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UAE Maps Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones

New Initiative Aims to Transform Urban Transportation The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an initiative to develop air corridors and regulatory frameworks for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This effort, led by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) entities—Technology Innovation Institute (TII) […]

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Airbus and Primoco UAV Demonstrate AI-Powered Drone Swarming in Surveillance Tests

Successful Flight Tests in Czech Republic Highlight Real-Time Teaming Intelligence and Third-Party Integration for Military and Civilian Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb European aeronautics giant Airbus and Czech company Primoco UAV recently partnered on a series of surveillance flights designed to test how Airbus’ new teaming intelligence software can be used to […]

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Wingtra Unveils WingtraGROUND: A Seamless Ground Control Solution for Drone Surveying

New all-in-one system integrates drone, field setup, and processing to simplify high-accuracy aerial mapping for surveyors of all experience levels. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Zurich, Switzerland-based drone developers Wingtra recently announced their new WingtraGROUND system, a new ground-control solution designed for the surveying space that combines “drone, field setup, and processing into […]

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ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone

South African Drone Developer Unveils Long-Endurance, Low-Cost Electric UAV for Defense and Commercial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Africa-based drone developer ALTI Unmanned recently unveiled their new Transition electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, their first foray into the burgeoning all-electric space. With over 3 hours of flight endurance with […]

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Elsight’s Connectivity Powers Phoenix Air Unmanned’s 320-Mile BVLOS Pipeline Patrol for Shell

The success of Phoenix Air Unmanned’s (PAU) 320-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) pipeline patrolhighlights the growing role of drones in long-range industrial applications—applications that have the potential to dramatically shift the value proposition for uncrewed systems and reshape industry norms for pipeline inspection. Here, a look at one of the technologies that made […]

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Startups Compete for $120K in Proven in Pendleton c-UAS Challenge

Challenge to allow start-ups to show off counter-UAS skills By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Entrepreneurs hoping to develop the next big thing in counter-UAS technology will get an opportunity to show their stuff as part of the Proven in Pendleton Challenge, hosted by the Oregon UAS Accelerator this spring. The Challenge will offer more […]

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Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post

As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers.  In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call […]

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NUAIR Defense Launches to Accelerate Defense Technology Readiness

New Initiative Aims to Streamline Testing, Validation, and Deployment of Military Capabilities NUAIR has officially launched NUAIR Defense, a dedicated hub designed to simplify the process of verifying, validating, and deploying defense technologies. The initiative aims to remove bottlenecks that slow down military adoption of next-generation capabilities across air, land, maritime, and multi-domain operations. A […]

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India Expands Drone Market with New UAVs at Aero India 2025

Indian Companies Introduce Advanced Drones as Global Demand Grows India is rapidly expanding its presence in the global drone industry as it works to establish itself as a key supplier of uncrewed systems. As the United States seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, Indian companies are stepping up with new offerings. At Aero India […]

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Heven Drones Introduces Raider: Hydrogen-Powered UAS for Extended Operations

Hydrogen-Powered Drone Offers Long Endurance and Modular Design for Multiple Mission Profiles Heven Drones has unveiled the Raider, a hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to provide extended flight endurance, enhanced payload capacity, and modular adaptability. The company will showcase the new platform at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi from February 17-21 at Booth #02-A17. […]

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