Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

D-Fend Solutions’ UK counter-drone demonstrations showed EnforceAir PLUS and EnforceAir2 performing controlled cyber-based detection and mitigation across multiple configurations, observed by defence, law enforcement, and government stakeholders

Aurora Flight Sciences outlines how decades of autonomy research, flight testing, and simulation are combined to develop practical autonomous flight systems for next-generation aircraft operating in shared airspace

Dymax shares insights into low-outgassing adhesives, minimizing ionic contamination, and light-curable materials, highlighting their role in ensuring reliability and production precision for aerospace, satellite, and defense electronics in vacuum and high-altitude environments

Embention explains how deterministic software builds and automated CI pipelines ensure UAV safety, traceability, and certification-ready autonomy

Aegiverse’s AR-3A-EC FOG AHRS is a compact, high-accuracy unit, combining MEMS gyros, a closed-loop fiber optic gyro, and a three-axis accelerometer, supported by AI-based algorithms for automatic attitude stabilization and inertial positioning in small-to-medium unmanned vehicles

Zephyr has released version 1.10.7 of its drone simulator, introducing a new SAR Mountain training scenario, expanded SAR Fundamentals modules, an experimental Return to Home feature, and key stability improvements

Mejzlik describes the design, testing, and development of its second-generation 22-inch foldable UAV propeller, addressing crossflow-induced fatigue and improving long-term stability and durability for multirotor applications

Black Swift Technologies highlights its 2025 UAS operations, detailing the S0 flights into Hurricane Melissa, Project CRATER S2 missions in Costa Rica collecting volcanic and ecological data, and hands-on training provided to research teams worldwide

SatLab Geosolutions showcases autonomous multibeam riverbed mapping using the HydroBoat 1200MB in complex, obstacle-dense waterways in Japan

RTKdata provides centimeter-level RTK GNSS corrections that enable consistent positioning across seasons, allowing environmental teams to collect repeatable measurements using sensors, rovers, and UAVs in rivers, wetlands, coasts, and forests

Omnetics is advancing miniature circular connectors that enable modern UAVs to carry more sensors, data, and payloads within smaller, high-performance platforms

Blue Marble Geographics’ Global Mapper provides a comprehensive set of visualization features that enhance the way users analyze, animate, and interpret geospatial information

As demand for global UAV innovation grows, UAV Propulsion Tech enables U.S. companies to efficiently source, integrate, and support advanced international drone technologies

Lowental Hybrid outlines the technical barriers limiting tactical UAV accessibility and explains how propulsion architecture determines endurance, usability, and the ability to support modern sensor and data requirements

GuideNav discusses practical considerations for choosing Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, highlighting integration, SWaP, operational performance, and sustained support for navigation systems operating in demanding, GNSS-denied conditions

Inspired Flight outlines how the FCC’s December 2025 action under Section 1709 reshapes UAS oversight, affecting procurement, communications security, and supply-chain expectations for professional drone operators

FarSounder’s Argos 3D Forward-Looking Sonar provides real-time underwater awareness, enhancing navigation, ISR capability, and operational coordination across unmanned and hybrid naval fleets

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging’s guide on drones and thermal roof inspections outlines how thermal imaging supports rooftop assessments by identifying temperature variations that may indicate moisture intrusion

Deep Trekker’s PIVOT ROV is helping the Port Vue Fire Department conduct safer, more efficient underwater recovery missions in fast-moving and low-visibility environments

KT Technical Solutions (KTTS) explains its client-centered approach to designing and deploying customized technology and engineering solutions across manufacturing, construction, and cybersecurity, highlighting case studies that show improvements in efficiency, productivity, and innovation

Tyto Robotics examines how lightweight drones can emulate Lagrangian particles, referencing academic research that uses flow-following aerial platforms to improve measurement of atmospheric dispersion and airflow behavior

AGISTAR’s OXR T100 electric outboard motor transforms standard inflatable boats into remotely operated unmanned platforms for flexible, safe, and efficient oceanographic survey operations

HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) additive manufacturing technology is transforming the design and production of UAVs, delivering lightweight, durable, and scalable drone components for commercial, industrial, and defense applications

In this Q&A, Andy Kelly, Head of Product Line at Intelligent Energy, discusses how their IE-SOAR™ hydrogen fuel cells extend UAV endurance, enhance hybrid power performance, reduce operational downtime, and enable zero-emission, low-noise flight

ParaZero Technologies' DefendAir Counter-UAS system demonstrates non-explosive, net-based interception of a DJI FlyCart drone, highlighting its ability to address logistics-class and high-mass unmanned aerial threats