Dual Use
The Dual Use category discusses drone technologies applied in both civilian and government contexts. Content focuses on technical capabilities, compliance, and ethical considerations, particularly within regulatory environments governed by US, EU, and Australian laws.
DIU’s Blue Manufacturing Initiative: Powering U.S. Production Through Trusted Manufacturing
As DoD accelerates drone procurement, DIU’s vetted manufacturing marketplace bridges the gap between innovation and industrial scale. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has unveiled the Blue Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at forging direct…
Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation
SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense…
U.S. Army Achieves First Air-to-Air Kill with Armed FPV Drone
Test at Fort Rucker Marks Milestone in Counter-Drone Development
The U.S. Army has announced what it calls its first-ever air-to-air kill by an armed first-person-view (FPV) drone, a step that could influence future counter-unmanned…