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This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation are opening a fixed hydrogen drone port on the Seto Inland Sea coast to link Hiroshima’s mainland with Osakikamijima and surrounding islands. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation have partnered to install Japan’s first permanent hydrogen drone port […] The pos…

Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless […] The post DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building C…

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Cargo drone platform joins FAA-reviewed aircraft list, potentially streamlining future operator approvals Michigan-based drone manufacturer blueflite announced that its Cobalt 461 cargo drone has been added to the FAA’s Section 44807 Approved UAS List, indicating that the aircraft has already undergone FAA review as part of the agency’s advanced operations approval process. The FAA’s Section […] …

Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes

Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.

A new MIT-designed lidar chip uses specially engineered antennas to reduce interference and widen the sensor’s field of view. From self-driving cars navigating busy streets to drones surveying disaster zones, lidar has become one of the most important technologies for helping machines perceive the world in three dimensions. By sending out rapid pulses of infrared [...]

This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.     The Tokyo company’s new multicopter pairs auxiliary wings with its 4D GRAVITY airframe to extend range and payload performance for SkyHub deliveries. Aeronext has introduced a new logistics drone prototype built around ActiveWing, a structural technology that mounts independently moving auxil…

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Federal, state and local officials are closely […] The post FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need fo…

New training program helps medical personnel deliver critical supplies faster while reducing risk to soldiers The U.S. Army’s 44th Medical Brigade is expanding its use of drones to support battlefield medical operations, highlighting a growing military focus on unmanned systems for logistics and sustainment. According to a recent announcement from the XVIII Airborne Corps, two […] The post Army M…

Lidar company’s agreement with German counter-UAS firm highlights growing market for drone detection and interception technologies Shares of lidar manufacturer Ouster rose sharply last week after the company announced a strategic partnership with German counter-UAS company ARGUS Interception. The market reaction reflects growing investor interest in technologies that support drone detection, trac…

Recent airport disruptions highlight a growing challenge: detecting an object in protected airspace is often easier than identifying it, locating its operator, or determining its intent. Recent reports of drone-related disruptions at airports in Europe have renewed concerns about airspace security. In May, authorities temporarily halted operations at Munich Airport after pilots reported a possibl…

UgCS 6.0 releases June 9 with Large Area Splitting for drone magnetic surveys. Tie lines, historical line matching, and Smart AGL 2.0. Full walkthrough coming at launch.

Drone-mounted system helps military users detect and locate drone operators, control stations, jammers, and other RF emitters in contested environments. Sky Spy and Evolve Dynamics have announced a partnership to integrate airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities across Evolve Dynamics’ unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), following a recent demonstration with the French Armed Forces. The …

Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Airspace Security as Governments Expand Counter-UAS Authorities Motorola Solutions announced plans to acquire counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, a move that reflects the growing importance of counter-UAS technology for public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. The companies announced the definitive agr…

Unmanned Systems Technology reports, "Volatus Aerospace Inc. has been selected to advance to the next phase of evaluation... The post Volatus Aerospace Clears Key Milestone in U.S. Drone Dominance Initiative appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Red Cat, Ondas, and Unusual Machines Gain as Investors Respond to Growing Federal Support for U.S. Drone Industry Several publicly traded U.S. drone companies saw significant stock price gains this week as investors reacted to a series of government actions and reports pointing toward increased support for domestic drone manufacturing. Shares of drone companies including […] The post Government S…

A California fire district’s experience highlights a growing challenge for public safety drone programs: turning flight data into operational intelligence. As public safety agencies expand their use of drones, the challenge is no longer simply getting aircraft into the air. Increasingly, agencies must manage growing fleets, larger volumes of data, and more complex operations while […] The post As…

The FAA Type-Certified operator becomes the first publicly reporting pure-play drone delivery company as it scales healthcare, retail, and restaurant operations. Matternet has raised approximately $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement and completed a go-public reverse merger with Los Altos Ventures Corp., now renamed Matternet, Inc. The Mountain View company is the only operator hold…

Montana-based drone company says designation validates long-term commitment to secure U.S. manufacturing Skyfish  has achieved both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, marking a significant milestone for the U.S.-based drone manufacturer as demand grows for secure and domestically sourced drone systems in government and critical infrastructure operations. The announcement was mad…