InTerra SmarTarget® streamlines high-precision workflows for commercial drone mappers Accuracy is critical in geospatial work. Drone operators also need systems that save time in the field and in the office. The InTerra SmarTarget® platform aims to deliver both. One commercial drone mapping provider in Nashville, reports major gains after adding the system to its workflow. […]
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Potential Impacts on the U.S. Drone Market The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on October 28, 2025 to expand its authority over telecommunications equipment considered a national security concern. The new rules allow the FCC to restrict previously authorized devices and component parts if they are produced by a company that is later added to […]
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Spherical and compact payloads bring AI and situational awareness to public safety and defense missions Gremsy and Teledyne FLIR OEM have announced a new collaboration that brings Thermal by FLIR technology to Gremsy’s latest equipment options for commercial and government operators. The integration enables drones to capture thermal data for missions that need real time […]
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At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones. “Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology […]
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New system targets public safety needs as demand grows for American-made drone alternatives Flock Safety has announced Alpha, its first American-made, NDAA-compliant drone designed specifically for emergency response. The system is positioned to set new standards for speed, flight endurance, and imaging capability within the Drone as First Responder (DFR) market. Alpha is now available […]
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Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing equipment produced by companies considered security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said October 7 that the Commission will consider new rules to […]
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GeoCue unveiled the TrueView 641 at INTERGEO 2025, a new NDAA-compliant aerial LiDAR sensor designed to meet growing demand from surveying and engineering companies across the United States and worldwide. The engineering-grade sensor addresses the increasing number of Federal, State, Local, and Educational contracts requiring NDAA compliance while maintaining cost accessibility without compromising performance. The […]
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Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform’s advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical Specifications and Performance The Xer X8, (available in an NDAA-compliant […]
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Fiber links add resilience as tethered drones gain traction in military operations Ondas Holdings, through its subsidiary Apeiro, has announced the launch of new NDAA-compliant, Made in the USA fiber-optic spools for drone and robotic systems. The spools, described as “combat-proven” in the company’s release, are manufactured at Ondas’s American Robotics facility and are intended […]
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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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