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Autonomous Methane Detection Drones Earn EPA Approval for Oil and Gas Compliance

Percepto system authorized as Alternative Test Method under OOOOa and OOOOb The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Percepto’s autonomous OGI drone system as an Alternative Test Method under Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb. The approval allows fully remote optical gas imaging inspections for federal compliance at new and existing sources. Percepto’s technology can detect emissions […]

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FCC Expands National Security Rules: What It Could Mean for DJI Drones

Potential Impacts on the U.S. Drone Market The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on October 28, 2025 to expand its authority over telecommunications equipment considered a national security concern. The new rules allow the FCC to restrict previously authorized devices and component parts if they are produced by a company that is later added to […]

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DroneDeploy Introduces Agentic AI and Robotics Advancements at Horizons 2025

New AI capabilities and platform upgrades aim to improve accuracy, automation and safety DroneDeploy announced major product innovations at the Horizons 2025 conference in San Francisco. The company says the new solutions will improve how field teams capture and analyze data in construction, energy, utilities and industrial environments. Mike Winn, CEO and co founder of […]

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Robots and Smart Storage Transform Hospital Deliveries in Indiana

Arrive AI and Ottonomy launch fully autonomous medical deliveries at Hancock Regional Hospital Hospitals must always look for new ways to reduce cost and improve patient care. At Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, staff are now getting help from ground robots and smart delivery units that work without direct human interaction. The new system […]

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Gremsy Adds New NDAA Payloads with FLIR Thermal Technology

Spherical and compact payloads bring AI and situational awareness to public safety and defense missions Gremsy and Teledyne FLIR OEM have announced a new collaboration that brings Thermal by FLIR technology to Gremsy’s latest equipment options for commercial and government operators. The integration enables drones to capture thermal data for missions that need real time […]

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Chemitek Expands Drone Cleaning Solutions for Hard-to-Reach Surfaces

New product line supports growing drone spray systems for solar, glass, and industrial cleaning Cleaning tall buildings and massive solar farms has always been hard. Workers have had to climb, spray, and scrub while carrying equipment. Drone technology is changing how companies approach cleaning tasks. Chemitek now offers cleaning products made to work with drone […]

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DroneShield Partners with SRI Group to Combat Rising Airport Drone Threats

DroneShield has launched a strategic partnership with SRI Group to address the escalating threat of drone incursions at airports worldwide. This collaboration brings together counter-drone technology expertise and aviation security experience to protect critical infrastructure. Strategic Partnership Addresses Critical Security Gap DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone technology listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, has […]

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When Disaster Strikes: From Hurricane Harvey to Melissa. How Drones Have Become the First Responders Tool

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey changed everything, drones are now standard in hurricane, wildfire and utility emergencies. As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica, local authorities are preparing for high winds, flooding, power outages and blocked roads. When infrastructure collapses, rapid assessment and response become critical. It was during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 that drone […]

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Chippewa County Takes Flight: A New Hub for Near-Border Drone Operations

Michigan joins forces with industry and research to establish a regional drone services operations center A major public-private effort is underway in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to advance drone-based mobility and airspace management. The region near the Canadian border will become a launch point for scalable commercial and security drone operations. Setting the Stage In a […]

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Terra Drone’s Unifly Completes Major European U-space Project, Advancing Drone Integration

Terra Drone Corporation has announced that its subsidiary Unifly successfully completed the three-year BURDI (Belgium-Netherlands U-space Reference Design Implementation) Project, a landmark European initiative aimed at safely integrating drones and manned aircraft into shared airspace. The project’s results were presented at an international conference in Brussels, Belgium, on October 23-24, 2025, showcasing significant progress toward […]

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