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Zipline Expands Life-Saving Drone Delivery Network Across Africa with New U.S. Government Partnership

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$150 Million from the State Department and Matching African Investments Could Triple Access to Essential Medicines Zipline will soon expand its medical drone delivery services across Africa through a landmark agreement with the U.S. Department of State. The expansion could help up to 130 million people gain rapid access to lifesaving blood and medicines. The […]

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Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Spexi on the Drone Radio Show!

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The Drone Radio Show is Back! In this episode: Bill Lakeland, CEO of Spexi, talks about the company’s network of drone pilots and the efforts to provide high-resolution imagery of urban areas. Listen here: Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world’s largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative […]

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Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs

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Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy Drone/Robotics […]

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Planet Labs and Quantum Systems Partner to Integrate Satellite and Drone Intelligence

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Planet Labs GmbH and Quantum Systems have announced a strategic partnership to create an integrated intelligence ecosystem combining orbital satellite imagery with AI-powered unmanned systems and advanced mission software. The collaboration aims to enhance Tip & Cue operations, where satellite systems identify changes and drone assets investigate them, enabling operators to respond with increased speed […]

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From Store to Sky: Zipline and Walmart Grow Drone Delivery Network in Texas

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Zipline, Walmart expand drone deliveries in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An increasing number of people are getting delivery of everyday items delivered to their doorsteps via drone, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and in other locations across the U.S. Earlier this month Zipline, the operator of the world’s largest […]

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Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The investigation centers on allegations that the companies imposed fixed resale prices on retailers selling DJI enterprise drones in Italy, threatening […]

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Infravision Secures $91 Million to Scale Drone-Powered Grid Infrastructure

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Austin-based Infravision has raised $91 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global deployment of its aerial robotics system for power line construction and maintenance. The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, with participation from Activate Capital and Hitachi Ventures, alongside existing investor Energy Impact Partners.​ Founded in 2018 by robotics […]

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From Intergeo 2025: Digital Twin Technology Preserves Alcatraz Island

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A groundbreaking digital preservation project has created the most comprehensive 3D map of Alcatraz Island ever produced, combining cutting-edge drone technology, artificial intelligence, and reality capture systems to document one of America’s most notorious historical sites. Pete Kelsey, founder of VCTO Labs, presented the remarkable achievements of this ambitious project at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, […]

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From Police to Private Sector: Flock Safety Launches Drone-as-Security Platform

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Flock Safety introduces new security product for private sector By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flock Safety, a leading developer of drones as first responder (DFR) programs and other security technology for law enforcement is rolling out a technological solution to meet the security needs of non-law enforcement customers. The company recently unveiled its Flock […]

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Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink

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Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL integrated drone combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink satellite connectivity onboard, allowing all systems to operate simultaneously. The drone features […]

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