The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
Japanese telecommunications and tech giant NTT has designed a laser drone system to protect poultry farms. NTT e-Drone Technology Co., Ltd worked closely with NTT East Japan Co., Ltd, and the government of Chiba Prefecture to develop a laser system…
New funding underlines rising demand for compact, AI-enhanced counter-UAS systems MatrixSpace has closed a $20 million Series B funding round, pushing its total capital raised to $58 million to date. The Burlington, Massachusetts company specializes in portable radar systems that…
On October 15, the European Commission presented its new Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030, outlining a framework to strengthen the continent’s defenses against emerging threats. Central to that plan is the European Drone Defence Initiative, a coordinated system designed to counter…
A groundbreaking digital preservation project has created the most comprehensive 3D map of Alcatraz Island ever produced, combining cutting-edge drone technology, artificial intelligence, and reality capture systems to document one of America’s most notorious historical sites. Pete Kelsey, founder of…
I’ve been in the drone industry for well over a decade. I’ve gotten tons of drone backpacks shipped to me to review, and I’ve packed drones with me everywhere, from fun vacations to Hawaii to trekking through the Arctic Circle…
– UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a leading developer of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has successfully completed the integration and validation of ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal into its advanced autopilot solution: the VECTOR family of flight control computers. The…
More than 85,000 military drones have been delivered by the UK to Ukraine in just six months this year by accelerating production from British companies and supporting jobs in both countries, the Defence Secretary confirmed in Brussels as he co-hosts…
– Airbus has streamlined its small and medium tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa-X, into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Airbus Helicopters division. The aim is to deliver a focused…
– Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced a development roadmap with AeroVironment, Inc. to enable Red Cat’s FANG FPV drones to be deployed as a…
America’s utilities face increasing challenges managing wildfire risks, vegetation, aging infrastructure, and the soaring costs of traditional inspections. Helicopters remain costly and risky, while ground crews are slow and limited. With millions of miles of power lines to protect, the…
Flak bloomed around him. Tracers lanced past like electric needles. Captain Robin Olds didn’t flinch; he was already lining up his next target. Scat II, his silver P-38 Lightning, screamed across the sky, twin engines snarling as it tore through…
In recent months, the question of whether the U.S. Army can assume direct responsibility for designing and manufacturing small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has moved from concept to practical experimentation. Through new initiatives and depot-level efforts, the service is testing…
The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker…
News group warns Part 108 could impinge on free speech By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A coalition of almost two dozen major news media organizations has raised concerns that the proposed FAA Part 108 rule could hamper journalists’ efforts…
New system targets public safety needs as demand grows for American-made drone alternatives Flock Safety has announced Alpha, its first American-made, NDAA-compliant drone designed specifically for emergency response. The system is positioned to set new standards for speed, flight endurance,…