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

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

– 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

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

– 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

— 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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