Author: Meredith Needham

🌲 Honoring Our Heroes on National Wildland Firefighter Day 🌲 Today, we recognize the immense dedication and sacrifice of wildland firefighters and their support teams. As we reflect during this solemn Week of Remembrance, firefighter safety remains the ultimate priority. Historically, poor fire-weather forecasts have led to...

When we welcomed the new year and closed the chapter on 2025, one thing stood out. Time moved fast—but this year, we moved faster. In 2025, our specialized fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) completed missions once considered out of reach. From flying directly into the...

Innovation, insight and impact: groundbreaking research through the 2024 hurricane season, National Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (December 2, 2024) November 30th marks the official end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Throughout this active season, NOAA scientists set new records in tropical cyclone research that will...

S2 UAS Measures Soil Integrity for Remote Runways Black Swift Technologies has been honored with the prestigious Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award from the Department of the Air Force. This accolade celebrates their pioneering efforts in enhancing runway safety through cutting-edge drone technology. The award recognizes...