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U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps

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As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging legislative and operational challenges, particularly the expiration of key counter-UAS authorities due to the ongoing government shutdown, underscore vulnerabilities in […]

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GrandSKY Launches Foundational Counter-UAS Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base

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Integration of AeroVironment’s AV_Halo and Titan-SV marks a key step in layered air defense GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial UAS business and aviation park, has announced the deployment of a foundational counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) architecture at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The initiative marks a major advancement in establishing GrandSKY as a national hub […]

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Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?

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How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company behind the Correlator3D photogrammetry suite, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the aerial mapping industry: how to efficiently manage and process massive datasets from large-scale projects, […]

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European Drone Operators Invited to Share Insights in New Industry Survey

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The Commercial UAV Forum has launched the European Commercial UAV Industry Survey, an initiative aimed at gathering firsthand insights from drone pilots and operators across Europe. The survey seeks to capture the realities of UAV operations today, including the challenges professionals face, where they find the most value, and how new technologies are reshaping their […]

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Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians

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Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily commercial drones can be adapted for malicious purposes—and the growing urgency for effective counter-UAS measures across Europe. […]

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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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DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette

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New Louisiana operation underscores the growing importance of domestic drone production as U.S. demand for defense and industrial platforms accelerates DMR Technologies announced plans to invest $1.4 million to establish its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, where the company will produce and deploy its flagship Field Ranger X50 unmanned aerial systems […]

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Censys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid

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Censys Technologies and STRIXDRONES USA have announced a strategic partnership that combines a long-endurance, fixed-wing drone built for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with a fully autonomous docking station. The collaboration aims to enable continuous, remote inspection of power infrastructure across the United States. America’s utilities face mounting challenges from wildfire risk, vegetation […]

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Ohio Launches Nation’s First Statewide Drone First Responder Program with SkyfireAI

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A First for the Nation The State of Ohio has announced a milestone for public safety innovation: the launch of the first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program in the United States. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), through its DriveOhio UAS Center, has selected SkyfireAI to serve as program manager, with CAL Analytics acting […]

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