French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use […]
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Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy Drone/Robotics […]
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UAVOS has successfully completed a series of group flight tests showcasing its swarm-control autopilot module integrated into fixed-wing Borey Unmanned Aerial Systems. The demonstration highlighted the company’s advanced multiUAS coordination capabilities, achieving position accuracy within 10 meters across multiple coordinated formations. Video documentation of the flight tests is available, showing the aircraft operating in […]
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New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership […]
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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, threatening […]
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Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners. Founded in 2018 by robotics […]
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After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November […]
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Percepto system authorized as Alternative Test Method under OOOOa and OOOOb The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Percepto’s autonomous OGI drone system as an Alternative Test Method under Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb. The approval allows fully remote optical gas imaging inspections for federal compliance at new and existing sources. Percepto’s technology can detect emissions […]
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Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The collaboration aims to enable continuous, remote inspection of power infrastructure across the United States. America’s utilities face mounting challenges from wildfire risk, vegetation […]
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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Following Japanese company Blue Innovation’s creation of the BEP Port Disaster Prevention System, aiming to help Japanese port towns and coastal areas improve their response to natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, and heavy rain, it was announced that drones had successfully […]
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