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How Autonomous Surface Vessels Helped the U.S. Navy Seize $81 Million in Cocaine ↗
Saildrone mission highlights growing role of uncrewed systems in maritime security A Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle (USV) helped the U.S.
Department of War Launches Marketplace for Validated Counter-Drone Systems ↗
New C-UAS Marketplace aims to speed evaluation and procurement of validated counter-drone technologies for military, law enforcement, and allied partners The U.S.
Cleveland Clinic Launches First Long-Term U.S. Health System Drone Prescription Delivery Program ↗
Partnership with Zipline begins in suburban Cleveland, with plans to expand to lab samples, meals, and other medical supplies Cleveland Clinic has launched a drone delivery program for prescription medications, becoming…
Va. County Takes Part in Study on Delivering AEDs to Patients ↗
A middle-aged man unexpectedly collapses at his home in James City County, Virginia.
UK Airspace Concept of Operations Aims to Move BVLOS Drones From Trials to Scale ↗
The Civil Aviation Authority’s new vision aims to move BVLOS drone operations from isolated trials to widespread commercial use across UK airspace.
Beyond the Rule: Preparing for the Operational Reality of BVLOS ↗
What will operators actually need to do differently under Part 108?
One Drone, Many Missions: Event 38 and TB2 Advance Modular Payload Systems ↗
Event 38’s E455 becomes the first fixed-wing VTOL platform integrated with TB2 Aerospace’s modular DROPS system Event 38 Unmanned Systems and TB2 Aerospace have announced a partnership to integrate TB2’s Drone…
GeoComm and SkyfireAI Aim to Improve Location Intelligence for Drone as First Responder Programs ↗
Partnership aims to give Drone as First Responder programs more complete location intelligence before aircraft launch GeoComm and SkyfireAI have announced a new integration designed to improve how Drone as First…
Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones ↗
With the FIFA World Cup tournament and most of the big celebrations of America’s 250th birthday now in the rear-view mirror, law enforcement agencies, local government officials and infrastructure owners have gotten a…
Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Partner for Medical Air Logistics Study ↗
The three companies will study last-mile emergency medical logistics using SkyDrive’s eVTOL aircraft to bypass severe urban congestion in India.
FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms ↗
Chris Rocheleau’s exit comes as the FAA continues work on long-term safety and drone integration initiatives.
EagleNXT Reintroduces MicaSense RedEdge-MX Multispectral Sensor ↗
The Texas-built sensor returns with updated hardware, DLS 2 light-sensor support and field-proven use in wheat fertilizer and fungicide research.
Military or Farm Tool? FCC’s Proposed Drone Categories Blur the Line ↗
FCC proposal aimed at foreign “military-grade” drones could also affect agricultural spray platforms, highlighting emerging policy questions.
Swiss Company Adding Drones to NOAA’s Forecasting Toolbox ↗
NOAA has long used balloons to collect data on atmospheric conditions and help predict the weather.
UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment ↗
Defence plan reflects growing allied focus on trusted supply chains and domestic drone manufacturing The UK government will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current…
U.S. Drone Manufacturing’s New Advantage Isn’t Just Factories. It’s Agility. ↗
As demand accelerates, drone companies are scaling by building flexible engineering teams instead of trying to do everything in-house.
DoorDash Is Building More Than a Drone Delivery Service ↗
With its own aircraft, FAA air carrier certificate, and delivery platform, DoorDash is taking a vertically integrated approach that echoes Amazon’s strategy.
Drones vs. Bears? JUIDA Spotlights Six Solutions Across Japan ↗
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.
Flytrex and Nash Partner to Route Drone and Courier Deliveries Across Dallas-Fort Worth ↗
The autonomous-first, multi-modal integration is live at every Flytrex site in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.
Designing a Heavy Lift Drone from the Ground Up: PyroDelta Energy on this Episode of the Drone Radio Show! ↗
In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Michael Abdelmaseh talks to host Randy Goers about the engineering behind PyroDelta’s patented Capillary Casting process, why the company believes waste heat is one of the most…
Don’t Miss Mike Moulton on the Public Safety Drone Review, August 4 ↗
Join us Tuesday, August 4 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS.
How the World Is Addressing Human Factors in Drone Operations ↗
Part 2 of DRONELIFE’s Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations As commercial drone operations become more complex, regulators around the world are working to address new…
Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews ↗
JOUAV demonstrates real-time mapping technology that helps emergency managers assess hazards and plan safer rescue operations When landslides strike, emergency crews face an immediate challenge.
FlyGuys and TerraFort Cut Disaster Damage Assessments from Months to Days ↗
Integrated platform cuts damage assessment time from months to 10 days following Super Typhoon Sinlaku FlyGuys and disaster intelligence company TerraFort have announced the results of a partnership that combines…
After 700 Drone Seizures, What Did the FIFA World Cup Really Prove? ↗
The tournament suggests that layered counter-drone security can work.
New FCC Language Reveals Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy ↗
Latest FCC notice suggests Conditional Approval is becoming a long-term compliance framework rather than a temporary exemption program The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added two more uncrewed aircraft…
Terra Drone to Launch Japan-Made Drone Battery Business ↗
The Tokyo-listed company will mass-produce cylindrical-cell battery packs in Japan to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers and serve NDAA-compliant defense customers.
XTEND and JFB Announce $1.5 Billion Merger to Form XTEND AI Robotics ↗
The all-stock deal, expected to close mid-2026, will create a Nasdaq-listed defense robotics company trading under the ticker XTND.
Perceptual Robotics Gets £4 Million to Scale Turbine Inspection Drones ↗
Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital.
Solapur Police Deploy ideaForge Q6 V2 Drones at Pandharpur Wari Pilgrimage ↗
Eight megaphone-equipped ideaForge Q6 V2 drones support crowd monitoring and public address along the 250-kilometer route to Pandharpur, the second consecutive year the company has backed the pilgrimage.