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16 April 2025
Organizers of <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.expouav.com/?utm_source=marketo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cuave-ab-announcement-pr&amp;utm_content=attendee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Commercial UAV Expo</a>, the world&rsquo;s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced the 2025 Advisory Board. Composed of influential leaders across the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ecosystem, the Advisory Board will help guide the development of conference programming, provide strategic insight, and support the event&rsquo;s ongoing mission to serve as the premier platform for commercial drone innovation.
The 11th edition of Commercial UAV Expo will take place September 2&ndash;4, 2025 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and will build off last year&rsquo;s theme: &ldquo;Drones in Action: Current Realities &amp; Future Frontiers.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This year&rsquo;s Advisory Board reflects the full breadth of the unmanned aerial vehicles industry,&rdquo; said Lee Corkhill, Group Director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event. &ldquo;Their expertise ensures that our programming stays practical, forward-thinking, and relevant for UAV professionals at every level.&rdquo;
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The 2025 Advisory Board includes experts representing drone manufacturing, pilots and field operations, service providers, software solutions providers, public safety, construction, energy, and beyond. These leaders bring deep experience and valuable insight into the current state and future potential of drone technology
<ul>
<li>Wayne Baker, Director of Stakeholder Engagement &ndash; DJI</li>
<li>Dallas Brooks, Aviation Outreach &amp; Standards Lead &ndash; Wing</li>
<li>Keaton Denzer, Chief UAS Pilot &ndash; Bechtel</li>
<li>Chris Fleming, CEO &ndash; Cyberhawk</li>
<li>Nitin Gupta, Founder &amp; CEO &ndash; FlytBase</li>
<li>Ashley Hanson, Unmanned Aviation Systems Manager &ndash; John Deere</li>
<li>Thomas Haun, President &ndash; Turner Staffing Group</li>
<li>Cynthia Huang, CEO &ndash; ACSL Inc.</li>
<li>Michael Leo, Captain &ndash; FDNY Robotics</li>
<li>Bobby Sakaki, CEO &ndash; UAS Nexus</li>
<li>Ben Stocker, Construction Technologist &ndash; Skender</li>
</ul>
To view full biographies of the 2025 Advisory Board members, visit <a href="https://www.expouav.com/advisory-board/?utm_source=marketo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cuave-ab-announcement-pr&amp;utm_content=attendee">www.expouav.com/advisory-board</a>
Registration for Commercial UAV Expo will open in May. Commercial drone professionals are encouraged to register early to secure discounted conference pricing and to fill out the <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.expouav.com/attend/?utm_source=marketo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cuave-ab-announcement-pr&amp;utm_content=attendee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Attendee Inquiry form</a> to receive updates about the event.
<h5>About Commercial UAV Expo</h5>
<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.expouav.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Commercial UAV Expo</a>, presented by <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.commercialuavnews.com/?utm_source=marketo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cuave-ab-announcement-pr&amp;utm_content=attendee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Commercial UAV News</a>, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation. The event will take place September 2-4, 2025, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.expouav.com/?utm_source=marketo&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cuave-ab-announcement-pr&amp;utm_content=attendee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.expouav.com</a>&nbsp;
Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified&rsquo;s technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News, Commercial UAV Forum, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).

Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2025 Advisory Board

Above photo: Nate Ernst, founder and president of Tactien.
15 April 2025
<a href="https://www.warren.edu/academics/drones-unmanned-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WarrenUAS</a>, one of the top drone training and research programs in the country, has added to its deep ties in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry through a new collaborative agreement with the The <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.tactiengroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tactien Group LLC</a>, a leading aviation strategic advisory firm guiding clients worldwide.
&ldquo;WarrenUAS is one of the best institutions in the country for unmanned system training and research, with a very effective strategic plan for staying abreast of the latest developments in this fast-growing industry,&rdquo; said Nathan (Nate) A. Ernst, founder and president of Tactien. &ldquo;Through this relationship I know that WarrenUAS can benefit from the decades of experience our team has with some of the most sophisticated technology in the field, particularly with larger unmanned systems. Meanwhile, we can gain insight through collaborative research projects like the ones Warren is already undertaking.&rdquo;
Dr. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College, who has been deeply involved in the development of WarrenUAS on the campus, said the collaboration with Tactien adds a new dimension to the program&rsquo;s expanding offerings.
&ldquo;We have built what I believe is one of the best academic institutions for unmanned systems and now are looking to expand our programming through this relationship with Nate and the Tactien team, which has a solid reputation in the industry as a leader in the operation of even more sophisticated equipment in challenging environments,&rdquo; Austin said.
The agreement with Tactien comes as Warren has brought on Ed Celiano, one of the nation&rsquo;s leading experts in large-scale, complex UAS, and the past executive director of the New Jersey Unmanned Aviation Systems Test Site.
He recently joined the experts at WarrenUAS as a consultant and instructor in the safe planning and operations of large UAS within the National Airspace System. His unmanned systems background began at a firm supplying class two and three intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance systems to the Department of Defense and has spanned years in related industry segments.
Ernst explained that the majority of his firm&rsquo;s work involves integrating small and large UAS along with manned aircraft technologies in support of critical infrastructure, particularly in the utility sector. Celiano, meanwhile brings to Warren extensive expertise and connections in the defense industry.
Ernst has extensive experience with UAS, beginning in 2011 when, in the industry&rsquo;s infancy, he founded his own drone services company. Since that time, he has been responsible for unmanned aircraft deployments weighing as much as 300 pounds as well as helicopter and airplane operations over some of the largest and most complex infrastructure both in the US and abroad. &nbsp;
His team includes aviation experts with specific focuses that support the greater picture of Tactien&rsquo;s mission, providing unbiased strategies for integrating airborne technology for infrastructure. Tactien works with utility operators to understand where airborne technology is of value to them and then works backwards to develop a full-system solution.&nbsp;
He is a much-sought-after speaker on issues related to aviation, presenting at national and international conferences, and has been a key advocate for remote sensing where aircraft at considerable heights can gather detailed information on land.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m interested in the cutting-edge work WarrenUAS is doing in areas such as the use of UAS in precision agriculture, a sector where the college has developed a specific department to do research and train students. There are so many areas where an academic institution like Warren Community College can explore the application of this technology &ndash; through research and in the training of its students. Graduates will be equipped to enter the many careers that are opening in this industry, or pursue more training, and will understand the latest realities about the technology.&rdquo;
He added that his firm&rsquo;s work, which involves connecting clients with the appropriate aviation firms to efficiently and effectively meet their needs, has provided him and his team with unique insight on the technology &ndash; its capabilities and limitations &ndash; and the direction of the industry.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re strategic assemblers. We help companies and institutions understand UAS for what it really is. Rather than being biased towards one manufacturer or service provider, we provide pragmatic perspectives, not just regarding what technology offers today, but what the industry will offer tomorrow,&rdquo; Ernst said. &ldquo;We then work with clients to take various pieces of industry and develop a future-proofed bespoke solution.&rdquo; &nbsp;
He said the firm&rsquo;s role is to &ldquo;validate through tough questions&rdquo;.
&ldquo;The keynote sessions, marketing collateral, and performance claims are enticing, but we want to ask questions about things that are not normally talked about,&rdquo; he said.
The questions could include: How well does your solution perform under certain situations? What do your relationships look like with your suppliers? How does your solution perform in the field compared to your published specifications? What can you tell me about the process improvements you&rsquo;ve made over time? May we meet your development team?
As an &ldquo;assembler&rdquo;, Ernst said, the firm is not wed to one type of aircraft, technology, or provider, but keeps a consistent pulse on the best technology and bring it to their customer when the best solution calls for it, he said. &nbsp;
&ldquo;In this role we understand the difference between what works and what doesn&rsquo;t work as well as is claimed. The roadmap to &ndash; and direction of &ndash;&nbsp;the UAS industry is different for every sector, particularly with larger systems, bigger payloads and more sophisticated technology.
Tactien&rsquo;s clients include:
<ul>
<li>Utility companies &ndash; electric water, oil and gas</li>
<li>Infrastructure manufacturers &ndash; the world&rsquo;s leading designer and manufacturer of critical infrastructure components in the electric, solar, and transportation (including electric transmission structures, solar panel assemblies and roadway structures).</li>
<li>Aviation service providers &ndash; helicopter-based powerline construction, airborne vegetative management, RF-detection for arcing, leaking and tracking and remote sensing (UAS, helicopter, &amp; fixed-wing).</li>
<li>Aircraft manufacturers &ndash; UAS</li>
<li>Software as a Service companies &ndash; asset management, predictive analytics and inspection services.</li>
</ul>
The five-year-old WarrenUAS program is considered by many industry leaders as the best UAS educational institution in the country, now located in two new facilities where its students have access to more than 100 UAS systems worth over $5-million and the latest technology for programming and maintaining the equipment.
It has a close relationship with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, sharing research and training opportunities and creating a pathway for students to get advanced-level degrees in UAS.
It is now training a steady stream of graduates, who often make more than $100,000 as a starting salary. Graduates are working in fields ranging from rail line and transit inspection, delivery services, automating buildings, drone light show companies, and several industries from real estate photography to conducting environmental and waterway health studies for a large utility.
Warren has hired faculty specifically to work with students on drone maintenance to build a pathway for them to become maintenance experts in the fast-growing field and in precision agriculture to train students and gather and latest research in use of robotics and drones in agriculture. Austin and his team are also planning for development of WarrenUAS as a &ldquo;hardware accelerator or technology incubator&rdquo; for startup companies in the field and a center for research and development for the industry.
&ldquo;This partnership is the next logical step for our college&rsquo;s program. To work with one of the best firms in the nation conducting large scale advanced drone operations can only serve to continue to distinguish our graduates from those flying Phantoms in test prep classes,&rdquo; Austin said. &ldquo;The WarrenUAS program is designed with aviation at its core, and Tactien is one of the leading aviation service providers, successfully integrating unmanned systems technology into its services. Knowing that our faculty and students will have an opportunity to work with these experts only ensures that WarrenUAS remains a cutting-edge enterprise,&rdquo; concluded Dr. Austin.
&nbsp;

WarrenUAS Inks Collaboration Deal with Tactien

11 April 2025
<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.uavnavigation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a</a>, a leading European manufacturer of guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned platforms, has collaborated with its client <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.uav-stol.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PRIMOCO UAV</a> to obtain the STANAG 4703 certification of the One 150 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.uav-stol.com/es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Primoco UAV SE</a>.
This milestone marks the first time that an unmanned aircraft in its category has obtained both North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military certification (STANAG 4703) and the Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) at SAIL III from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
This dual certification is the result of five years of rigorous testing and development, during which UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a played a key role by providing critical technology to ensure the reliability and robustness of the PRIMOCO One 150&rsquo;s flight control system. Thanks to its cutting-edge autopilot capabilities, the UAV met stringent safety and operational requirements in shared airspace.
"This milestone not only reaffirms the quality and reliability of our navigation and control systems but also demonstrates our ability to support our customers in the most demanding certification processes worldwide," stated Miguel &Aacute;ngel de Frutos, Director and CTO of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a. "Our commitment to safety and technological innovation is our top priority, and this certification is a testament to that."
The certification process included more than 200 verifications, 170 test flights, and nearly 50 ground tests, collecting an extensive volume of data that validated the performance of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a&rsquo;s flight control system. The Spanish autopilot manufacturer has also contributed by providing evidence and a certification data pack confirming the robustness and reliability of the flight control system.
This advanced technology has been crucial in demonstrating the One 150&rsquo;s ability to operate safely alongside manned aircraft and other certified UAVs in complex environments.
In addition to this military certification, the civilian EASA LUC obtained for SAIL III enables the One 150 to operate over urban areas with population densities of up to 5,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, significantly expanding its range of civilian applications.
With this historical certification, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a reaffirms its position as a leader in guidance, navigation, and control technologies for unmanned aerial systems, contributing decisively and accompanying its customers in the certification processes to the development and certification of UAVs in both the military and civilian markets.
<h5>About UAV Navigation - Grupo Oes&iacute;a</h5>
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a is a company specializing in the design of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) since 2004. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oes&iacute;a's flight solutions are used by a wide range of leading aerospace manufacturers for a variety of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or "drones."
UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oes&iacute;a, a Spanish multinational company dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, which develops and implements projects in more than 40 countries. It has 3,600 professionals in 19 corporate headquarters in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Throughout almost 50 years of experience, it has innovated products and services that benefit millions of people around the world, with the aim of creating a better, more efficient, safer, and sustainable world. &nbsp;
The industrial companies within the Grupo Oes&iacute;a ecosystem are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge technology for the Security, Defense, and Aerospace sectors, with a long track record of work in avionics for significant projects such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, A-400M, F-18, C-295, P3-B Orion, and MH-60R. The group is now involved in the most important UAV projects, including FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h5>About PRIMOCO UAV SE </h5>
Since 2015, the Czech company Primoco UAV SE has been developing and manufacturing civilian and military One 150 UAVs, capable of flying completely independently according to programmed flight plans. The key features of the aircraft are its size, maximum take-off weight of 150 kg, endurance of up to 15 hours depending on equipment, cruising speed of 120 km/h, payload of up to 30 kg, and fully automatic take-off and landing. Primoco One 150 has the EASA LUC SAIL III civil operating authorization and is in the process of NATO STANAG 4703 certification. The company focuses on civil and military aeronautical applications, particularly in the areas of reconnaissance, energy, border and coastal security, and intelligence. More than 200 Primoco aircraft produced to date are in service in 15 different countries on four continents - from Germany to Malaysia. Primoco UAV is a publicly traded company on the main market of the Prague Stock Exchange.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Obtains key STANAG 4703 Rating

10 April 2025
<a href="https://gremsy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gremsy</a> is pleased to announce that the <a href="https://gremsy.com/products/product-payloads/eo-ir-payloads/vio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VIO F1</a>, our advanced (EO/IR/LRF) payload, has officially been added to the Blue UAS Framework. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company&rsquo;s mission to provide secure, reliable, and high-performance UAV imaging solutions in multiple applications.
<h5>Cutting-Edge Aerial Solution for Critical Missions</h5>
Designed with precision stabilization, compact form factor, and rapid integration capabilities, Gremsy&rsquo;s VIO F1 is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance.
Let&rsquo;s find out what VIO F1 has to offer to be approved in DIU&rsquo;s Blue List:
<ul>
<li>High Endurance and Precision EO/IR/LRF Capabilities &ndash; Enables real-time situational awareness in various complex environments.</li>
<li>Compact and Lightweight Design &ndash; Ideal for integration into a wide range of UAV platforms.</li>
<li>Advanced Stabilization Technology &ndash; Ensures superior image clarity and precision for reconnaissance and inspection missions.</li>
<li>Seamless System Integration &ndash; Built to support quick and efficient deployment across multiple industries.</li>
</ul>
By meeting the security and interoperability requirements of the DIU&rsquo;s Blue UAS program, the VIO F1 is not only an innovative payload but also a commercial enabler for businesses seeking reliable UAV imaging solutions.
<h5>Blue UAS Certification</h5>
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Photo: VIO F1 is DIU verified after being validated through UAS Platforms and Capabilities Field Tests for government uses.
Toward any OEMs, system integrators, UAV manufacturers, the Blue UAS approval of the VIO F1 brings several strategic advantages:
<ul>
<li>Streamlined Procurement Processes &ndash; Eliminates lengthy approval cycles by offering a pre-cleared, ready-to-deploy payload.</li>
<li>Enhanced Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Assurance &ndash; Reduces risk by ensuring all components meet strict security and compliance standards.</li>
<li>Increased Market Access for any partners within Gremsy&rsquo;s network &ndash; Strengthens the commercial positioning of a comprehensive UAV and payload systems together, accelerating adoption in government and industrial markets.</li>
</ul>
<h5>Unlock New Opportunities with VIO F1</h5>
By achieving Blue UAS clearance, Gremsy reinforces its position as a trusted provider of advanced UAV payload solutions
<ul>
<li>In the markets where security compliance is an important factor, Gremsy gradually reduces barriers to entry, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and performance enhancements rather than compliance challenges.</li>
<li>As a trusted payload provider for high-stakes operations, Gremsy gains a competitive edge in comparison with other payload makers.</li>
<li>Organizations integrating VIO F1, which is a pre-cleared, government-approved payload, can ensure long-term compliance and uninterrupted market access.</li>
</ul>
With these advantages in place, businesses seeking advanced UAV imaging solutions can now seamlessly integrate the VIO F1 into their operations.
<h5>Learn More</h5>
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Gremsy VIO F1 Achieves Blue UAS Clearance

09 April 2025
<a href="https://www.flyzipline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zipline</a> &mdash; which, as we reported in 2022, has already made <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/medical-supplies-delivered-by-drones-saving-lives-in-africa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">often-lifesaving medical deliveries in Africa</a> &mdash; is bringing drone delivery to the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Mesquite, and, expected soon, Seattle.
Critically, given the miles that delivery drones must fly to complete their missions, Zipline was granted clearance for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations&mdash;the first commercial company to receive such approval. One of the reasons, Zipline's drones have been able to acquire FAA part 107, 108, and 135 classifications to do their work is partly due to sensors and safety. Zipline craft deploy FAA-required transponder data to navigate controlled airspace&mdash;such as around airports&mdash;as well as detection devices to automatically steer clear of other aircraft. In addition, onboard sensors help the drones avoid probelmatic weather by re-routing flight paths. They can even send weather reports back to the control center to update other drones about the situation.
Zipline's UAV&mdash;or UAVs, we shoud say&mdash;are unique. The design slated for Dallas is a drone within a drone. The Zipline P2 craft, which has five propellers, arrives at the delivery site and then releases a second, smaller drone called a Zip that is guided by a tether as it targets the final location. The P2 is capable of flying ten miles and can handle a cargo capacity of eight pounds.
Zipline also utilizes a P1 drone, a fixed-wing craft that can fly around 120 miles on a charge, and drops it cargo using a parachute.
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Although drone deliveries may be the future, the business of enacting them has been fraught. A giant such as Amazon, for example, has had some misfires with its drone delivery initiatives, and temporarily paused its program last year, before resuming flights in Texas and Arizone.
However, if productivity is the key to eventual success, Zipline can boast it currently delivers thousands of packages per day. For its part, it's reported that Amazon's recent deliveries have totaled less than 10,000.
Stay tuned to The Droning Company to chart advancements and real-world successes in drone-delivery tech.&nbsp;
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Zipline Testing Local Drone Deliveries

02 April 2025
After the start of the AI revolution, the next technological leap is already waiting for the world: Quantum computers.
A team from Google claims to have already solved a major problem for researchers and created the first real hype on the stock markets. But the race has only just begun. Europe, China and the USA are fighting for technological leadership. The technology giants are at the forefront, but there are also small players.
<h5>Brave New Quantum World</h5>
It's like in many areas: The USA, China and Europe are fighting for technological leadership in many areas: From biotechnology to computer chips to autonomous vehicles. Sometimes one is better off, sometimes the competition is.
The battle is particularly fierce in quantum technology. After all, a breakthrough and supremacy in quantum computers could give us a major competitive advantage. In the brave new quantum world, quantum chips are hundreds of thousands of times faster than previous products, communication networks become tap-proof, drones packed with quantum technology relieve people in agriculture of difficult work and quantum sensors with previously unimagined capabilities enable completely new applications such as brain scanners for your pocket.
<h5>The Future Traded on the Stock Exchange</h5>
It's all still a dream of the future, but many things are now emerging. And right in the middle of it all is a competition between the technology superpowers USA, China and the European Union. China is said to have launched a program worth 15 billion US dollars. The Europeans, on the other hand, are holding more than 9 billion euros in funding from Brussels and the individual member states. The USA traditionally relies more on the private sector. Google and IBM, which have pumped billions into this technology and are regarded as global leaders, are considered to be the leaders here. The Alphabet subsidiary Google also caused the first real quantum hype on the stock market. The Californian company announced that it had solved the previously serious problem of error correction in quantum chips. As a result, many quantum shares on the Nasdaq and elsewhere multiplied within a few days in November and December of last year. The first boom had begun! And, as we all know, the future is traded on the stock exchange!
<h5>Google, IBM and Zenatech</h5>
Google shares, which have long been overshadowed by Nvidia, Apple and the like, have been on a roll ever since. It reached a new all-time high and is currently trading only slightly below it.
<a href="https://www.zenatech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ZenaTech</a> (USD 6.04, CA98936T2083) could also be one of the beneficiaries of this hype. The company, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is still largely unknown among German investors. Unlike many drone companies, the company has strong roots and skills in enterprise SaaS software area that they leverage to design and manufacture their drones. Theyoffers drones that are equipped with AI and in addition, the company also announced work on a quantum computing project looking into drone swarms for applications like traffic management and wildfire management that need the advanced processing of data to take today&rsquo;s solutions to the next level. , . So far, its customers have mainly been companies and government organizations for their enterprise software solutions, and they are focused on defense and agriculture, and logistics and warehouses for their drone technology solutions. Recently, ZenaTech took another step towards NDAA (National Defense Act Administration) compliance for its entire supply chain through annoucing the development of cameras, sensors and compent parts will come from US-friendly country Taiwan through their Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary.. The company has stated that it and plans to apply for Green UAS and Blue UAS in order to be on the supplier list for the US defense complex and NATO.
<h5>ZenaTech Expansion in the USA</h5>
The company plans on expanding rapidly in the USA. Most recently, the subsidiary ZenaDrone moved into a new facility in Arizona where it plans to produce drones for the US Department of Defense and NATO. In addition, the company has already expanded its market position through two acquisitions in the field of land surveying. It plans to combine the precision and speed of drones to innovate the process of land surveys. Further it plans to use this as the first stage of it&rsquo;s Drone as a Service (DaaS) national business model where it will offer convienence and low cost accsibility of drones for muliple uses occasional uses to business and government, such as for precision agriculture, power line inspections etc.
The company is positioned to benefit from the growing restrictions on Chinese drones and component parts in the US. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce is examining a new regulation to ban Chinese drones in the United States of America due to national security concerns. To date, Chinese companies, in particular the industry giant Dai-Jing Innovations (DJI), have a market share of over 75 percent of the US drone market. Their share of privately used hobby drones is even more than 90 percent. A ban on the products of these companies would completely turn the industry upside down in the US market and create a huge vacuum.
The ZenaTech share is mainly traded on the Nasdaq. Recently, there has been profit-taking here after the share price multiplied at times. However, with a market capitalization of around EUR 100 million, ZenaTech is still a small cap on the technology exchange. In addition to organic and inorganic growth, politics and technological breakthroughs in drones, AI and quantum computers could also provide new impetus in the coming months.

After AI: Quantum computers

01 April 2025
<div class="x_elementToProof"><a href="https://www.matrixspace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MatrixSpace</a>, an intelligent sensor innovator, announced that the <a id="OWA85863ddf-17c4-3742-bb71-665a610e59c7" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" title="https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/police" href="https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/police" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Palm Springs Police Department</a> has expanded its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, establishing the largest first responder agency coverage area (37 square miles) monitored by radar sensors instead of humans in the United States.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">The PSPD&rsquo;s program expansion was made possible with multiple remote drone launch points across Palm Springs utilizing MatrixSpace&rsquo;s low airspace awareness technology. This innovation has also supported the city&rsquo;s application for a FAA No Visual Observer flight operations waiver to ensure the safe separation and avoidance of both general aviation and commercial aircraft.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">&ldquo;Taking this next step with MatrixSpace is a game-changer in terms of the speed, accuracy and efficiency it allows us to protect the Palm Springs public," says Lieutenant William Hutchinson, operations lead at Palm Springs PD. "Removing the need for a visual observer speeds up response time, dispatching drones in immediate response to incoming calls from multiple potential locations. Once we have our FAA waiver we can fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) with just a single operator, with the ability to fly at night and in inclement weather.&rdquo;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">DFR programs like PSPD&rsquo;s can de-escalate incidents, improve search and rescue, assist with the location and apprehension of criminal suspects, and act as a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies. This use of drones demands reliable monitoring to prevent any possible interference with other air traffic, including flights from Palm Springs International Airport, medical flights, air tours of the local area, other general aviation aircraft and more. Air traffic detection alerts from the MatrixSpace system will allow PSPD pilots to fly safely clear of potential aircraft.</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">Palm Springs spans 95 square miles (246 square kilometers) with a population of approximately 46,000 and shares a boundary and cooperative jurisdiction with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Located in the greater Coachella Valley, which consists of nine separate jurisdictions with a combined population of approximately 470,000, Palm Springs is also a major tourist destination hosting nearly seven million visitors annually.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Large scale, low airspace radar sensor networks can also support the operation of future air services in communities like Palm Springs.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">&ldquo;This project is first and foremost a strategic investment in the safety of our citizens," says Hutchinson. "But I&rsquo;m excited to explore possibilities for its use in other applications that could benefit the greater Coachella Valley. Intelligent infrastructure such as this is foundational for potential coordinated regional public safety operations, as well as emerging concepts like air taxis and drone delivery.&rdquo;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">&ldquo;Palm Springs PD is at the forefront of fully utilizing DFR technologies to continually improve its capabilities," says Lori DeMatteis, Chief Revenue Officer, MatrixSpace. "They also have a vision for scaling this beyond what other agencies have implemented, preparing for other operations which improve regional safety, and promote economic development. We&rsquo;re excited to provide this kind of scalable technology that unlocks new possibilities both here in the US and beyond.&rdquo;</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Leveraging an industry-first connected network of MatrixSpace 360 Radars, a single PSPD pilot can remotely operate drones from any of three launch locations. To further extend operational capabilities, a network of ten MatrixSpace 360 Radar nodes was installed across the city in preparation for two additional PSPD drone launch sites, and future cooperation with neighboring public safety agencies.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">MatrixSpace Radar is&nbsp;a small, high-performance sensor that offers robust situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects, including in low light and adverse weather conditions. The company&rsquo;s sensors and artificial intelligence platform facilitate BVLOS flight operations for first responders and the commercial industry, and greater general aviation safety. The system also provides counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) detection and tracking capabilities.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Learn more about Palm Spring PD&rsquo;s DFR program:</div>
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Palm Springs Police Expand Drone Responder Program

[Image Courtesy of DroneXL and Jasper Ellens]
31 March 2025
By Chris &ldquo;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheDroneGeek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drone Geek</a>&rdquo; Fravel
The release of the DJI Mavic 4 is expected to be right around the corner, with reliable drone news amplifiers like Jasper Ellens anticipating an official release announcement from DJI by the end of April and the Mavic 4 being available for purchase by the beginning of May. Over the past few months there have been numerous leaks that have been shared and spread across the internet, speculating on the accuracy of data, images, and specifications that weaved their way through the drone community.
In preparation for what should be a monumental release as far as DJI consumer/prosumer drones are concerned, what is it we can expect from the Mavic 4? More importantly, what aspects of this drone should you be paying attention to as we grind closer and closer to its release? Let&rsquo;s do a quick recap on what we know and what you should be considering before buying the Mavic 4&hellip;
<h4>What We Know About the Mavic 4</h4>
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[Image Courtesy of Igor Bogdanov and QuadroNews on X]
While there is still plenty of information still unknown about the Mavic 4, we have been graced with some pretty rock-solid leaks that point to near-guarantees when it comes to the drone&rsquo;s features and capabilities. Here are some quick bullet-points on what the Mavic 4 will offer upon its release:
<ul>
<li>Tri-Sensor Camera System (similar to the Mavic 3 Pro) at 28mm, 70mm, and 168mm Focal Lengths</li>
<li>Maximum Video Resolution Bumped-Up from 5.1K to 6K</li>
<li>Maximum Flight Endurance of 52-Minutes</li>
<li>360-Degree Obstacle Avoidance with Enhanced LiDAR for Computer Vision Assistance</li>
<li>Brand New Fuselage Design with Redesigned Camera and Gimbal Housing Featuring 360-Degree Movement Capabilities</li>
<li>Built-In Electronic ND Filter System</li>
<li>Increased Camera Tilt with a Maximum Upward Tilt of 70-Degrees</li>
<li>Ability to Shoot Portrait Photo and Video via a 90-Degree Gimbal Rotation</li>
</ul>
Again, the list of new features and abilities does not end here &ndash; these are just the bullet-points that I am confident in saying will be guaranteed upgrades to the existing Mavic series from DJI. I think the most important improvement we will see comes in the form of the enhanced LiDAR for computer vision assistance in obstacle detection and avoidance.
We already saw a glimpse of this in the DJI Air 3S, where folks were able to launch their drone from nearly anywhere (even inside an underground parking garage) and have it return home to them safely thanks to it being able to reference a point-cloud via it creates in real-time via LiDAR to better detect obstacles around its path. Between the more robust platform in the Mavic drone and an opportunity to collect feedback from Air 3S users, DJI should be releasing one hell of a LiDAR sensor on the Mavic 4 for even better obstacle detection and avoidance.
<h5>What We&rsquo;d Like to See From the Mavic 4</h5>
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[Image Courtesy of DroneXL and Jasper Ellens]
While the guaranteed specs and updates are enticing, there are still a handful of things that many of us are waiting to have confirmed regarding the Mavic 4. Speculation has swirled throughout the drone community about what would be great to see, but ultimately these articles, posts, and videos are just that &ndash; speculation. These bullet-points about what we&rsquo;d like to see in the Mavic 4 are no different, so take them with a grain of salt:
<ul>
<li>Increased Camera Sensor Sizing, Specifically in the Telephoto Cameras</li>
<li>Maximum Megapixels Exceeding 20MP</li>
<li>More Internal Storage for Added Resolution in Photos and Videos</li>
<li>Better Signal Penetration &ndash; Beyond 20KM</li>
</ul>
If I&rsquo;m making this bulleted list into my &ldquo;wish list&rdquo; in order of &ldquo;want most to want least,&rdquo; I&rsquo;d have to say&hellip;it kind of stays the same. I think the most important thing we could see would be increased sensor sizes on the telephoto cameras of the Mavic 4. The biggest criticism end-users had for the Mavic 3 was that it had an incredibly stout 4/3 sensor for its wide-angle camera, but then was disappointingly tiny for the telephoto sensors at just a 1/2-inch each. Assuming DJI keeps the wide-angle sensor at 4/3 (let&rsquo;s face it, for a drone in this category that is MORE than enough sensor for most people), it&rsquo;d be nice to see those telephoto sensors get scaled up to a solid 1-inch on each sensor. This will, undoubtedly, level the quality of media coming from each of the cameras onboard the Mavic 4.
<h5>What You Should Consider Before Buying the Mavic 4</h5>
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Image Courtesy of DroneXL and Jasper Ellens
No matter what we see or don&rsquo;t see from DJI&rsquo;s newest Mavic drone, the expectation is that this will set a new bar in the prosumer drone category. Expect to see add-ons, capabilities, and features that will make your mouth water like it never has before. That said, just because it&rsquo;s new and shiny does not mean it is a necessary purchase for every person interested in drones.
Especially when the speculated pricing indicates a higher-than-ever tag on the latest DJI Mavic drone. Between the increased technological capabilities, tariffs from the ever-controversial Trump administration, and a variety of other factors related to the supply chain and other geopolitical issues, look for the Fly More Combo of the Mavic 4 to be pushing into the $4,000 USD price-range. Yes, you read that right&hellip;$4,000 USD.
Speculative pricing on the lesser combo kits ranges from $2,100 to $3,500 depending upon the configuration. Before you rush out with your credit card to drop this cash on this brand-new DJI drone, consider the following:
<ul>
<li>Do you really NEED a new drone? I&rsquo;d be willing to wager the answer is actually &ldquo;no&rdquo; despite your own best efforts to justify the expense. Unless you have something older than a Mavic 3 Standard or your drone is broken, lost, or otherwise out of commission, the addition of a Mavic 4 will likely add little value to your already stout fleet.</li>
<li>Do you get enough paid work to justify the cost of a Mavic 4? If the speculative pricing discussed a few moments ago is true, it won&rsquo;t make sense for most hobbyists or casual workers to invest the money in this platform. Unless you are paying your own bills with the money you make flying drones (and I mean ALL of your bills, not just a portion of them), there is likely very little need to invest in a system this expensive&hellip;unless you have $4,000 burning a hole in your pocket &ndash; in which case, my Venmo is open, baby&hellip;my Venmo is open. </li>
<li>Will you actually even receive the Mavic 4 after ordering it? The release of the DJI Air 3S brought attention to a crack-down by US Customs on Chinese imports &ndash; especially DJI drones and drone technology. The last 6 months has yielded an incredible number of horror stories where DJI enthusiasts purchased an Air 3S and never received it (or received it many months after the fact) because US Customs refused to allow the products to enter the United States. Fast forward to today and we&rsquo;re seeing a ripple-effect from the same issue impact DJI users attempting to cash-in on their DJI Care Refresh, only to be told that their replacement drone cannot be delivered because of a hold and/or turn-away at its port of entry.</li>
</ul>
No matter how you feel about the DJI Mavic 4 or whether or not you&rsquo;ve decided to purchase this upcoming drone, we can all agree that it&rsquo;s going to be a gamechanger in the prosumer category and will bring an incredible amount of benefit to those who are lucky enough to purchase and receive it.

What We Can Expect from the DJI Mavic 4

28 March 2025
With the &ldquo;Willow&rdquo; quantum processor, Alphabet, the Google parent company is apparently back in the lead.
The few listed shares from the sector took off after the announcement of the possibilities with &ldquo;Willow,&rdquo; and <a href="https://www.zenatech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ZenaTech</a>&mdash;an AI drone manufacturer&mdash;is also active in this sector.
Five years ago, Alphabet made its mark in quantum computing with the Sycamore chip. Now the Google Quantum AI research team has presented its next-generation quantum processor in the renowned journal Nature. Its name is &ldquo;Willow&rdquo; and it is equipped with 105 superconducting qubits. The new processor makes it possible for the first time to correct effective calculation errors. That sounds boring, but it is essential for a breakthrough in quantum computing. Due to the unstable nature of qubits, quantum computers are still very error-prone. Calculation results are noisy if several calculation steps are carried out in succession. They are then unusable. The aim of quantum error correction is to detect these errors and correct them during the calculation process. On the other hand, the speed is impressive: the chip is said to have solved a task in five minutes that would take the best supercomputer 10 quadrillion (1025) years.
<h5>Quantum Shares Soar</h5>
After this announcement was made public, Alphabet shares were not the only ones to reach a new all-time high. The few listed companies in the quantum computer sector also recorded strong price gains, in some cases more than doubling within a few days. ZenaTech is an as yet unknown company on the Nasdaq that also uses quantum computing. The manufacturer of high-tech drones not only relies on the use of artificial intelligence, but also is working on the inclusion of quantum computing. One example is the company's most recent acquisition. ZenaTech has signed a letter of intent to acquire a two land surveying companies added to their completed aquisition. The acquired company, based in the western US, will use drones for land surveying and large area monitoring for wildfire detection and firefighting applications on Native American reservations. Quantum computing will also be added to the AI drones' capabilities to process large data sets. Together with the previously announced anchor acquisitions in the southeastern and southern US, this third acquisition will form the basis for ZenaTech's drone operations in the western US.
<h5>Swarms of Drones&nbsp;</h5>
In addition, ZenaDrone, the subsidiary of ZenaTech, has now moved to a production facility in Phoenix to produce drones for the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO. The facility will produce ZenaDrone 1000 multifunctional autonomous AI drones for the US military, which must conform to strict specifications - a requirement that includes stringent cybersecurity and country of origin specifications. Research and development work at this facility also includes quantum computing, which is part of the company's previously announced Sky Traffic project. The aim is to develop swarms of drones for use in traffic management, border control and military applications for external security.
<h5>More About ZenaTech</h5>
ZenaTech shares have been traded on the Nasdaq since the beginning of October and have already experienced a rollercoaster ride. However, with a market capitalization of around EUR 123 million, the company is still a small cap on the technology exchange. For risk-conscious investors, the ZenaTech share is certainly an opportunity to participate in developments in the fields of drones, AI and quantum computing.

Google Alphabet sets the latest tech trend

26 March 2025
<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teledyne FLIR OEM</a>, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced today that <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://senterasensors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sentera Sensors and Drones</a>, a leading provider of advanced sensors and data, has joined the&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/oem/thermal-by-flir/?srsltid=AfmBOoqs693KKv6ROcxlqfKDCs1-63syIwQs2WyCgKISVokGYfmBT4K4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thermal by FLIR</a>&nbsp;program. Integrating&nbsp;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.flir.com/products/boson/?vertical=lwir&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FLIR Boson </a>thermal camera modules into the Sentera 6X Thermal Series adds new high-precision thermal mapping capabilities to their integrated multispectral and RGB drone payload platform.
Designed for seamless integration with leading UAS platforms, the Sentera 6X Thermal Series support agriculture, outdoor, and industrial applications ranging from evaporation analysis, water stress monitoring, and forest fire detection to industrial inspections and infrastructure analysis.
&ldquo;Precision thermal mapping has long been a challenge due to alignment and stitching issues. By combining FLIR&rsquo;s trusted thermal technology with Sentera&rsquo;s automated multispectral-assisted processing, we&rsquo;re making it easier for users to capture, process, and analyze high-quality thermal data with confidence,&rdquo;&nbsp;said Eric Taipale, chief technology officer, Sentera.
The NDAA-compliant Sentera 6X Thermal Series, including the 6X Thermal and 6X Thermal Pro, feature either the radiometric FLIR Boson 640R or 320R imager alongside four synchronized 3.2MP monochrome imagers and a 20MP RGB sensor.
&ldquo;Sentera&rsquo;s innovative approach to combining thermal, multispectral, and visible imaging in a unified sensor package represents a market-changing innovation the Thermal by FLIR program was designed to support,&rdquo; said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. &ldquo;By incorporating our compact, high-performance radiometric Boson modules within advanced multispectral technology, Sentera delivers unprecedented thermal mapping accuracy paired with pixel-level temperature measurement data for agriculture to public safety applications.&rdquo;
Sentera 6X Thermal Series joins a growing ecosystem of innovative Thermal by FLIR products that solve critical problems across industries from agriculture to automotive to defense, including mobile devices, drones, augmented reality solutions, and wearables.
The Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing initiative that supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and product innovators who use Teledyne FLIR OEM thermal camera modules within integrated products. The program helps integrators accelerate time to market, lower development risk and costs, and expand business growth.
<h5>Learn More</h5>
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<h5>&nbsp;About Teledyne FLIR</h5>
Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods.&nbsp;
<h5>About Sentera</h5>
Sentera is a leading innovator in drone sensor technology, dedicated to providing cutting-edge remote sensing solutions for various industries. Specializing in high-quality sensors, they are prioritizing precision, reliability, and performance in aerial data collection applications. Offering a diverse range of sensors, from advanced multispectral sensors to high-resolution cameras, Sentera delivers unparalleled accuracy and performance. Backed by industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, they empower clients in more than 45 countries to unlock new possibilities in data-driven decision-making. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.senterasensors.com/">www.senterasensors.com</a>&nbsp;to learn more about their innovative sensor solutions.&nbsp;

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