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Revolutionizing Drone Flight: U.S. Army’s New Patent Could Keep UAVs in the Air Indefinitely

A New In-Flight Recharging System Aims to Overcome Electric Drones’ Biggest Limitation—Battery Life by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The internet, GPS, and microwave ovens were all the result of military research, and now, that ingenuity might be used to make drones that never have to land. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command […]

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Auterion’s Skynode S Counters Russian Jamming: Empowering Drones on the Battlefield and Beyond

New Technology Enhances UAV Performance in Ukraine and Provides a U.S.-Made Alternative for Commercial Drone Manufacturer By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With the recent introduction of its Skynode S technology, Arlington, Virginia drone software developer Auterion is offering a product that has been proven to make kamikaze drones more deadly to Russian forces on […]

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Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX’s historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments […]

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Innovative UAV Patent Aims to Protect Wildlife from Becoming Roadkill

Kumoh Institute of Technology’s drone-based system coordinates with ground vehicles to prevent animal crossings and reduce roadkill, potentially saving millions of animals worldwide. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The South Korean research and development university Kumoh Institute of Technology recently applied for a new patent for an innovative use of UAVs- keeping wildlife […]

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Matternet Receives Swiss Certification for Advanced Drone Operations

Company granted first Light UAS Operator Certificate for higher-risk BVLOS flights Matternet has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to expand drone delivery operations across Europe. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has granted Matternet the first-ever Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) for higher-risk operations, allowing the company to perform beyond visual […]

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Skyfire and Echelon Join Forces to Launch SkyfireAI: Advancing AI-Powered Drone Technology

New Partnership to Drive Innovations in Public Safety and Defense Skyfire Consulting, a trusted expert in public safety and Department of Defense (DoD) drone program implementation, has announced its acquisition by Echelon AI, a company specializing in autonomous and swarming Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Together, they have formed SkyfireAI, a company […]

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Hoverfly’s Spectre Drone Receives Green UAS Certification

First Tethered Drone Verified as NDAA Compliant The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies‘ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This makes the Spectre platform the first tethered drone to meet the highest cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain standards. The certification places it […]

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Elsight Launches DroneCommX™, Extending Capabilities of DJI Matrice 30 and 350 Drones

New aftermarket kit improves crisis management, data security, and non-line-of-sight flight capabilities Elsight has announced the launch of DroneCommX™, an aftermarket upgrade kit designed to extend the capabilities of DJI’s Matrice 30 and 350 drones. This new kit addresses critical challenges for first responders, law enforcement, and emergency management teams using these drones, which are […]

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Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate

Congress Members and DJI Respond to Growing National Security Concerns In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 12 members of Congress expressed concerns about the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. agriculture. The letter highlights the potential risks posed by drones produced by […]

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Alarm.com Secures Patent for Drone-Based Pre-Surveillance: Enhancing Property Security with UAV Technology

New system uses drones to identify unauthorized activity while minimizing invasiveness, providing a dynamic and responsive security solution for homes and businesses. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Alarm.com Inc recently secured a new US patent (numbered US2023005256) to facilitate drone-based pre-surveillance of buildings. Pre-surveillance is a process designed to identify key facts about […]

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