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Ryan Collins

Ryan Collins is a drone enthusiast and industrial applications researcher covering both hobbyist innovation and professional use cases. His writing bridges recreational drone culture with industrial deployment in sectors such as construction, agriculture, inspection, and surveying.

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DJI Launches Neo 2: A Compact Follow-Me Camera Drone with Big Upgrades

Ryan Collins Nov 14, 2025 1

At 151 grams, the Neo 2 brings advanced tracking and safety features to beginner-friendly flight DJI has launched the Neo 2, a small and lightweight personal camera drone designed to make aerial filming easier for beginners. Weighing just…

Agriculture

Omnisys Introduces BRO C-UAS Platform for Airport Protection

Ryan Collins Nov 13, 2025 2

New optimization system aims to reduce drone-related disruptions and support airport continuity Omnisys has released its BRO C-UAS platform, a real-time optimization system designed to help airports respond to unauthorized drone activity.…

Agriculture

CHAOS Industries Raises $510 Million to Expand Drone Threat Detection Radar Systems

Ryan Collins Nov 13, 2025 1

The Los Angeles-based firm secures major funding to scale up its radar solutions for unmanned aerial systems. In a signal moment for the unmanned systems industry, CHAOS Industries announced that it has raised US $510 millionin a Series D…

Agriculture

Amprius Launches Korea Battery Alliance to Advance Global Energy Supply Chain

Ryan Collins Nov 13, 2025 1

Partnership expands Amprius’ international presence and supports next-generation battery commercialization Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced the creation of the Amprius Korea Battery Alliance, a strategic initiative…

Agriculture

Archer Aviation to Acquire Los Angeles Airport as Strategic Air Taxi Hub and AI Testbed

Ryan Collins Nov 13, 2025 1

Acquisition Overview Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has announced an agreement to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) in Los Angeles for approximately $126 million in cash. The 80-acre site will serve as both the operational…

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Ukraine’s Drone Boom: How Wartime Innovation Is Reshaping the Global Drone Industry

Ryan Collins Nov 13, 2025 1

As the war in Ukraine continues, the country has achieved something few could have predicted three years ago. Once a consumer of imported drone technology, Ukraine now produces an estimated four million drones every year—more than all NATO…

Agriculture

From Store to Sky: Zipline and Walmart Grow Drone Delivery Network in Texas

Ryan Collins Nov 12, 2025 1

Zipline, Walmart expand drone deliveries in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An increasing number of people are getting delivery of everyday items delivered to their doorsteps via drone, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of…

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Beyond Flight: How Drone Payload Capabilities Define Real-World Value and Efficiency

Ryan Collins Nov 11, 2025 1

Commercial drones have evolved far beyond their origins as simple flying cameras. Today, real performance is defined not by flight time or range, but by the intelligence, precision, and efficiency of the payloads they carry. In this guest…

Agriculture

Unidentified Drone Incursions at Belgium Nuclear Plant Highlight Growing Critical Infrastructure…

Ryan Collins Nov 11, 2025 2

Multiple unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles recently entered restricted airspace above Belgium’s Doel Nuclear Power Plant. The event has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure across Europe. The…

Agriculture

US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion

Ryan Collins Nov 9, 2025 1

According to a recent article by Reuters, the United States Army is preparing a major acquisition push in unmanned systems, with a goal of procuring at least one million drones over the next two to three years. A Massive Increase in Scale…

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