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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No, DJI drones will not be banned in the U.S. after all
The fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed this month, solidifying funding priorities and policy directives for the United States Department of Defense. And while the sweeping legislation touches nearly every corner of U.S. defense strategy, one notable...
Draganfly Completes Initial Test Flights for Mass General Brigham Drone Delivery Project
Exploring UAVs for Healthcare Logistics: Reducing Delays and Improving Access to Critical Medical Supplies in the Greater Boston Area by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Saskatoon, Saskatchewan company Draganfly Inc, a drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the...
NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden’s signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses...
Laser Communication on Drones: A New Frontier for Resilient Data Transfer
Cucuyo and Cavok UAS Partner to Demonstrate Laser Communication Technology on UAVs German-based Cucuyo and French company Cavok UAS have announced a strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Cucuyo’s innovative laser communication terminal into Cavok’s professional...
SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Announce eVTOL Plans for Osaka
“Osaka Diamond Routes” to Offer Scenic Air Travel and Enhanced Urban Mobility SkyDrive Inc. and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. have revealed plans for the “Osaka Diamond Routes,” a future eVTOL network designed to enhance mobility in Osaka, Japan. The announcement...
Drones Deliver Holiday Cheer: Wing Partners with DoorDash for Mall-Based Drone Delivery
Revolutionizing Shopping in Dallas-Fort Worth: Wing’s High-Speed Drones Bring Gifts and Meals to Your Doorstep in Minutes by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Reindeer with milk and cookies in tow this holiday season? Try drones. Wing is excited to...
Inspired Flight Drones Achieve Both Green UAS and Blue UAS Certifications
New Certifications Highlight NDAA Compliance and Cybersecurity Standards for Secure Drone Operations Inspired Flight has announced that its IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat drones have received Green UAS certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). These certifications ensure...
Oklahoma Governor Stitt’s Taiwan Visit Expands Drone and Aerospace Partnerships
State-Level Collaboration Advances U.S. Drone Market and Strengthens Economic Ties with Taiwan in Energy and Aerospace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab As the United States works to increase its presence within the global drone market by collaboration, individual...
Sky Elements Sets Guinness World Record with 5,000-Drone Gingerbread Village Holiday Show
Sky Elements scores another world record for holiday drone show By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Sky Elements, the largest drone show company in the U.S., has been racking up world records for some time now, but its most recent...