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US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal

Big Plans for Drone Collaboration The United States and Ukraine are in advanced talks over a new partnership that could change the future of small drones on both sides of the Atlantic. Leaders from both countries are working on a landmark agreement that would see the US investing in Ukraine’s rapidly growing drone industry in […]

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High Lander Launches Vega HighSite for Local Airspace Management

New solution enables safe and scalable drone operations for commercial and government sites High Lander Aviation has introduced Vega HighSite, a localized airspace management suite designed for commercial organizations and governmental authorities. This new platform allows safe, compliant drone operations in defined areas—without the delays often associated with large-scale aviation oversight. The company, known for […]

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DJI Terra 3D Modeling Software Now with 3D Gaussian Splatting – What’s That?

Next-gen reconstruction tech delivers faster, more accurate 3D modeling for large-scale and complex environments DJI Terra: A Powerful Tool for Aerial Data Processing DJI has expanded the capabilities of its Terra 3D modeling software with new reconstruction technologies, including 3D Gaussian Splatting. DJI Terra is designed to create accurate and detailed 2D and 3D models […]

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SkyfireAI: The Starting Gun Has Fired on the Drone “Space Race”

DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, the Founder and CEO of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. In this piece, Matt discusses his reactions to the current legislative movements impacting the drone industry. DRONELIFE neither […]

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Quadsat Raises €5 Million to Advance Electronic Warfare Capabilities

New investment supports the company’s expansion into defense and NATO-aligned markets Strategic Investment to Accelerate Defense Expansion Odense, Denmark-based Quadsat has announced a €5 million extension to its Series A funding round. The new investment is led by Join Capital and North Ventures, with continued support from Seraphim Space Capital, the Export and Investment Fund […]

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DJI Raises Concerns Over Expedited Security Review

Chinese drone maker says that a rushed evaluation may lead to unfair outcomes DJI, the world’s largest commercial drone manufacturer, has expressed strong concerns about a recent request from U.S. lawmakers calling for an accelerated national security review of Chinese-manufactured drones. In a blog post titled “Don’t Ground Innovation: The Real-World Cost of Banning DJI […]

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DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced substantial changes to its Blue sUAS program, now immediately recognizing Green UAS certified platforms as eligible for Blue UAS Cleared status. These updates represent a more inclusive approach to certifying secure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for governmental and Department of Defense (DoD) use. Major Context: Hegseth’s Memo and […]

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DRONERESPONDERS Launches UNITE to Strengthen Public Safety Drone Training Nationwide

New program addresses urgent training needs revealed by recent survey DRONERESPONDERS Announces New National Training Program AIRT, the non-profit organization behind the DRONERESPONDERS program, has announced a new initiative to improve drone training for public safety agencies across the country. The UAS National Initiative for Training and Education (UNITE) is designed to address critical gaps […]

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Three Take-Aways From the FAA’s Assure A50 sUAS Traffic Analysis Study

The ASSURE A50 “Small UAS Traffic Analysis” report is a large-scale look at real-world drone activity captured through Remote ID sensors across the United States. Conducted by researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State and Wichita State in partnership with the FAA’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), this groundbreaking study […]

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XTEND Secures $30M Extension to Complete $70M Series B Funding

New investment supports U.S. expansion and advanced AI robotic systems XTEND, a company known for its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, has announced the completion of its $70 million Series B funding round. The final $30 million extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with support from investors such as Claltech, Union-Tech […]

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