AI-powered radar is transforming public safety drones, offering first responders enhanced situational awareness in critical environments. Join a free webinar on May 6, 2025, to explore next-gen drone sensing with expert Lori DeMatteis.
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China is rapidly expanding its arsenal of AI-driven micro-drones, some weighing less than a kilogram, designed to swarm enemy defenses and redefine battlefield tactics with a production pipeline that dwarfs Western rivals. The PLA is restructuring operations around these drones, experimenting with autonomous swarms and modular payloads, while the U.S. scrambles to counter the threat through initiatives like the Replicator program.
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Korean Air is investing $875 million in a new Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety R&D Center in Bucheon, South Korea, aiming to lead next-gen aviation with cutting-edge research and expanded pilot training. The facility, set to open by 2030, will focus on drone logistics, AI-assisted air traffic control, and eVTOL safety protocols.
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Zing Drone Solutions’ passive detection system, Z-SCAN, won the $100,000 Proven in Pendleton Counter UAS Challenge by detecting drones without alerting operators, with prisons being their first target market. The Oregon-based startup’s technology uses directional antennas and machine learning to identify radio frequency signatures silently and effectively in various weather conditions.
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SPH Engineering’s UgCS 5.9 update enhances drone flight planning with precise altitude control, improved elevation data, and support for the latest enterprise drones, making it essential for surveying, agriculture, and infrastructure inspection. The software now offers direct altitude input and higher-resolution USGS elevation data, ensuring smoother missions and more reliable results.
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