Drone sightings are no longer a distant military concern—they’re disrupting airports, hovering near sensitive sites, and creeping into everyday public spaces. As major global events approach in the U.S., the risk isn’t hypothetical anymore. This piece makes the case that the front[...]
Ukraine’s defense industry is taking another step toward long-term self-reliance. Kyiv and Oslo have signed an agreement to begin joint drone production, with a pilot line planned for 2026. The partnership blends Ukraine’s battlefield-tested innovation with Norway’s industrial base and research strength,[...]
The Air Force just took a notable step toward its vision of pairing fighter pilots with autonomous wingmen. During an October test over Nevada, an F-22 pilot used a simple tablet to direct an MQ-20 Avenger drone—an early, real-world look at manned-unmanned[...]
Autonomous cargo planes aren’t just a futuristic concept anymore—they’ve already been put to work in the Pacific. During the Air Force’s Resolute Force exercise this summer, small Cessna aircraft flew supply runs between Hawaiian islands, controlled remotely from Guam nearly 4,000 miles[...]
Ukraine has hit an eye-popping milestone: one million drones delivered to its military in under a year. But the real story isn’t just the number—it’s what it reveals about modern warfare. Rapid innovation, open procurement, and bottom-up experimentation have turned Ukraine into[...]
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North Dakota is carving out a leading role in the future of uncrewed aviation. With a $100 million contract extension, Project ULTRA at GrandSKY is expanding its testing and operations for drones that can carry supplies, support the military, and even deliver[...]
The RCMP is testing a new layer of border security — a drone patrol corridor stretching across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Flying up to 500 feet and within a kilometer of the Canada-U.S. border, the drones will monitor for smuggling,[...]
A state-funded program will use drones and artificial intelligence to scout for noxious weeds in five North Dakota counties. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture last week announced the award of a $300,000 grant for drone scouting in the 2025 and 2026[...]
When tornadoes tore through Enderlin, they didn’t just destroy homes—they scattered lives across the landscape. A letter ended up 90 miles away in Minnesota. Horse trailers, generators, and pickup trucks vanished into the wind. Now, in a modern twist on community barn-raising,[...]
The future of flight isn’t coming—it just landed in Utah. With a new partnership between air taxi innovator BETA Technologies and aerospace group 47G, the state is laying the groundwork for electric aircraft, high-speed deliveries, and even a potential spaceport. It’s bold,[...]
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North Dakota is poised to take a major leap in drone technology. With an $11 million investment, the state will integrate its unmanned aerial system with the FAA, vastly expanding commercial drone operations beyond visual line of sight. This move could transform[...]
North Dakota is moving fast to stake its claim in the future of drone technology. Lawmakers have approved an expansion of the Vantis system, a beyond-line-of-sight drone network that could set the stage for a national model. With an emergency clause attached,[...]
In the evolving world of agriculture, drones are becoming essential tools for farmers, streamlining tasks and enhancing efficiency. At the KMOT Ag Show, a new 3-foot drone from Tenacity Ag, based in Minnesota, showcases just how far this technology has come. Capable[...]
North Dakota is once again proving its mettle in the frontier of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The state, which has invested heavily in drone and UAS technology, is extending its innovative reach to Tennessee. Through a new partnership with the Tennessee Department[...]
One outcome of the legislative session was funding for a statewide network that would allow drones to operate beyond line of site. And while a recent federal initiative opened similar doors in the Eastern part of the state, Todd McDonald with Prairie[...]
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For the past several years, Minot’s been attempting to nose into the UAS industry, so all stories tied to the technology have local relevance. Here’s a big one: Wing, a subsidiary company one of the biggest companies in the world (Google), gained[...]