New Xplorer UAV US-based drone manufacturer Arcsky recently announced the launch of the Xplorer UAV, a “rugged, compact drone system built for industrial missions”. Designed for fast deployment, rock-solid reliability, and seamless integration without added complexity, the Xplorer is designed for use across public safety, infrastructure inspection, and survey applications. Simplicity and Flexibility The fully […]
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New Hampshire facility set to produce NDAA-compliant propulsion systems as defense demand grows Global propulsion solutions provider ePropelled, Inc. announced a major expansion of its U.S. operations, positioning itself as the first American-based drone component manufacturer with a fully compliant Department of Defense supply chain. The move comes as legislative efforts to limit imports of […]
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New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve precision agriculture and related applications. The company says the sensor will provide farmers, researchers, and environmental managers with more accurate, high-resolution data […]
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The United States’ decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian goods threatens to disrupt India’s burgeoning drone sector. In late July 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from India. It now appears (as of August, 2025) that the rate may double to 50% in response to India’s continued Russian oil purchases. […]
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Partnership adds Wåsp platform to Ondas Autonomous Systems portfolio amid rising demand for scalable defense drones Strategic Move Expands Ondas’ Defense Portfolio Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced a strategic investment in Norwegian defense technology company Rift Dynamics AS. The deal gives Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, exclusive rights to distribute Rift’s Wåsp platform to the […]
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The U.S. Army is launching a new digital “marketplace” to help match unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with warfighter needs based on mission requirements and verified performance data, says a recent article in DefenseScoop. A Strategic Pivot Toward Speed and Transparency The Army’s forthcoming UAS marketplace represents a fundamental shift away from traditional acquisition models. Instead […]
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As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC. Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business […]
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Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR OEM is part […]
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U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step for […]
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The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be […]
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