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Alex Nguyen

Alex Nguyen is a technology reviewer and UAV hardware specialist with a background in electronics and aerial imaging systems. His work focuses on drone platforms, sensors, accessories, and product compatibility across international markets, with an emphasis on performance and compliance.

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New DIU Project Targets Scalable, Containerized Drone Launch and Recovery Systems

Alex Nguyen Feb 6, 2026 0

DoD Seeks Automated Infrastructure to Support Large-Scale Autonomous Drone Operations The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has opened a new Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) seeking industry…

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The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push

Alex Nguyen Feb 5, 2026 0

U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), an acquisition…

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MatrixSpace Expands AI Software Platform to Enable Multi-Sensor, Real-Time Counter-Drone Detection

Alex Nguyen Feb 5, 2026 0

Updated edge-to-cloud architecture supports early warning, threat assessment, and unified airspace awareness MatrixSpace has announced a major update to its MatrixSpace AI Software Platform, expanding its ability to support multi-sensor,…

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Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore

Alex Nguyen Feb 5, 2026 0

How sourcing expectations are changing how drones are engineered Amprius’ newly announced U.S.-based manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy is more than a battery supply-chain milestone. It is another signal that “Made in America”…

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FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should…

Alex Nguyen Dec 31, 2025 1

A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone…

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ZenaTech Expands North American Drone-as-a-Service Network With Three New Acquisitions

Alex Nguyen Dec 30, 2025 1

New U.S. and Canadian holdings strengthen land surveying and service capabilities while supporting growth in key industry sectors ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) has announced the completion of three new Drone as a…

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UK Drone Rules Overhaul: Mandatory Theory Tests and IDs From 2026

Alex Nguyen Dec 30, 2025 1

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has restructured how people must prepare to fly drones and model aircraft outdoors, with new requirements coming into force on January 1, 2026. These changes are designed to raise safety awareness and…

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Amazon Halts Drone Delivery Plans in Italy: A Reminder That Business Factors Matter As Much As…

Alex Nguyen Dec 30, 2025 1

Amazon has paused its plans to launch commercial drone delivery in Italy, even after completing successful test flights and working closely with aviation regulators. The move highlights an important reality in the drone delivery industry:…

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Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators

Alex Nguyen Dec 29, 2025 2

A New Moment for BVLOS Operations Drone operators in the U.S. now have more access to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers than ever before. These waivers allow a single operator to fly longer routes without placing observers along…

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Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?

Alex Nguyen Dec 29, 2025 1

How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. SimActive CEO Philippe Simard DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company…

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