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KAiDEN, a 150 mph AI-Powered Drone for Real-Time Threat Neutralization, Takes Silver in Autonomous Security Solutions at the 2025 Edison Awards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Korean drone AI company Nearthlab, a leading drone AI company, has been awarded Silver at the 2025 Edison Awards in the category of Autonomous Security Solutions, under […]
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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently announced the addition of 11 U.S. drone-related companies to its “Unreliable Entity List” (UEL). The move, disclosed on April 4, 2025, has escalated trade tensions between the two nations and could have significant implications for the affected firms and the broader drone industry. The Companies Added to the List […]
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Inspired Flight, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer, has been at the forefront of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, producing NDAA-compliant platforms like the IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These drones serve diverse applications across sectors such as energy, construction, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. With certifications under both Blue UAS and Green UAS frameworks, Inspired […]
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During his Senate confirmation hearing on March 27, 2025, Dr. Troy Meink, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, underscored a dominant theme in current military thinking: the integration of drones and unmanned systems as a cornerstone of modernization efforts. Meink’s vision for the future of the Air Force signals a growing […]
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The Ukrainian government has recently made significant strides in expanding its drone capabilities, as evidenced by two major announcements from official sources. Bird of Prey Drone System Approved for Combat On March 26, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced the approval of the domestically produced Bird of Prey unmanned aviation system for combat operations. This system, […]
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Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones are rapidly becoming the most significant weapon of modern warfare, the CEO of a technology-oriented defense contractor said in an interview. Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW), said the widespread and effective use […]
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Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel’s SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the global military drone market is projected […]
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Czech Manufacturer Becomes First to Secure Military and Civilian Clearance for Medium-Sized UAV Primoco UAV Sets Industry Milestone Primoco UAV SE, based in Prague, has achieved a major breakthrough in the drone industry. The company announced that its One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is now the first in the world to receive both NATO […]
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New Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ Cameras Provide Real-Time Temperature Data with Industry-Leading Sensitivity Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the release of radiometric versions of its high-performance Boson+ thermal and Hadron 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules. These new models provide pixel-level temperature measurement, expanding their capabilities for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), security, […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has selected Pierce Aerospace’s B1 Remote ID Beacon for inclusion in the Blue UAS Framework. The selection marks a significant step in the verification process for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance and cybersecurity, paving the way for the B1’s Authority to Operate (ATO) under the […]
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