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Skyports Drone Services Launches Groundbreaking Projects in US and UK

New trials showcase maritime drone deliveries on the Great Lakes and world-first automated water quality monitoring in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb British drone operator Skyports Drone Services recently announced two exciting projects on either side of the Atlantic, including a scheme to monitor water quality using automated drones and cloud-based […]

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Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution

RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications. […]

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High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation

At XPONENTIAL 2025, the annual gathering of more than 7,500 leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems industry, the topic of U.S. drone policy and national security took center stage. In a panel titled The High Stakes Debate: Security and the Future of Innovation, industry experts tackled how ongoing federal efforts to restrict Chinese […]

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Help Shape the Future: Participate in the DRONEII 2025 Global Industry Survey

The commercial drone industry is evolving fast—with new technologies, regulations, and use cases emerging around the world. Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay informed, share your insights, and help guide the future of the sector. That’s why Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) is launching the 8th Global Drone Industry Survey, and they want your […]

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From the Floor of Xponential 2025: LiquidPiston’s Hybrid Power System Offers Army Drones Extended Range and Stealth

Company develops hybrid power system for Army drones by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A small private company, which produces heavy-fuel-capable rotary engines and hybrid electric power systems, has designed a system for the U.S. Army that it hopes can serve as a compact, highly efficient power source for the military’s next generation of UAVs […]

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Jim VandeHei at XPONENTIAL: Why Innovators Can’t Ignore Washington

A Warning and a Call to Action for the Tech Community At XPONENTIAL 2025, the premier global event for uncrewed systems and robotics hosted by AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International), Axios Co-Founder and CEO Jim VandeHei delivered a keynote that challenged industry leaders to confront the realities of political and technological convergence. […]

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Dragoon Taps Teledyne FLIR Autonomy Software for Next-Gen Defense Drones

Prism SKR and Supervisor software enhance AI-driven tracking and mission control for Project Artemis UAS platforms. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Teledyne FLIR OEM, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced that US-based defense technology developer Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, […]

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XPONENTIAL 2025: Sue Gordon, Rush Doshi Reveal What Tech Leaders Must Do to Win Now

XPONENTIAL 2025, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International (AUVSI), is underway in Houston, TX, bringing together more than 7,500 global leaders, technologists, policymakers, and end users from over 60 countries to shape the future of autonomous systems and robotics. This annual gathering is recognized as a premier event for collaboration and […]

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Industry Leaders Unite to Launch Elevate Scholarship Program for Drone Careers

New Initiative Equips Young Professionals with Skills for the Future of AI, Robotics, and Aviation A New Pathway for the Next Generation As artificial intelligence and robotics reshape the global workforce, the need for new training programs is growing fast. A new initiative, the Elevate Scholarship Program, aims to prepare young professionals for careers in […]

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Skyfish Launches Osprey: A New American-Made Drone Designed to Compete with DJI

Unveiled at XPONENTIAL 2025, Osprey supports high-end sensors for inspection and ISR operations At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025 conference, American drone manufacturer Skyfish introduced its latest enterprise drone, Osprey—a lightweight, survey-grade UAS designed as a U.S.-made alternative to leading foreign systems like DJI. The launch took place at Booth #3812 on May 20, 2025. Osprey […]

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