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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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From the Floor of InterGeo 2025: Axpo’s LINIA Software Suite Offers Complete Drone Powerline Inspection Solutions

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As grid operators worldwide harness drone technology for the crucial, time-and-labor-intensive process of powerline inspection, Swiss power company Axpo has acquired comprehensive in-house systems and now offers these solutions across Europe and worldwide. Axpo showcased their suite of software services at Intergeo 2025, demonstrating tools designed to streamline powerline inspection using various drone platforms. Their […]

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Optim and Kyuden Drone Service Use AI to Prevent Tree-Fall Disasters

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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     Japanese technology companies Optim and Kyuden Drone Service (KDS) have developed a new “Dead Tree Detection AI Service” that combines artificial intelligence with drone-mounted multispectral cameras to identify dying trees before they pose safety risks to critical infrastructure. Addressing Growing Environmental […]

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DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion

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Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield recently announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to expanding its research and development capabilities and will more than double their presence in the US.  New Virginia Expansion As part of this strategic investment, DroneShield is adding […]

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Apellix Launches New Beta Program for Spray-Painting Drone

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Industrial drone maker Apellix recently announced the launch of its Spray-Painting Drone Beta Program, designed for painting contractors and companies with advanced levels of coating expertise. This initiative allows professionals to leverage drone technology for complex coating applications and includes regular hardware/software updates, direct access to Apellix engineers, and the opportunity to provide feedback on […]

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Darkflite Announces New SBIR From Air Force for Logistics Drone

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Michigan-based drone developer Darkflite recently announced that they had received a Department of the Air Force Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1,249,911 focused on its tilt-rotor logistics drone platform. The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have streamlined the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating […]

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