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Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett is a technology journalist covering drone innovation, policy changes, and global industry developments. She tracks regulatory updates and market shifts across the US, EU, and Australia, delivering accurate and timely reporting on the evolving UAV landscape.

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XTEND and JFB Unveil $1.5 Billion Merger to Create XTEND AI Robotics

Laura Bennett Jul 27, 2026 0

The all-stock deal, expected to close mid-2026, will create a Nasdaq-listed defense robotics company trading under the ticker XTND. Israeli defense technology company XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced a $1.5…

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Perceptual Robotics Secures £4 Million Funding to Expand Turbine Inspection Drone Operations

Laura Bennett Jul 24, 2026 0

Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital. Perceptual Robotics has secured over £4 million (approximately $5.3…

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Solapur Police Utilize ideaForge Q6 V2 Drones for Pandharpur Wari Pilgrimage Security

Laura Bennett Jul 24, 2026 0

The Pandharpur Wari Pilgrimage The Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage with a history spanning nearly 800 years. Each year, millions of devotees, known as warkaris, undertake a journey of approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) to…

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Archer Introduces Halo, Its New Commercial Autonomous VTOL Developed in Partnership with Anduril

Laura Bennett Jul 23, 2026 0

Archer Aviation Introduces Halo Autonomous VTOL Platform Archer Aviation has announced the launch of Halo, a commercial variant of a dual-use platform developed in collaboration with Anduril Industries. The unveiling took place on July 22,…

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ABZ Innovation Milestones Highlight Company’s Progress and Future Potential

Laura Bennett Jul 23, 2026 0

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill ABZ Innovation Expands Manufacturing Capabilities ABZ Innovation, a Hungarian company specializing in the production of spraying drones, is experiencing significant growth as it prepares to open a…

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Powerus Introduces U.S.-Manufactured Heavy-Lift Drones for Agricultural Use

Laura Bennett Jul 23, 2026 0

Powerus Expands into Agriculture Market By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Powerus, a Florida-based manufacturer of heavy-lift drones for defense and commercial applications, has established a new agriculture division to promote its…

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Sila Secures $300 Million to Strengthen U.S. Drone Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Laura Bennett Jul 22, 2026 0

Sila Secures $300 Million for Silicon Anode Production Expansion Sila has raised $300 million in private funding aimed at expanding the production of its silicon-carbon battery anode technology in the United States. This investment will…

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Government Guide Indicates Shift in Counter-UAS Strategy, Raising Concerns for Drone Industry

Laura Bennett Jul 22, 2026 0

New Guide Addresses Drone Threats in Security Environment The U.S. Department of War's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has published a guide titled Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS, which outlines a…

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As Drone Traffic Increases, Skypuzzler Advocates for Non-AI Solutions in Airspace Safety

Laura Bennett Jul 22, 2026 0

Danish Airspace Deconfliction Company Targets U.S. Market By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Introduction to Skypuzzler As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks effective strategies to manage low-altitude airspace amid the…

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FCC Proposes Sales Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones to Revamp Drone Supply Chain

Laura Bennett Jul 22, 2026 0

FCC Seeks Public Comment on Foreign Drone Restrictions The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is advancing its initiative to reshape the U.S. drone market. On Tuesday, the agency announced it is seeking public input on the potential…

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