Auto Added by WPeMatico
Commercial drones have evolved far beyond their origins as simple flying cameras. Today, real performance is defined not by flight time or range, but by the intelligence, precision, and efficiency of the payloads they carry. In this guest post, Vladimir Spinko explains how payload capabilities define ROI. DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for […]
The post Beyond Flight: How Drone Payload Capabilities Define Real-World Value and Efficiency appeared first on DRONELIFE.
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 […]
The post Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Exclusive sourcing agreement strengthens European supply chain and propulsion performance for autonomous search-and-rescue drones DefendEye has announced a new exclusive sourcing agreement with Poland-based EU Motors to provide brushless DC (BLDC) propulsion systems for its next generation of autonomous drones. The partnership marks a significant step in DefendEye’s transition to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-aligned […]
The post DefendEye Selects Poland’s EU Motors for NDAA-Aligned Drone Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.
A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), through its DriveOhio UAS Center, has selected SkyfireAI to serve as program manager, with CAL Analytics acting […]
The post Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI appeared first on DRONELIFE.
The Commercial Drone Alliance, an independent non-profit organization that brings together industry leaders to advance commercial drone operations, recently hosted a BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, DC. The closed-door session on September 8 offered an opportunity for drone manufacturers, utilities, public safety representatives, and other stakeholders to exchange views on the FAA’s Notice of Proposed […]
The post Commercial Drone Alliance BVLOS Summit Highlights Key Issues for Part 108 Rulemaking appeared first on DRONELIFE.
New kit combines hardware and software to accelerate AI integration for defense, security, and industrial applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched the Boson®+ IQ Development Kit, a new solution designed to speed up the integration of thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge. The announcement was made ahead of DSEI UK 2025, one […]
The post Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Boson+ IQ Thermal Imaging Development Kit at DSEI UK 2025 appeared first on DRONELIFE.
At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, public safety leaders talked about how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are changing the way agencies respond to emergencies. One issue that is paramount in urban […]
The post Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs appeared first on DRONELIFE.
DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt’s done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here’s his summary of what’s most important for drone […]
The post Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight systems, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). The deal includes […]
The post Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Strategic alliance brings open-source autonomy and AI swarming tech to Taiwan’s UxV programs A New Era for Taiwan’s Autonomous Defense Systems Auterion, a U.S.-based defense technology company known for its open-source autonomy software, has announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). The collaboration aims to power the next […]
The post Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Partner to Advance Defense Drone Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE.