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Building American Drones Means Building the Parts, PDW CEO Says ↗
James Slider says U.S. drone leadership will depend on domestic production of motors, batteries, electronics and other critical components By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Building a system capable of supplying…
From Power Lines to Mine Shafts: Lidar Expands the Reach of Drone Mapping ↗
Ouster partnerships with GeoCue and Flyability show how next-generation lidar is supporting applications above infrastructure and deep inside confined spaces Two recent partnerships from lidar developer Ouster highlight…
SimActive Adds Interactive Mode to Correlator3D for Faster Photogrammetry Workflows ↗
The new interactive mode runs multiple scripts in a single session, cutting delays between operations for repetitive photogrammetry pipelines.
Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered “Smart Wall” ↗
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Facing threats from the federal government to build a border wall or other physical barrier through some of the most environmentally sensitive areas of South Texas, state…
When Drones Generate 6,000 Images, Who Looks at Them? AI’s Real Role in Commercial Drone Operations ↗
Commercial UAV Expo panelists point to data analysis, scale and human oversight as the near-term value of artificial intelligence.
Bechtel and Cyberhawk Expand Eight-Year Collaboration on AI-Driven Drone Construction Monitoring ↗
The two companies formalize their partnership to scale iHawk drone analytics, autonomous data capture and AI-assisted site analysis on live EPC projects.
Powerus Signs $22.3M Counter-UAS Deal With Private Middle East Oil Firm ↗
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Powerus counter-UAS deal signals a new private sector paradigm.
Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS ↗
Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant…
TSA Seeks Drone Industry Input on Security Requirements for Part 108 BVLOS Operations ↗
Technical roundtables will examine how existing BVLOS security practices could help operators comply with new requirements For years, the drone industry’s central question about beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)…
FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments ↗
Pilot Institute analysis finds 98.6% of readable filings opposed the proposed restrictions as writte Review of 3,824 readable filings finds 3,770 opposed the FCC proposal as written, as commenters raise concerns about…
Open Platform Strategy Offers Flexibility as the U.S. Drone Market Shifts: DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview ↗
Blue UAS manufacturer Inspired Flight sees an open payload ecosystem as a way to extend aircraft value and give operators more choices As the U.S.
Wing Names New Engineering Leadership ↗
The two appointments deepen Wing’s engineering bench as the residential drone delivery operator prepares to reach 40 million Americans and expand internationally in 2027.
Beyond Part 108: FAA and EASA See Collaboration as Key to Scaling BVLOS ↗
Despite different regulatory frameworks, aviation officials at Commercial UAV Expo pointed to common challenges in risk, data and managing increasingly busy low-altitude airspace.
GeoCue Integrates Ouster’s BABA-Compliant Rev8 OS1 Max Lidar Into TrueView Drone Payloads ↗
Native color digital lidar joins TrueView 1 payloads and LP360 software for utility corridor and large-scale infrastructure mapping across the U.S.
EagleNXT Launches Altum-PT Pro Sensor at Commercial UAV Expo ↗
The new flagship of the MicaSense portfolio captures synchronized multispectral, panchromatic and radiometric thermal data in a single payload for research and defense customers.
Scaling Drone Operations Will Require More Than Part 108 ↗
FAA officials at Commercial UAV Expo discussed how regulation, information sharing, airspace modernization and security must work together as advanced aviation scales As the FAA works toward a regulatory framework for…
Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky ↗
At Commercial UAV Expo, Juan Plaza outlined how drones supported rescue, damage assessment and recovery after the June earthquakes, while warning that disaster response requires a plan for coordinating the aircraft…
California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions ↗
AB 2113 would restrict unauthorized drone flights near large outdoor entertainment venues, but aviation attorneys say questions remain over state authority.
Heven AeroTech Stands Up Hydrogen Drone Factory in 90 Days ↗
New 56,000-square-foot Virginia facility launches a planned nationwide UAS manufacturing networ Heven AeroTech has opened a 56,000-square-foot production facility in Winchester, Virginia.
Amprius Targets Longer Drone Flights With New 500 Wh/kg Battery Cell ↗
Second-generation SiCore technology pairs higher energy density with a path to volume productio Amprius Technologies has introduced a silicon-anode battery cell designed for long-endurance uncrewed aircraft.
One Airspace View: Dronetag Remote ID Data Joins Airwise Nexus ↗
The integration combines Remote ID detections with telemetry, radar, weather, and other operational dat Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have announced an integration that brings Remote ID data into the Airwise Nexus…
Avidrone Pushes Heavy-Lift Drone Performance Toward the 4:1 Barrier ↗
DARPA Lift Challenge winner achieves a 3.84:1 payload-to-weight ratio with a purpose-built 29-pound aircraft By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A Canadian drone company has won a contest sponsored by a U.S.
Brockton Students Beat the Odds to Win National Drone Competition ↗
After years of competing with limited resources, the Massachusetts high school team takes first place on the national stage By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The results of a recent drone competition featuring…
The Hard Part May Come After Learning to Fly: Helping Drone Pilots Build a Business ↗
Amy Wiegand’s new AeroRev Co-Pilot aims to address a familiar challenge in the commercial drone industry: turning aviation skills into sustainable revenue.
FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions ↗
DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance sought more time as the FCC considers restrictions covering foreign-produced UAS with thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations and other capabilities.
A2Z Drone Delivery Launches Longtail Dual for BVLOS Urban Missions ↗
The new dual-battery aircraft holds full control on a single battery if one fails, keeps a one-to-one flight-to-charge ratio on A2Z AirDocks, and stays under the 55-pound (25 kg) commercial ceiling.
Terra Drone Signs DEFTECH for Malaysia Defense Hub and Begins C-UAS System for Critical Infrastructure ↗
Two same-day announcements from Tokyo position Terra Drone across the ASEAN defense market and peacetime infrastructure protection, extending the company’s defense push from March 2026.
Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2026? Keynotes, DRONELIFE, and Friends and Partners to Visit in Las Vegas ↗
Commercial UAV Expo returns September 1–3 as major regulatory changes reshape the U.S.
Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’ ↗
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up.
Robin Radar Opens Northern Virginia Facility as U.S. C-UAS Demand Climbs ↗
The Dutch drone-radar maker adds 20 roles at its new Northern Virginia site, reports 75% growth in U.S.