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Dryad Networks Wins XPRIZE Wildfire Award for Drones, Sensor Networks ↗
The Berlin company’s Silvanet sensor network and Silvaguard drones detected, verified and suppressed target fires during the Autonomous Wildfire Response finals in Alaska.
UAF Ice Tower Gives ACUASI a Controlled Testbed for Drone Icing Research ↗
The Supercooled Water Experimental Arctic Tower creates calibrated icing conditions so researchers and students can study how ice buildup affects drone lift, control and performance.
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6 ↗
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m.
Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks ↗
Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and…
Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market ↗
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim…
The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think ↗
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S.
Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company ↗
Combination with Aureus Greenway Holdings is expected to close October 1 as the autonomous systems company scales U.S.
Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility ↗
9,000-square-meter Delft headquarters expands radar development, production and support as global demand for drone detection grows Robin Radar Systems has opened a new 9,000-square-meter headquarters in Delft,…
Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems ↗
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and…
DoorDash Unveils Purpose-Built Drone and End-to-End Delivery System ↗
DoorDash Air combines a new six-propeller aircraft with restaurant loading infrastructure and the company’s existing delivery marketplace DoorDash has unveiled a purpose-built delivery drone and supporting system for…
Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026 ↗
The company’s first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms.
Matternet Unveils M3 Autonomous Drone Delivery Platform for Rooftop Micro-Hubs ↗
The next-generation system pairs a new aircraft, dock and drop-box portal so restaurants, retailers and hospitals can send packages without staff on site, with commercial service targeted for the second half of 2027.
Blue Marble Moves Toward an End-to-End Geospatial Workflow ↗
New Global Mapper subscription brings geospatial tools together as Blue Marble builds deeper connections between drone data, desktop analysis and field operations For drone mapping professionals, collecting data is only…
DIU Launches $100 Million Challenge for Low-Cost ISR Aircraft ↗
U.S. and international manufacturers invited to compete, with up to $250 million more budgeted for development and scaled production The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched a $100 million competition to identify…
U.S. Awards Amprius Up to $75 Million to Expand Domestic Drone Battery Production ↗
Federal grant will support conversion of an existing EV battery line to produce high-energy-density cells for Group 1, 2 and 3 drones Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) has received a federal grant of up to $75 million…
Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for Home Improvement Supplies ↗
Pilot with Wing and DoorDash brings tools, paint products and household essentials to customers near Charlotte in as fast as 20 minutes Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) has launched its first drone delivery service, offering customers…
What Can Cities Regulate About Drone Delivery? ↗
Colorado proposal focuses on launch hubs as FAA authority limits local control of aircraft operation The City of Northglenn, Colorado, is considering new rules for commercial drone delivery hubs as the industry expands…
Testing Electric Aviation for Rural EMS ↗
BETA Technologies, Metro Aviation and Washington County EMS test how electric aviation could support disaster response and medical operations in Texas BETA Technologies and Metro Aviation have completed an electric…
Beyond the Drone and Dock: Building a System for Autonomous Operations ↗
SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace combine infrastructure, software and integration expertise for U.S.
Counter-Drone Optics Maker Opens US Headquarters, Plans Detroit Factory ↗
UK company helps operators detect, track and classify airborne threats; US manufacturing is planned for 2026 OpenWorks Engineering has opened a US regional headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia.
SkyeBrowse Adds Crash Analysis Tools and Drone-Based Crowd Counts ↗
New features bring vehicle damage measurements, collision review and estimated headcounts into the company’s mapping platform.
Helping Drones Navigate without GPS ↗
Massachusetts company Skyline Nav AI uses cameras and sensors to guide aircraft when GPS signals are blocked or disrupted By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Since it first began to be widely adopted for commercial…
Guest Post: Why Drones May Change How We Operate in the Atmosphere ↗
Commercial drones have made their name by observing the world below.
Fire Foresight Wins $500,000 XPRIZE Wildfire Award ↗
The Australian-British team met the competition’s 10-minute detection gate during Finals Testing near Nenana, Alaska, linking fixed cameras, AI and drone swarms into a single detect, verify and act chain.
Rincell Debuts New Drone Battery Cell at DroneX ↗
The Fremont cell maker makes its European debut in London with an NDAA-compliant tabless 21700 cell rated for 100A continuous discharge and already shipping to drone manufacturers.
Proposed U.S.–Ukraine Drone Deal Reflects Ukraine’s Growing Defense Industry Role ↗
The agreement could expand U.S. testing and production of Ukrainian technology as other countries build similar partnerships.
Army Drone Magnet Deal Raises a Bigger Question: When Can the Supply Chain Be Fully Domestic? ↗
Vulcan Elements already makes rare earth magnets in North Carolina and is building a larger plant.
Bill Would Require Drone Operators to Acknowledge Safety Rules Before Their First Flight ↗
House committee advances a proposal to put safety information in front of operators when they set up a new drone.
EagleNXT Ships U.S.-Built Drones to Army Training Center ↗
The company’s Texas facility has delivered nine eBee VISION kits to Fort Irwin and begun shipping MicaSense sensors to commercial customers.
Alaska Drone Program Flies Blood Samples 1,000 Kilometers for Olympic Anti-Doping Agency ↗
A Windracers ULTRA operated by the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration carried chilled human blood samples on an 8-hour, 47-minute round trip from Nenana, testing whether long-range drones can move…