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Draganfly Delivers Modular Flex FPV Drone Systems to Major U.S. Defense Contractor

North American-built system supports flexible military operations with high speed, payload versatility, and mission adaptability Draganfly’s Flex FPV System Begins Deployment with Major U.S. Prime Contractor Draganfly Inc. has announced the first delivery of its Flex FPV (First Person View) drone systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor. The delivery supports land systems operations […]

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Michigan Launches First-Ever Uncrewed Triple Challenge

Groundbreaking competition tests autonomous drones across air, land, and water Michigan Debuts Landmark Autonomous Drone Event Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially launched the Uncrewed Triple Challenge (UTC) May 20, a state-sponsored competition pushing the boundaries of autonomous drone capabilities. The event, which tests drones on land, in the air, and over water, is a first-of-its-kind competition […]

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Everdrone Expands Medical Drone Network in Sweden’s Västra Götaland Region

Renewed Partnership to Bring Faster Emergency Aid to 25% of Region’s Population by End of 2026 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Gothenburg, Sweden-based drone systems developer Everdrone AB recently announced the renewal and significant expansion of its collaboration with Region Västra Götaland (VGR), one of Sweden’s largest regional health authorities. This newly enhanced […]

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Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year

Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025 […]

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Quantum Systems Raises €160M to Accelerate Global Growth in AI-Powered Drone Intelligence

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 global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led by Balderton Capital, […]

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SiFly Launches NDAA-Compliant Long-Endurance Drones to Expand Industrial and Public Safety Capabilities

Silicon Valley startup exits stealth with Q12 and Q250 platforms, offering 10x range and helicopter-class performance SiFly Unveils High-Endurance Drones for Industrial and Emergency Applications SiFly, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has officially exited stealth mode, revealing two new drone platforms designed to address the key challenges facing the $35 billion industrial drone market. The company’s […]

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China’s Shift to Small Drones Reshapes Modern Warfare

Embracing Small, Smart, and Scalable Drones China is rapidly redefining modern warfare by shifting its focus to small, low-cost, AI-powered drones. Recent state media reports highlight the deployment of micro drones across the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a new model weighing less than a kilogram. This drone features a coaxial dual-rotor system for superior […]

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Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation on the Drone Radio Show!

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Stéphane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE shares insights into the organization’s mission, the rise of autonomous racing challenges, and the broader impact these competitions can have across technology, education, and industry. Drone Radio Show · Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation: Stephane Timpano, […]

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Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies

First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by government […]

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DEXA Earns FAA Part 135 Certification and S-1 Drone Approval

Milestones clear the way for national expansion of autonomous drone delivery in the U.S. Dayton-based drone logistics company DEXA (Drone Express) has reached two major milestones in its mission to bring autonomous drone delivery to consumers across the United States. The company announced that it has received FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certification and that […]

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