Starcopter Unveils Highdra: A Game-Changing Commercial Drone with Flight-Hours Pricing Model

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With a Modular Design and Unmatched Battery Life, the Highdra Offers Cost-Effective Flexibility for Surveying, Filming, and Mapping Projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb German drone developer Starcopter recently unveiled the Highdra, a 6-rotor commercial-focused UAV sold via an innovative flight-hours pricing model that makes it one of the most cost-effective, powerful solutions […]

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Drones Install Powerline Sensors in Seconds as Heimdall Power Aims to Meet U.S. Grid Compliance

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Heimdall Power’s Drone-Based Technology Helps Utilities Comply with FERC 881 Mandate and Prepare for Future Energy Demand As electricity demand rises and government regulations take effect, U.S. utilities are turning to innovative solutions to upgrade their grids. Heimdall Power has introduced a new plan that uses drones to install powerline sensors, helping utilities meet upcoming […]

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Aeros Unveils Airship-Based Drone Delivery System at Deliver America 2024

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Zero-emission airborne warehouse and drone hub aim to transform last-mile package deliver Aeros, an airship-based logistics company, is set to introduce its innovative delivery solution at the 2024 Deliver America Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 10-11. This event, which gathers leaders in retail, e-commerce, and supply chain industries, will be the platform for […]

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Skyfire is On the Ground for Hurricane Response: An Inside Look at the Mission

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Drones are now a critical tool in disaster response – and as the US suffers a series of historic storms, drones are being deployed to help with search and rescue, road clearing, and recovery efforts. DRONELIFE is appreciative of Justin McCarthy and Matt Sloane for taking the time to provide this post from Skyfire Consulting, […]

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Anduril Industries Gets $250M Department of Defense Air Defense Production Contract

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– Anduril Industries has been awarded a $249,978,466 contract to deliver advanced air defense capabilities across services for the Department of Defense. This contract will deliver more than 500 Roadrunner-Ms and additional Pulsar electronic warfare capabilities, addressing the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) attacks against U.S. forces. Deliveries will begin in the fourth […]

Ukraine Can Produce 4 Million Drones Annually – Zelenskyy

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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 […]

Steadicopter Unveils Golden Eagle RUAS Carrying Spike Missiles

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– Steadicopter has announced the unveiling of the Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) Rotary Unmanned Aerial System for heavy strike capabilities in collaboration with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. This collaboration expands the Golden Eagle family capabilities, adding a new attack capability dimension, expanding the system’s operational versatility and reinforcing its proven performance. The Golden […]

NORCE Contracts for Windracers ULTRAs for Antarctic Missions

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— 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

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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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