The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
US Military’s Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The US Army is undergoing one of its most significant transformations since the Cold War, with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) playing a central role in this…
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is shaping up to be the most anticipated drone of the year. While we don’t know the full specs yet, DJI dropped a teaser this week that has the drone community buzzing. While the company…
– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the launch of Red Dragon, a fully autonomous capable, software-defined unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed for one-way attack missions in high-threat, GPS-denied, and communications-degraded environments. Developed as part of AV’s expanding portfolio of tactical autonomy,…
– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of advanced wireless networking communications, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – the DualStream PTT Controller – at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Designed for the connected…
– Quantum Systems – a supplier of AI-powered aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry – has raised €160 million in new funding, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E…
– Palladyne AI Corp., a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, have…
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, Calif., has awarded URSA Major Technologies Inc., Berthoud, Colorado, a $28,565,857 firm-fixed price contract for responsive space, hypersonic, and on-orbit propulsion. This new contract will follow-on work completed…
Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand…
SiFly to build drones designed like to perform like mini-helicopters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Many businesses have been slow to embrace unmanned aviation because what they really want is a vehicle with the flight endurance of a helicopter…
Once dominated by flashy camera drones flown by influencers and hobbyists, the skies are now increasingly filled with aircraft designed for a far different mission: war. That’s even more evident as Skydio this week announced that it had fulfilled the…