10 Challenges Spray Drone Pilots Face

Agricultural drones are rapidly evolving, and spray drones are at the forefront of this transformation. Offering farmers faster, more precise spraying methods, these machines are becoming a cornerstone of modern farming. However, operating spray drones isn’t for the faint-hearted. As the video “10 Challenges Spray Drone Pilots Face” highlights, this career demands a unique combination […]

China’s CH-3D Challenges Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

China is advancing efforts to challenge one of the world’s most widely exported combat drones, the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2, with a new domestically developed system undergoing flight testing. At the AVIC test range, engineers are putting the CH-3D combat drone through a series of evaluations. The aircraft, developed by China’s state-owned aviation giant AVIC, is […]

Heven Drones Rebrands as Heven AeroTech Following Zepher Flight Labs Acquisition

– Heven Drones, a global leader in autonomous aerial systems, announced today that it has officially rebranded as Heven AeroTech, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution and global expansion. The name change comes on the heels of Heven’s acquisition of U.S.-based Zepher Flight Labs, and the upcoming opening of its new U.S. headquarters […]

Volatus Aerospace and VoltaXplore Team for Canadian-Made Battery Supply to Power Next-Gen Drones

– Volatus Aerospace Inc., a Canadian provider of aerial intelligence and unmanned aircraft systems, and VoltaXplore Inc., a high-performance lithium-ion battery manufacturer and subsidiary of NanoXplore Inc., announced the signing of a letter of intent (the LOI) for the future supply of Canadian-made lithium-ion battery cells to power Volatus’ next-generation drones. This strategic agreement strengthens […]

SkeyDrone and DronePort Sint-Truiden Launch National Counter Drone Testing and Expertise Centre

– SkeyDrone and DronePort Sint-Truiden have announced a strategic partnership to establish Belgium’s first permanent Drone Detection & Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Testing and Expertise Centre. This national hub will enable manufacturers of detection and C-UAS systems to test, validate and demonstrate their solutions, and integrate them into a comprehensive, multi-layered C-UAS system designed for both defence […]

GeoCue Expands LP360 with Advanced Visualization Tools

New 3D Model Mesh and Gaussian Splatting Add-Ons Unveiled at INTERGEO 2025 GeoCue has introduced two new visualization features for its LP360 software platform at INTERGEO 2025. The company announced the release of the 3D Model Mesh Add-On and the Gaussian Splatting Add-On, designed to improve realism and deliverable quality for users working with the […]

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BVLOS NPRM Comment Period Closes as FAA Faces Shutdown Challenges

Industry Voices Concern Over Potential Impact on Small Operators and First Responders The 60-day public comment period for the FAA’s long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) closed on October 6, 2025. After years of anticipation, industry stakeholders welcomed the opportunity to provide input, but many expressed concern that the […]

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Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy

Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark, with additional investment from seed round partner Pillar VC. The […]

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From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Phase One Unveils Advanced Drone Camera Systems

Phase One demonstrated comprehensive aerial imaging technologies at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, showcasing new drone camera integration solutions designed for professional geospatial applications. The company announced hardware and software developments targeting surveying, inspection, and mapping operations across multiple UAV platforms. iXM-RS250 Aerial Camera Technical Specifications The iXM-RS250 aerial camera represents Phase One’s latest flagship imaging system for professional drone […]

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From the Floor of InterGeo 2025: Axpo’s LINIA Software Suite Offers Complete Drone Powerline Inspection Solutions

As grid operators worldwide harness drone technology for the crucial, time-and-labor-intensive process of powerline inspection, Swiss power company Axpo has acquired comprehensive in-house systems and now offers these solutions across Europe and worldwide. Axpo showcased their suite of software services at Intergeo 2025, demonstrating tools designed to streamline powerline inspection using various drone platforms. Their […]

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