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Ukraine Can Produce 4 Million Drones Annually – Zelenskyy

Ukraine is capable of producing 4 million drones annually. 1.5 million drones have already been contracted, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Second International Defense Industries Forum. “The total number of drones we are currently capable of producing annually in Ukraine is 4 million. Over 1.5 million have already been contracted,” Zelenskyy emphasized. He […]

NORCE Contracts for Windracers ULTRAs for Antarctic Missions

— Windracers, manufacturer of the low-cost self-flying cargo aircraft ULTRA, announced that it has contracted to provide NORCE, an independent scientific research institute based in Norway, two (2) Windracers ULTRA aircraft for use in scientific survey missions of the Antarctic. Windracers ULTRAs purchased by NORCE will support Troll Observing Network (TONe), a state-of-the-art, multi-platform, multi-disciplinary […]

Above and DroneDeploy Announce Partnership to Revolutionize Solar Plant Management

Automation and intelligence combine for streamlined solar operation Above and DroneDeploy have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving solar plant management through advanced automation and intelligence. This collaboration integrates Above’s SolarGain platform with DroneDeploy’s reality capture capabilities, offering a comprehensive solution for solar asset management across the entire lifecycle of a plant. From planning […]

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DroneUp Unveils Patented Technologies Driving $7 Deliveries

Revolutionary Winch System, Custom Battery Packs, and Autonomous Software Propel DroneUp’s Efficient Delivery Model by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Drone delivery provider DroneUp recently revealed some of the internal, fully patented technologies that help it reach its aggressive $7 dollar-per-delivery price point, including its battery technology, software package, and innovative winch system.  According […]

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Sharper Shape Introduces AI-Powered Asset Insights for Utility Inspections

New Software Streamlines Utility Asset Management with Automated Component Identification and Defect Detection Sharper Shape has launched Asset Insights, a new digital twin software designed to improve inspection and maintenance processes across the electric utility industry. The platform is part of Sharper Shape’s existing Asset Management module within the Sharper CORE platform, and it leverages […]

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Mississippi State University’s Drones Aid FEMA’s Hurricane Relief in Georgia

Large UAS from MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Lab Provide Real-Time Data to Support Hurricane Helene Response and Flood Modeling Efforts in Collaboration with Federal Partners by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Mississippi State University’s drones are flying a little further away from Starkville than usual, as they’re being deployed to Georgia for hurricane relief […]

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FAA Approves Delta’s Use of Drones for Maintenance Inspections

The FAA recently accepted Delta’s application to utilize camera-based, small drones to conduct visual inspections of our aircraft in the operation. Delta TechOps was granted this acceptance earlier this year and has thoughtfully been implementing drone inspections into our maintenance processes. These conditional visual inspections will initially be used following lightning strike events, and the […]

Ukraine Tests Advanced Auto-Targeting System for FPV Drones

A Ukrainian company has developed and is currently testing a new auto-targeting system for FPV (First Person View) drones, aimed at enhancing autonomous attacks on fast-moving and maneuvering targets. The system is designed to be particularly effective in the final stages of flight, when operators might lose control due to electronic warfare interference. Drone warfare […]