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Ukraine’s Special Forces have Drones that fly without GPS

Ukraine’s special forces have developed new software that allows drones to fly without the use of GPS, limiting the impact of Russian jamming. The software, called Eagle Eyes, allows unmanned drones to travel using sight rather than satellite-based GPS navigation.…

NOAA and GrandSky Partner to Enhance Weather Forecasting with Drones

Innovative 2-Year Research Agreement Utilizes Meteodrones to Improve Atmospheric Data Collection and Forecast Accuracy by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) National Weather Service recently announced a new 2-year research partnership with North…

Skydio X10D earns spot on Blue UAS Cleared List

Another big name in the drone world has earned a spot on the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List. That’s the Skydio X10D, and it signals increased opportunity for Skydio to grow as…

Northrop Grumman and Andøya Space to Support Norway’s Long Term Defense Plan

Northrop Grumman Corporation and Andøya Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their collaboration to support Norway’s Long Term Defense Plan. This includes developing advanced autonomous maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to meet Norway’s priorities. This partnership will catalyze…

The Rise of Tiny FPV Drones in Warfare: How They’re Used

How Small, Affordable Drones are Changing the Battlefield in Ukraine and Beyond Recent headlines have drawn attention to the significant impact of tiny FPV (First Person View) drones in modern warfare. Articles such as “How Could A Drone Weighing Just…

Skydio X10D Added to U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List

New Drone Recognized for Enhanced Security and Operational Effectiveness Skydio, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight, has announced that its Skydio X10D model has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue sUAS Cleared List. This…

Amazon Expands Drone Delivery Operations with New FAA Approval

FAA Grants Amazon BVLOS Permissions for Enhanced Urban Deliveries and Future Expansion Across the US by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab International “everything store” Amazon recently announced that they had received FAA approval to expand their drone delivery operations,…

DroneDeploy launches free video resource library

There are all sorts of great ways to learn more about drones from the comfort of your own home. There are all sorts of online drone courses, including Part 107 courses, drone mapping courses and aerial photo courses. You can…

CACI Provides Canadian Armed Forces with C-UAS Technology

CACI International Inc has announced that it was selected by the Canadian Armed Forces to deploy counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) that will defeat uncrewed aerial vehicle threats, including small drones, which have increasingly become more sophisticated and deadly. “Canada and…