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Unmanned Vehicle Technologies Supports Kansas City Airspace Readiness for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Layered Counter-UAS Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — June 23, 2026 — Kansas City’s proactive airspace security planning is already supporting fans, residents, and teams as FIFA World Cup 2026 activity gets underway, with Unmanned Vehi...

Jun 24, 2026

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Adam Hoing

What the OnDefend DJI Security Assessment Means for American Drone Procurement

Restrictive and technically unfounded legislation continues to hem in the drone industry, exacerbating security concerns and making procurement increasingly difficult to navigate. For public safety ag...

Jun 15, 2026

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Adam Hoing

UVT and Sentrycs an Ondas Company Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Advanced cUAS Capabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fayetteville, AR – Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), North America’s leading drone and robotics solutions integrator, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Sentryc...

May 19, 2026

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Adam Hoing

How UVT's Drone Flight Service Scales Enterprise Security, Inspection, and AEC Operations

A multi-site enterprise drone program for security, inspections, and/or AEC sounds incredible, and it is... until you try to scale it without experience. The first site might be easy... The second sit...

Mar 18, 2026

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Chad Larman

The SAFER SKIES Act Explained: cUAS Authority for State and Local Public Safety

Our purpose has always been to help you see through the fog of sensationalized marketing and the latest policy noise so that you and your team can make informed decisions based on facts. Again, that i...

Feb 2, 2026

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Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, Chris Fink

What the FCC’s Covered List Update Means For Unreleased Drone Systems and Components

I started UVT after years in public safety because I wanted first responders and critical infrastructure teams to have dependable tools, information, and people they could call on, any time of day, wh...

Jan 15, 2026

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Adam Hoing

cUAS Funding Guide for FIFA Host Cities: Next Steps Before the December 5 Deadline

FEMA has released the first half of its one billion dollar Counter-UAS Grant Program , and the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are at the front of the line. This first phase includes $250 milli...

Nov 14, 2025

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Cayen Wielenga

Beyond Compliance: How American Made Drones Deliver Security and Performance for Public Safety

For years, drone technology from around the world has given first responders new ways to protect their communities . From faster search and rescue to safer large-event monitoring, UAVs have already pr...

Oct 10, 2025

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Adam Hoing

End-to-End Remote Drone Services: From Deployment to 24/7 Operations

Organizations everywhere are looking to leverage autonomous drone operations as the future of work — delivering smarter inspections, 24/7 security coverage, and faster progress tracking . But turning ...

Sep 30, 2025

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Adam Hoing

Enterprise LiDAR Mapping: Fixed-Wing Efficiency Meets Handheld Precision

Across industries like AEC & Infrastructure, mining and aggregates, and land surveying, LiDAR has become the gold standard for precision mapping . From topographic mapping and stockpile volume calcula...

Sep 26, 2025

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Adam Hoing

Byrne JAG Grants: How Law Enforcement Can Fund American-Made Drones

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the largest source of federal criminal justice funding in the United States. Each year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) allocates hu...

Sep 18, 2025

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Cayen Wielenga

Why Drone Programs Fail — And How UVT Helps You Build One That Lasts

In today’s fast-paced world of technology, drones are no longer just a cool gadget—they’re mission-critical tools transforming industries like public safety, utilities, construction, and security. But...

Aug 6, 2025

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