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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XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, from May 19–22, 2025. This annual gathering brings together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 20 industries and 60 countries to advance innovation in uncrewed systems and robotics. Michael Robbins: National Security […]
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New battery platform supports national security with lightweight, long-endurance energy systems for defense UAVs Lyten Prioritizes U.S. Defense Needs with Lightweight Battery Innovation Lyten, a California-based battery manufacturer and supermaterial developer, has announced a new initiative to support U.S. national security through the production of next-generation lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries for drones. The company is allocating […]
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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: The Drone Industry Enters a New Phase The Weekly Wings Podcast, May 7, 2025 In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff return from a brief hiatus to tackle a jam-packed lineup of updates shaping the drone industry and adjacent sectors. First up: U.S. drone tariffs 2025. […]
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Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led by Balderton Capital, […]
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China’s recent decision to restrict exports of key rare earth elements is set to create new challenges for the U.S. drone industry, adding to the complications already caused by tariffs. These export controls target materials essential for manufacturing the high-performance magnets and batteries that power commercial drones, raising concerns about supply chain stability and production […]
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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently announced the addition of 11 U.S. drone-related companies to its “Unreliable Entity List” (UEL). The move, disclosed on April 4, 2025, has escalated trade tensions between the two nations and could have significant implications for the affected firms and the broader drone industry. The Companies Added to the List […]
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Collaboration Expands Domestic Production of UAV Recovery Solutions Fruity Chutes Inc., a global provider of drone parachute recovery systems, has announced a partnership with High Energy Sports, Inc., a company specializing in precision engineering and manufacturing. This collaboration enhances the availability of scalable, U.S.-made parachute solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturers, ensuring reliable recovery […]
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Strategic Investment and Collaboration Unites Indian and Silicon Valley Drone Innovators to Deliver Advanced Military and Commercial UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Mumbai-based drone developer ideaForge recently announced a strategic investment and partnership agreement with Silicon Valley-based Vantage Robotics, a developer of small form factor (nano/micro) UAVs focused on military clients. ideaForge […]
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Company Doubles Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Urgent Demand Quantum Systems is increasing its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025, responding to the growing need for advanced drone technology in the ongoing war. The expansion aligns with Ukraine’s broader push to develop its domestic drone industry and strengthen its defense capabilities. The company, which has production […]
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