biggest development in engines in 85 years - and could have major impact on drone development. A revolutionary engine design first demonstrated on the back of a go-kart is now proving its case for powering military drones and other autonomous vehicles. The LiquidPiston design offers significant progress in expanding the range and endurance of … [Read more...] about The Pentagon Just Upped its Investment in this MIT Grads Startup to Increase Fight Endurance for Military Drones
