The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is presenting ONE WAY EFFECTOR. Development of this sovereign long-range solution is taking place through an innovative production setup, in partnership with a drone manufacturer and industry players, notably from the automotive sector.…
– Delair is accelerating its development and completing its range of aerial drones with the DT61, its new long-distance observation drone with fixed wing and vertical Takeoff equipped with a significantly increased payload capacity. A multi-mission drone designed for the…
– Parrot, a European provider of professional micro-UAVs, has announced CHUCK 3.0, a breakthrough all-in-one autopilot that turns any UAV platform into a high-performance system. The compact unit fuses AI-driven autonomous flight, a spoof-proof multi-band frequency hopping radio and real-time…
ASTM International initiative aims to promote safety across fast-growing drone show sector A new task group under ASTM International has been formed to develop formal technical standards for drone show operations. The move comes amid the rapid global expansion of…
Industry leaders praise executive order’s BVLOS policy By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill President Trump recently issued two executive orders to spur the growth of the U.S. domestic drone industry. While the orders contained a number of provisions such as…
New collaboration supports Europe’s push for AI-powered, sovereign aerial intelligence systems At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space and Quantum Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic cooperation on tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions.…
U.S. energy provider adopts unmanned helicopters to enhance inspection, safety, and emergency response SwissDrones Expands U.S. Presence with Major Energy Sector Contract SwissDrones, a Swiss-based company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, has announced a new agreement with Southern Company, one…
Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and…
The FAA’s long-anticipated BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drone rules are edging closer to finalization, than ever. But one major energy company isn’t waiting on the sidelines. Southern Company, the nation’s second-largest energy provider, is now the first U.S.…
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. returns to Paris in 2025 with a variety of new products and concepts highlighting the future of uncrewed airpower at its stand beginning June 16. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale model…
An upgraded ‘fifth-generation plus’ version of the F-35 could include new stealth coatings, adjustments to the aircraft’s shape, and even a path toward making the jet optionally manned, according to Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet. “We could make the F-35…
At the start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Quantum Systems and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic cooperation. Both companies are working together on solutions to seamlessly integrate tactical aerial…
A team of scientists and students from TU Delft in the Netherlands has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi – an international race that pushes the limits of physical artificial intelligence, challenging teams to fly…
New fixed-wing VTOL platform expands Delair’s reach in civilian and defense applications Delair Introduces the DT61 for Extended-Range Operations Toulouse-based drone manufacturer Delair has announced the launch of its newest drone, the DT61, expanding its portfolio with a heavy-lift, long-range…
New Autonomous Cargo Drone Initiative Targets Medical Delivery in Remote African Communities Transforming Humanitarian Logistics with Drone Technology At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, a new partnership between Aviation Sans Frontières and UK-based drone company Windracers was…