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Heven Acquires Zepher Flight Labs, Expanding Hydrogen Drone Capabilities

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Acquisition strengthens Heven’s modular UAS portfolio and supports development of next-generation unmanned system Heven Adds Zepher Flight Labs to Advance UAS Innovation Hydrogen-powered drone developer Heven has announced the acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL), a move that enhances the company’s ability to deliver flexible, mission-ready drone systems. Heven, based in Miami, is a recognized […]

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Industry Concerns Continue as U.S.–China Trade War Threatens Domestic Drone Supply Chains

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Trade war expected to have big impacts on domestic drone industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Experts warn that while the international trade war launched by the Trump administration might benefit the U.S. drone manufacturing industry in the long term, it is expected to bring pain to the industry in the near term, in […]

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Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies

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All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero […]

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Near Earth Autonomy to Deliver Miniaturized Autonomous Flight Systems for U.S. Marine Corps Resupply Drones

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$790K contract supports TRUAS mission to resupply frontline units in contested and confined environments Near Earth Autonomy has been awarded a $790,000 contract by SURVICE Engineering to provide miniaturized autonomous flight systems for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) program. This contract is part of a larger $4.6 million effort to […]

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SORA-Mate Launches in UK: New Tool Simplifies Drone Compliance for SORA 2.5

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Avtrain and ANRA Technologies Partner to Support UK Operators with Automated Risk Assessment Platform Avtrain and ANRA Technologies UK Ltd have announced the launch of SORA-Mate, an automated risk assessment platform designed to help UK drone operators comply with the new SORA 2.5 regulations. This announcement comes as the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) implements […]

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Certo Aerospace Raises £3M to Accelerate UK Flight Trials of Large Uncrewed Helicopters

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CAPSTONE VTOL UAS aims to replace manned helicopters for defense and humanitarian mission Certo Secures Funding for Advanced Drone Development Certo Aerospace Ltd, a British aerospace company based in Somerset, has announced the successful raise of over £3 million in new capital through an equity placement. The company will use the funds to accelerate the […]

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Drones as City Infrastructure: AXON, Skydio, and the Next Leap for Drone in a Box Technology

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Nearly 2,000 public safety professionals gathered in Phoenix for AXON Week 2025, where the conversation focused on the future of drones—not just as emergency tools, but as essential city infrastructure. AXON, a global leader in public safety technology, highlighted its Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and the expanded capabilities brought by its 2024 acquisition […]

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Florida Bill Proposes Homeowners Could Use Force Against Drones Over Private Property

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Despite FAA Warnings, New Legislation Aims to Extend Drone Privacy Laws and Allow “Reasonable Force” to Remove Unauthorized UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Florida drone pilots may have to be more careful about flying over and around populated areas as a proposed bill moves through the Florida Senate that would allow homeowners […]

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Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

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South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […]

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Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety

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Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, serves as a […]

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