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Trump’s Drone Executive Orders: Beyond the Fact Sheets

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What’s Inside Trump’s Drone Executive Orders On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders addressing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), marking a pivotal moment for the commercial drone industry and national airspace security. The orders, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” establish an ambitious framework for expanding drone operations […]

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Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power

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First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chain Factorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery Shipment Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is Avidrone […]

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DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification

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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […]

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Draganfly Delivers Modular Flex FPV Drone Systems to Major U.S. Defense Contractor

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North American-built system supports flexible military operations with high speed, payload versatility, and mission adaptability Draganfly’s Flex FPV System Begins Deployment with Major U.S. Prime Contractor Draganfly Inc. has announced the first delivery of its Flex FPV (First Person View) drone systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor. The delivery supports land systems operations […]

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Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus Helicopters España Partner to Advance Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming

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New agreement focuses on integrating unmanned helicopters into next-generation defense and security operations Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus Helicopters España have signed a formal collaboration agreement to develop joint operations between manned and unmanned helicopters. The partnership builds on successful military exercises and marks a new step in integrating tactical UAVs into defense missions. The […]

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Alpine Eagle Unveils World’s First Drone-Based Counter-UAS Swarm System

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Germany’s Sentinel Platform Redefines Aerial Defense with Radar-Carrying Drones and Interceptor Missiles by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As rapid advances in UAS technology are increasing opportunities for the military use or drones, countries around the world are looking to employ the same technological tools to develop counter-drone systems. Alpine Eagle, a company based in […]

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Michigan Launches First-Ever Uncrewed Triple Challenge

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Groundbreaking competition tests autonomous drones across air, land, and water Michigan Debuts Landmark Autonomous Drone Event Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially launched the Uncrewed Triple Challenge (UTC) May 20, a state-sponsored competition pushing the boundaries of autonomous drone capabilities. The event, which tests drones on land, in the air, and over water, is a first-of-its-kind competition […]

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Breaking Barriers: Military UAS Project Paves Way for Commercial Drone Integration in National Airspace

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The drone industry stands at a pivotal moment as Project ULTRA demonstrates unprecedented integration between military unmanned systems and civilian airspace, potentially unlocking new possibilities for commercial beyond visual line of sight operations and establishing critical precedents for airspace management that could transform how all drones operate in the National Airspace System.  In a panel […]

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

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

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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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