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US Military’s Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The US Army is undergoing one of its most significant transformations since the Cold War, with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) playing a central role in this evolution. Recent statements from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, coupled with substantial investments in drone technology […]
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SiFly to build drones designed like to perform like mini-helicopters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Many businesses have been slow to embrace unmanned aviation because what they really want is a vehicle with the flight endurance of a helicopter at the price of a drone, Logan Jones, chief business officer of drone start-up company […]
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Skydio has successfully delivered the first X10D drone systems to a U.S. Army unit preparing for imminent deployment, marking a significant milestone in the Tranche 2 phase of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. The California-based manufacturer’s ability to fulfill this order within days highlights the growing focus on U.S. production capacity […]
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The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture‘s fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional farming practices while delivering significant environmental and economic benefits. […]
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Maintaining New York City’s gleaming skyscrapers has long been a dangerous and costly endeavor—but new drone technology is changing that reality. In this guest post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. […]
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All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero […]
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Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, serves as a […]
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China’s recent decision to restrict exports of key rare earth elements is set to create new challenges for the U.S. drone industry, adding to the complications already caused by tariffs. These export controls target materials essential for manufacturing the high-performance magnets and batteries that power commercial drones, raising concerns about supply chain stability and production […]
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The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technology is being heralded as a transformative milestone, akin to the “Internet Moment” for personal computers. Just as the internet revolutionized how computers were used, AI is redefining the capabilities and applications of drones across both commercial and military sectors. By enabling drones to operate autonomously, process […]
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How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt Russian attempts to reuse […]
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