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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches UAE Yahsat Thuraya 4-NGS

SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite for UAE's Yahsat aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on January 3, 2025. The mission marked the first Falcon 9 launch of the year, providing enhanced communications across EMEA and APAC regions.

2025-01-03T18:06:00.361260-08:00

NASA

NASA-Backed Drone Innovation Speeds Aircraft Inspections

2025-01-03T13:55:47.195468-08:00

dronelife.com

U.S. Proposes Restrictions on Chinese-Made Drones Citing Security Risks

2025-01-03T06:35:20.725646-08:00

Reuters

Putin Apologizes for Downed Azerbaijan Airlines E190, 38 Fatalities Confirmed

2024-12-28T05:27:39.584667-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches UAE Yahsat Thuraya 4-NGS SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite for UAE's Yahsat aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on January 3, 2025. The mission marked the first Falcon 9 launch of the year, providing enhanced communications across EMEA and APAC regions.

2025-01-03T18:06:00.361260-08:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches UAE Yahsat Thuraya 4-NGS

NASA

NASA-Backed Drone Innovation Speeds Aircraft Inspections Near Earth Autonomy, funded by NASA, has developed drones that streamline pre-flight checks for commercial airliners, reducing inspection time. This advancement leverages autonomous technology to enhance efficiency and safety in aviation maintenance processes.

2025-01-03T13:55:47.195468-08:00

NASA-Backed Drone Innovation Speeds Aircraft Inspections

FlightGlobal

USAF MQ-9 Reaper Proves Dirt Airstrip Operations In a significant development, the USAF demonstrated the MQ-9 Reaper's capability to operate from unpaved airstrips during Exercise Reaper Castillo. This showcases the platform's enhanced operational flexibility and readiness for various military scenarios.

2025-01-03T08:08:04.300780-08:00

USAF MQ-9 Reaper Proves Dirt Airstrip Operations

DroneDJ

DJI Plans New Shenzhen HQ for Drone Operations DJI, the leading drone manufacturer, has announced plans for a new headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The facility, secured with a 30-year land-use agreement, will host operations for DJI and its subsidiaries, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure in the region.

2025-01-03T07:51:28.447126-08:00

DJI Plans New Shenzhen HQ for Drone Operations

dronelife.com

U.S. Proposes Restrictions on Chinese-Made Drones Citing Security Risks The U.S. Commerce Department has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at limiting the use of Chinese-made drones and components, citing national security concerns. This move underscores escalating efforts to secure drone supply chains from foreign vulnerabilities.

2025-01-03T06:35:20.725646-08:00

U.S. Proposes Restrictions on Chinese-Made Drones Citing Security Risks

Unmanned Airspace

Frontex Launches C-UAS Contest for European Border Security Frontex, in collaboration with the European Border and Coast Guard, has initiated a prize contest aimed at enhancing counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies to secure European borders against unauthorized drones. This initiative involves national EBCG authorities and receives support from a host member state.

2025-01-03T05:16:42.214628-08:00

Frontex Launches C-UAS Contest for European Border Security

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-22 Raptors Strategize Against Iranian Drone Threats F-22 Raptor pilots developed new strategies to counter Iranian drones during their deployment to the Middle East last year, facing unique aerial challenges. These efforts highlight advancements in combat tactics against elusive UAVs in the region.

2025-01-02T15:29:51.573032-08:00

F-22 Raptors Strategize Against Iranian Drone Threats

Aviation Source

FAA Extends New Jersey Drone Flight Ban Amid Mystery Sightings The FAA has prolonged the temporary drone flight restrictions in New Jersey until January 18, 2025, following unexplained drone sightings. This extension aims to ensure safety and mitigate potential risks associated with drones operating in restricted zones.

2025-01-01T16:32:02.764713-08:00

FAA Extends New Jersey Drone Flight Ban Amid Mystery Sightings

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