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Tiny Tech, Big Impact: How Nano Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture, Disaster Response, and Industry

Nano drones-extremely small, agile unmanned aerial vehicles-are creating new opportunities in a variety of industries. While much attention has focused on their use in security and surveillance, these miniature drones are also transforming agriculture, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and industrial operations. Their unique capabilities are helping organizations operate more efficiently, safely, and intelligently.   Agriculture: […]

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From Brand Messages to Disaster Alerts: Promo Drone Expands Sky-Based Communication

In a DRONELIFE exclusive interview, CEO Jamar Williams shares how Promo Drone is creating a new category of aerial messaging—from fan engagement to emergency response Promo Drone, a San Diego-based drone technology company founded in 2016, began with a simple insight: people always notice drones. Jamar Williams, the company’s founder and CEO, saw this attention […]

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The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now

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 evolution. Recent statements from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, coupled with substantial investments in drone technology […]

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From Drone to Helicopter: SiFly Redefines UAV Design for Endurance and Value

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 at the price of a drone, Logan Jones, chief business officer of drone start-up company […]

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New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries

As drones become more integrated into commercial, industrial, and public safety operations, states are moving quickly to regulate their use. Two recent examples of state drone laws- Ohio’s H.B. 77 and Florida’s S.B. 700 -demonstrate the trend toward stricter state-level oversight. Here’s what these laws mean for drone operators and the broader industry. Ohio House […]

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Asheboro High School’s Drone Soccer Program Builds the Next Generation of Aerospace Talent

From Classrooms to Championships: Asheboro High School’s Drone Soccer Team Prepares Future UAS Engineers By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi This month I had the privilege of visiting Asheboro High School in North Carolina to meet with their US Drone Soccer team, led by educator Wendy Graham and coordinated through the Career and Technical Education […]

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Industry Concerns Continue as U.S.–China Trade War Threatens Domestic Drone Supply Chains

Trade war expected to have big impacts on domestic drone industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Experts warn that while the international trade war launched by the Trump administration might benefit the U.S. drone manufacturing industry in the long term, it is expected to bring pain to the industry in the near term, in […]

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Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies

All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero […]

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Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology

Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition […]

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Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety

Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, serves as a […]

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