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Iran’s Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier Begins Sea Trials

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Analysis from November and December 2024 suggests that Iran’s Shahid Bagheri drone carrier has likely commenced its first sea trials, signaling a critical juncture in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize its navy and expand its capabilities in asymmetric naval warfare. This development marks a key moment not only for Iran but also for the […]

Ukrainian Naval Drones Down 2 Russian Helicopters

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Two Russian helicopters were downed in a recent strike by the Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval strike drones, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) reported on its Telegram channel. HUR earlier reported on Dec. 31 that one of its units had downed an aerial target with the Ukrainian-made Magura drone equipped with SeaDragon missiles for the first […]

Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Tackles Key Issues for 2025, Featuring Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI

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Join us on Tuesday, January 7, at 3:00 PM EST for the first episode of the Public Safety Drone Review in 2025. This month’s session will address some of the most pressing topics shaping the drone industry in the new year, including proposed bans on Chinese-manufactured drones, new models for Drones as First Responder (DFR) […]

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PteroDynamics Partners with Cornes Technologies to Bring Transwing UAS to Japan

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Exclusive Distribution Deal Highlights Strategic Growth in Japan’s Expanding Drone Market for Commercial and Defense Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Colorado-based fixed wing drone developer PteroDynamics recently announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with Japan-based technology company Cornes Technologies. […]

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Commerce Department Issues NPRM to Limit Use of Chinese-Made Drones and Components

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Proposed Rule Seeks to Secure Drone Supply Chains and Mitigate National Security Risks The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) aimed at enhancing the security of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supply chains. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the proposal seeks […]

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China Expands Export Controls on US Defense Companies

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28 American Entities Added to Restricted List, Including Major Aerospace and Defense Firms On January 2, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list. This move aims to protect China’s national security and interests, targeting several major American aerospace and defense companies. This escalation comes amidst […]

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Arcsky Introduces the X55 V2: New American-Made Aircraft with Enhancements for Industrial Drone Applications

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New Features Address Customer Feedback and Advance Operational Efficiency Arcsky has announced the launch of the X55 V2, an upgraded version of its X55 industrial drone. The company developed the new model based on two years of operational feedback and technological advances, aiming to meet the complex needs of industrial applications. “The X55 V2 represents […]

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Celebrating and Advancing Women in UAS and Public Safety

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Women DRONERESPONDERS to Host Second Official Meeting at National Public Safety UAS Conference The Women DRONERESPONDERS (WDR) Sub-Alliance will hold its second official meeting on March 11, 2025, during the National Public Safety UAS Conference. The meeting will take place at the Festhaus in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, and will highlight the contributions of women […]

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SkyfireAI’s 2025 Drone Industry Forecast: What Last Year’s Predictions Got Right – and What’s Next

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Last year, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry… and he wasn’t wrong.  We’ve asked for the 2025 update!  Here – Matt’s take on BVLOS rule, Chinese drone tech, and who ends up as a major player in the industry.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. 2025 Drone […]

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Aerologix and Soar Partner to Build the World’s Largest Digital Atlas

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Collaboration combines drone imagery and mapping technology in a unified platform Aerologix, an Australian drone technology company, has partnered with digital mapping platform Soar to create what they describe as the world’s largest library of high-quality drone imagery and maps. This collaboration aims to combine Aerologix’s network of over 36,000 professional drone pilots with Soar’s […]

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