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Bridger Photonics Takes Methane Detection Offshore with Drone-Based LiDAR

Bridger Photonics expands methane detection to the offshore By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A company that has pioneered the use of LiDAR-based sensors mounted on fixed-wing aircraft to detect methane emissions emanating from oil and gas facilities on the ground has turned to the use of drones to achieve the same mission for offshore […]

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Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus Drives the Future of Autonomous Systems

Texas A&M RELLIS Campus provides venue for cutting-edge drone research By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the future instead of toiling in the sun, farmers could be sitting in an comfortable office, coordinating fleets of robots, comprising UAVs and terrestrial vehicles, to autonomously perform tasks such as seeding fields and managing crops, thanks to […]

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Alpine Eagle Unveils World’s First Drone-Based Counter-UAS Swarm System

Germany’s Sentinel Platform Redefines Aerial Defense with Radar-Carrying Drones and Interceptor Missiles by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As rapid advances in UAS technology are increasing opportunities for the military use or drones, countries around the world are looking to employ the same technological tools to develop counter-drone systems. Alpine Eagle, a company based in […]

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Beyond Compliance: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping SMS for Scalable and Safe Drone Operations

Industry leaders at XPONENTIAL 2025 emphasize that Safety Management Systems are essential—and scalable—for all drone operations, from startups to major carriers. By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, a panel of aviation safety experts from the FAA, Amazon Prime Air, Causey Aviation Unmanned and UPS Flight Forward gathered to discuss a crucial topic […]

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SPH Engineering Launches Free Drone Show Software Lite License

New License Tier Makes Drone Light Shows More Accessible to Creators, Educators, and Hobbyist SPH Engineering, the developer of Drone Show Software, has announced a new free software tier designed to bring drone-based entertainment to a broader audience. The Drone Show Software (DSS) Lite License allows users to create and run synchronized light shows with […]

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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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Training Tomorrow’s Drone Pilots: Unmanned Safety Institute on the Drone Radio Show!

Michael Hill, Program Manager at the Unmanned Safety Institute, speaks with Drone Radio Show host Randy Goers about how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Training Tomorrow’s Drone Pilots: Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute   Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs […]

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Breaking Barriers: Military UAS Project Paves Way for Commercial Drone Integration in National Airspace

The drone industry stands at a pivotal moment as Project ULTRA demonstrates unprecedented integration between military unmanned systems and civilian airspace, potentially unlocking new possibilities for commercial beyond visual line of sight operations and establishing critical precedents for airspace management that could transform how all drones operate in the National Airspace System.  In a panel […]

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How One Service Provider Navigates NYC’s Airspace Rules for Drone Building Maintenance

In a previous post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability.  Now, he provides the deep dive on navigating the complex regulations that impact commercial drone building maintenance in New York City. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. Navigating […]

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Designing for Scale: How U.S. Drone Manufacturers Are Building a Competitive Edge

At XPONENTIAL 2025, industry leaders reveal how design-driven manufacturing and supply chain innovation are powering a new era for American-made drones The annual XPONENTIAL conference, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International (AUVSI), brought more than 7,500 global leaders and end users from over 60 countries to Houston, Texas, from May 19–22, […]

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