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May 05, 2026
Downtown Skyport hosted New York City’s first point-to-point eVTOL flights during Joby Aviation’s April–May “Electric Skies Tour,” supporting five landings and showcasing Manhattan’s readiness for future electric air taxi operations.
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Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the unmanned aircraft systems industry while celebrating two decades of leadership in UAS development, deployment and technology.
Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Shawn Bratton visited Grand Forks Air Force Base as plans move forward for a $250 million Space Operations Center, highlighting the region’s growing importance in U.S. space and defense strategy.
Two North Dakota companies received a combined $500,000 through the Angel Match Program in the first quarter of 2026, supporting growth in unmanned aircraft systems and agricultural biotechnology.
XPONENTIAL 2026 will bring global leaders in uncrewed systems and autonomy to Detroit this May, highlighting how the industry is moving from innovation to real-world deployment through new programming, expanded policy engagement and a growing exhibit floor.
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Securing the Signal
Preflight and RFI Desense Bench Verification of Maximum Flight Range
SPOTLIGHT: Launch Your UAS Career in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, North Dakota, has quickly become one of the nation’s most dynamic hubs for unmanned aircraft systems.
Countering Aerial Threats
Little Threat, Big Challenge: Defending Against Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Preparing the UAS Workforce of the Future
As the unmanned aircraft systems industry transitions to more complex operations under 14 CFR 108, there is a growing need for certified professionals with specialized skills in automation, safety and mission management. A structured certification system, aligned to consensus-based standards and supported by academic and industry partnerships, is needed to prepare a job-ready workforce.
SPOTLIGHT: The Race From Drone to Data
What’s the most efficient way to process drone-collected data?
When Central UAS Technologies talks about drones, it’s never just about hardware. It’s about precision, responsibility and a vision for the future of aerial applications.
SPOTLIGHT: The Right Radar for the Job
September 18, 2025
DeTect Inc. is an established U.S. manufacturer at the forefront of advanced radar and sensor technologies, providing cutting-edge solutions at a time when beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and counter-UAS capabilities are rapidly gaining traction.
SPOTLIGHT: Pendleton UAS Test Range: Taking the Tedium Out of Testing
September 18, 2025
Among the rugged eastern Oregon terrain, a former World War II air base has transformed into America’s most turnkey, business-friendly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test ranges.
SPOTLIGHT: The Right Radar for the Job
September 25, 2024
DeTect, Inc. is a pioneering U.S. manufacturer at the forefront of advanced radar and sensor technologies, providing cutting-edge solutions in a time when Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and counter-UAS operations are rapidly gaining traction.
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Sep 18, 2025
Preparing the UAS Workforce of the Future
As the unmanned aircraft systems industry transitions to more complex operations under 14 CFR 108, there is a growing need for certified professionals with specialized skills in automation, safety and mission management. A structured certification system, aligned to consensus-based standards and supported by academic and industry partnerships, is needed to prepare a job-ready workforce. Read More.
Sep 24, 2024
Safeguarding America
The Air and Marine Operations MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Read More.
In the dynamic realm of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), where innovation knows no bounds, the need for a resilient and interconnected ecosystem has never been more paramount. The UAS industry has evolved at a remarkable pace, transforming the way we approach countless sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to public safety and beyond. However, to fully realize the potential of UAS technology, we must cultivate a strong ecosystem that can support its growth and sustainability. Read More.
Nov 21, 2023
Growing UAS Precision Agriculture
Elbit Systems of America brought its high-flying Hermes 450 to the farm fields of North Dakota to demonstrate how it can improve precision agriculture. Sarah Lovas admits that she’s something of a science nerd, which explains why she volunteered to participate in a precision agriculture research project using an Elbit Systems of America medium-sized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to survey crops. Read More.
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