New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering...
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SoftBank Deploys Tethered Drones to Restore Communications in Flood-Stricken Monzencho
Innovative Drone System Rapidly Reestablishes Mobile Networks Using Radio on Fiber Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese industrial conglomerate SoftBank Corp. recently announced that...
DroneUp Receives FAA Part 135 Certification for Drone Delivery
Certification Enables Expanded BVLOS Operations in Dallas Fort Worth DroneUp has announced a major milestone in its drone delivery efforts. The company has secured a Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification allows DroneUp...
RGB Labs: Open Platform AI Technology for Unmanned Systems
At the FIX2024 conference in Daegu, South Korea, RGB Labs showcased its cutting-edge product, Arion, an AI-powered edge computer designed to elevate unmanned systems to the next level. With a client base that includes the Korean military and international drone...
UK Firefighters Deploy Autonomous Drone Swarms in Groundbreaking Wildfire Prevention Test
Windracers’ AI-Powered Ultra UAVs Show Promise in Early Detection and Rapid Response to Wildfires by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Windracers, a UK-based autonomous cargo drone developer, recently announced that their flagship Ultra UAV had been tested by the...
BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders
Partnership Aims to Eliminate the Need for Visual Observers in Emergency Drone Deployments BRINC, a leading innovator in drone technology for first responders, has announced a strategic partnership with Echodyne, a company known for its advanced ground-based radar systems. This...
Flytrex Reaches New Heights: 100,000 Drone Deliveries and Counting in the U.S.
Flytrex hits milestone of 100,000 food deliveries by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flytrex, a drone-based food delivery service with operations in North Carolina and Texas, on Tuesday announced it had reached the milestone of making 100,000 food deliveries, making...
Skydio Upgrades Connectivity for the X10
Multi-Modal Connectivity and Advanced Features to Improve Mission Success US drone manufacturer Skydio has announced significant upgrades to its X10 drone connectivity solutions, aiming to address and overcome limitations in traditional point-to-point connectivity. With the X10 on the market for...
Adam Bry’s Compelling Testimony on the US Drone Industry
Skydio CEO Highlights Challenges in Competing with China Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, Inc., provided crucial insights during his testimony this morning before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. His testimony was part of the presentation titled...
New Drones in India: Surveyaan V1 Receives Certification
Surveyaan V1 Drone by Nibrus Technologies Receives DGCA Type Certification New Certification Marks a Milestone for India’s Drone Industry Nibrus Technologies, a drone manufacturer in India, has announced that its Surveyaan V1 drone has received Type Certification from the Directorate...