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Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Partner to Advance Defense Drone Capabilities

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Strategic alliance brings open-source autonomy and AI swarming tech to Taiwan’s UxV programs A New Era for Taiwan’s Autonomous Defense Systems Auterion, a U.S.-based defense technology company known for its open-source autonomy software, has announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). The collaboration aims to power the next […]

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Industry Task Group Forms to Develop Drone Show Safety Standards

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ASTM International initiative aims to promote safety across fast-growing drone show sector A new task group under ASTM International has been formed to develop formal technical standards for drone show operations. The move comes amid the rapid global expansion of drone light displays and follows a rare accident this year at a Florida drone show […]

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Trump Executive Orders Push FAA to Act on Long-Awaited BVLOS Rule

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Industry leaders praise executive order’s BVLOS policy By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill President Trump recently issued two executive orders to spur the growth of the U.S. domestic drone industry. While the orders contained a number of provisions such as establishing new rules for advanced air mobility and the use of counter-UAS technologies, drone industry […]

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Airbus and Quantum Systems Partner to Build Open Reconnaissance Ecosystem for European Defense

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New collaboration supports Europe’s push for AI-powered, sovereign aerial intelligence systems At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space and Quantum Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic cooperation on tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering interoperable, AI-powered systems designed to strengthen European defense capabilities and […]

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Southern Company to Deploy SwissDrones’ SDO 50 for Infrastructure Monitoring

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U.S. energy provider adopts unmanned helicopters to enhance inspection, safety, and emergency response SwissDrones Expands U.S. Presence with Major Energy Sector Contract SwissDrones, a Swiss-based company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, has announced a new agreement with Southern Company, one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Under this contract, Southern Company will […]

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Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule

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Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Speakers addressing the opening day of the Energy Drone & Robotics […]

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Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability

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New fixed-wing VTOL platform expands Delair’s reach in civilian and defense applications Delair Introduces the DT61 for Extended-Range Operations Toulouse-based drone manufacturer Delair has announced the launch of its newest drone, the DT61, expanding its portfolio with a heavy-lift, long-range aircraft designed for both civilian and defense missions. The announcement was made ahead of the […]

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Windracers and Aviation Sans Frontières Launch Humanitarian Drone Partnership

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New Autonomous Cargo Drone Initiative Targets Medical Delivery in Remote African Communities Transforming Humanitarian Logistics with Drone Technology At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, a new partnership between Aviation Sans Frontières and UK-based drone company Windracers was announced. The collaboration aims to modernize medical logistics in some of Africa’s most remote regions […]

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Drone Company AIRO’s Stock Skyrockets After IPO Amid Growing Investor Interest

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AIRO Group’s Stock Soars After IPO: What Investors Need to Know AIRO Group Holdings, a defense and aerospace technology company, made headlines after its initial public offering (IPO) saw the company’s stock more than double in value on its first day of trading. According to a news story in Barron’s, this remarkable debut reflects growing […]

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DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches

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DJI Urges Action on Overdue Security Audit DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has publicly called for the U.S. government to begin the security assessment mandated by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a recent blog post, DJI emphasized its readiness to participate in a rigorous, transparent, and […]

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