AI tools set to trigger rapid industry adoption of drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although over the past couple of decades some heavy industries have been quick to adopt the use of drones and robotics to perform tasks that are difficult to dangerous for humans to perform, the introduction of the next generation […]
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New survey shows North American utilities turning to drones as extreme weather and decaying infrastructure raise risks A new report from SwissDrones highlights how executives across North America’s energy sector are preparing for a future in which uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a central role in maintaining critical infrastructure. The Energy Infrastructure Index, based on […]
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British power provider National Grid has launched the world’s first centralized, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. This marks a major milestone in its digital journey and the UK’s energy transition. The deployment of sees.ai‘s technology, following a four-year innovation programme, marks the transition from R&D to business-as-usual operations. The system allows drones to […]
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Swiss mapping drone developer Flyability recently announced their new Elios 3 Tether Power Unit, a new ground power system that delivers continuous power for uninterrupted inspections. The Tether Power Unit connects to a wall outlet, generator, or compatible portable power station, converting 100–240 V AC into high-voltage DC. Power is transmitted through a 50 m […]
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Across the United States, veterans are taking their mission-driven skills from military service into the fast-growing drone industry. With experience in discipline, technology, and leadership under pressure, they are building businesses and advancing commercial UAV applications from inspections to emergency response. In this guest post, Rahman “Ray” Richardson shares how veterans are reshaping the skies […]
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As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC. Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business […]
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United, Delta, and Republic Airways see AAM as a solution to infrastructure, access, and efficiency challenges At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held in Washington, D.C., on July 29–30, 2025, aviation and policy leaders gathered to discuss the future of flight. One panel focused on why some of the biggest names in manned aviation—United […]
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Expanded partnership highlights growing value of drones in large-scale industrial projects Shell has renewed its multi-million dollar, five-year global agreement with Cyberhawk, a leader in drone-based inspection services and visual data management. The renewed contract reinforces Shell’s commitment to Cyberhawk’s iHawk™ platform, which supports digital transformation across assets and capital projects worldwide. The drone industry […]
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Remote drone inspections from miles away: MFE to demo Skydio X10 and Dock across the U.S. under new FAA authorization by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Edmonton-based MFE Inspection Solutions, a leading provider of advanced inspection tools, has been granted a broad BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver by the FAA to operate […]
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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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