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China Expands Export Controls on US Defense Companies

28 American Entities Added to Restricted List, Including Major Aerospace and Defense Firms On January 2, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list. This move aims to protect China’s national security and interests, targeting several major American aerospace and defense companies. This escalation comes amidst […]

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Arcsky Introduces the X55 V2: New American-Made Aircraft with Enhancements for Industrial Drone Applications

New Features Address Customer Feedback and Advance Operational Efficiency Arcsky has announced the launch of the X55 V2, an upgraded version of its X55 industrial drone. The company developed the new model based on two years of operational feedback and technological advances, aiming to meet the complex needs of industrial applications. “The X55 V2 represents […]

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Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety

Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women […]

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Aerologix and Soar Partner to Build the World’s Largest Digital Atlas

Collaboration combines drone imagery and mapping technology in a unified platform Aerologix, an Australian drone technology company, has partnered with digital mapping platform Soar to create what they describe as the world’s largest library of high-quality drone imagery and maps. This collaboration aims to combine Aerologix’s network of over 36,000 professional drone pilots with Soar’s […]

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Terra Drone Agri Launches Drone-Based Bagworm Control for Malaysian Oil Palm Plantations

3,548.46 Hectares Covered with Precision Spraying Technology Terra Drone Agri, a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has implemented an advanced pest control initiative across 3,548.46 hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. The program, launched under the company’s Terra Agri service, focuses on combating bagworm infestations—a significant threat to plantation health and yield. This […]

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Drone Technology Reveals Insights into Humpback Whale Mother-Child Dynamics

Study Highlights Energy Demands and Declining Reproduction in North Pacific Humpback Whales Using Drones to Monitor Humpback Whale Health Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology have used drones to analyze the health of nursing humpback whale mothers and their calves during their migration across the Pacific Ocean. The […]

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Mystery Drone Sightings in the U.S. Northeast Spark Calls for Enhanced Detection Systems

Experts Urge Action to Close Gaps in Airspace Awareness and Empower Local Law Enforcement By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With a swirl of media attention surrounding mysterious drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey and other states, experts in drone systems and counter-UAS technology are calling for greater use of drone-detection systems by […]

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State of Drones in 2024 and Beyond on this episode of Weekly Wings!

In the final episode of 2024, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into a packed lineup of drone industry insights and future projections. Starting with a wave of mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, we analyze public perceptions and regulatory challenges. The hosts also explore the emerging role of laser communication in drone systems, […]

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Palladyne AI Demonstrates Autonomous Target Tracking with Small Drones

Software Achieves Major Milestone in Third-Party Integration Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) has reached a significant milestone with its Palladyne™️ Pilot AI software platform. In a recent demonstration, the software enabled a small drone from a third-party manufacturer to autonomously identify, prioritize, and track terrestrial targets. This achievement builds on prior tests and […]

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IN-FLIGHT Data Reaches Full Operational Capability of DJI Dock 2 in Northern Canada

Advanced Drone Technology Performs Seamlessly in Extreme Arctic Conditions IN-FLIGHT Data has achieved a significant milestone with the deployment of the DJI Dock 2 in Northern Canada, demonstrating the potential of automated drone systems in extreme environments. Cutting-Edge Technology in Harsh Conditions Operating near the Arctic Circle, IN-FLIGHT Data has brought the DJI Dock 2 […]

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