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How to safely transport drone batteries without the bulk

LiPo batteries have a reputation for being both powerful and finicky, which can make any efforts to transport drone batteries tricky. Sure, powerful LiPo batteries are what give our drones the endurance to capture those epic shots, but they also…

US Wants Shahed Drone Replicas

The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drone that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures. It must replicate the form, fit, and function of the kamikaze drone,…

New US Army Course Trains Soldiers to 3D Print FPV Drones

The U.S. Army is training soldiers to 3D print drone components as part of its new Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course (UALC). Headed by the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), UALC trains military personnel in producing, maintaining, and operating…

US Air Force Signs Purchase Agreement with Reliable Robotics

– Reliable Robotics, has announced that it will provide automated aircraft to the United States Air Force. The contract includes the purchase, integration, and test of the Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) onboard a Cessna 208B aircraft. The company’s FAA-certifiable technology…

Security Drone Deters Theft at Kansas City Auto Dealership

First-of-its-kind BVLOS waiver enables nationwide deployment of security drones Titan Protection and Consulting announced that its self-docking, remote-piloted security drone successfully deterred a theft attempt at Molle Toyota in Kansas City. The system, installed only two weeks earlier, represents the…

Texas DPS Tests Aircraft-Mounted Counter-Drone System

Davenport Aviation markets counter-drone system to Texas DPS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Given the rising number of incidents in which drones have interfered with manned aircraft carrying out emergency and law enforcement missions, many public agencies are looking…

Russia’s Leading Drone Maker Nears Bankruptcy

One of Russia’s largest drone manufacturers, AO Kronstadt, is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil and mounting lawsuits, Russian media reported. According to CNews, the company has faced dozens of debt claims in recent months, with…

From $300K to $70K: How Russia Mass-Produced Cheaper Shahed Drones

Russia has significantly reduced the unit cost of its long-range Shahed-type attack drones over the past three years, according to Ukrainian intelligence and independent defense analysts. In 2022, leaked documents from the Iran–Russia drone cooperation project showed that Russia was…

ACSL Announces New TAITEN Controller, New Thermal Tech via Flir

Japanese drone developer ACSL made several announcements today, including the launch of its new NDAA-compliant smart controller, TAITEN, upgrades to its advanced SAMO thermal camera payload for the SOTEN drone, and official collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR Program. …