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Drones in Agriculture
U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps
As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging…
GrandSKY Launches Foundational Counter-UAS Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base
Integration of AeroVironment’s AV_Halo and Titan-SV marks a key step in layered air defense GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial UAS business and aviation park, has announced the deployment of a foundational counter-uncrewed aircraft…
Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding and Medical Delivery Contract with Narayana Health
A Bengaluru-based startup aims to make drone delivery costs negligible Airbound, an autonomous delivery logistics company based in Bengaluru, India, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health,…
Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones
A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The…
FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?
Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing…
Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?
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…
European Drone Operators Invited to Share Insights in New Industry Survey
The Commercial UAV Forum has launched the European Commercial UAV Industry Survey, an initiative aimed at gathering firsthand insights from drone pilots and operators across Europe. The survey seeks to capture the realities of UAV…
Belgian Authorities Foil Alleged Drone Bomb Plot Against Politicians
Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily…
SimActive Software Supports Highway Ramp Expansion Through Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry
SimActive Inc., a global developer of photogrammetry software, announced that its Correlator3D platform is being used by Settimio Consulting Services to support the engineering design of a major highway ramp expansion. The project leverages…
From Police to Private Sector: Flock Safety Launches Drone-as-Security Platform
Flock Safety introduces new security product for private sector By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Flock Safety, a leading developer of drones as first responder (DFR) programs and other security technology for law enforcement is…