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UgCS Open Makes Pro Drone Planning Free and Easy

SPH Engineering removes barriers with powerful new version of its flight planning software—available to all by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Riga, Latvia-based UAV software and integration services provider SPH Engineering recently announced the launch of UgCS Open, a…

UK and US Launch Counter-Drone Project ‘VANAHEIM’

The British and United States Armies have launched Project VANAHEIM, an initiative aimed at improving Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) operations, with a focus on detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralising Class 1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) threats, according to a Preliminary…

China Certifies First Unmanned Helicopter

The TD550D coaxial unmanned helicopter system has received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the first of its kind to have obtained such certification in China, its developer said last week. Its certification fills a…

Chaotic Drone Arsenal Gives Ukraine Tactical Surprise Advantage

Ukraine’s drone manufacturing landscape resembles a “chaotic arsenal” like a “spilled toolbox,” with hundreds of manufacturers producing various drone types domestically. This distributed production model creates both advantages and challenges for Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia’s invasion. As the Russo-Ukrainian…

Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage

Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel’s SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep…