Industries
This category examines how drones are used across key industries in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Articles focus on operational efficiency, data collection, automation, and compliance, showcasing how unmanned aerial systems support modern industrial workflows.
Texas DPS Drone Missions over Protests Focused on Public Safety, Not Surveillance — DRONELIFE…
Texas DPS launches drone flights in response to No Kings protest By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Texas Department of Public Safety flew 16 drone missions in the state on Oct. 18 in relation to the No Kings protests, keeping…
Pentagon’s DOGE Unit Takes the Lead in Revamping U.S. Military Drone Procurement
As the U.S. pushes for domestic drone production, funding and execution lag behind policy goals The Pentagon’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is taking a central role in reshaping how the U.S. military acquires drones.…
Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm…
U.S. Officials Call for Commerce Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny of DJI and Other Chinese Tech…
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Commerce Department to Probe China-Tied Tech in Drone Sector A consortium of U.S. congressional leaders has formally urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to China across…
Inside the Royal Navy’s “Rattler” Revolution: Uncrewed Vessels Escort Warships from 500 Miles Away
Royal Navy Tests “Rattler” Swarm of Uncrewed Boats in Landmark Sea Trial SYOS Aerospace-developed vessels demonstrate fast-track innovation and progress toward a Hybrid Navy The Royal Navy has taken a major step toward a future fleet that…
Behind the Headlines: Inside Wingcopter’s Bold Plan to Modernize Mexico’s Medical Supply Chain
Wingcopter, logistics company team up for deliveries in Mexico By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A German drone development company and a Mexican logistics company are teaming up to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach corners of…
Building Smarter, Flying Further: How HP’s Additive Manufacturing Team Is Changing the Way Drones…
As the U.S. and its allies race to secure their drone supply chains, a quiet revolution is happening inside HP’s additive manufacturing division. At the intersection of digital design, advanced materials, and scalable production, the team…
From New Hampshire to the World: ePropelled Expands with Smart Power for Drones
ePropelled relies on innovation, strong supply chains for growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the increasingly competitive world of drone-component manufacturing, technological innovation and access to the supply chains that…
Autonomous Methane Detection Drones Earn EPA Approval for Oil and Gas Compliance
Percepto system authorized as Alternative Test Method under OOOOa and OOOOb The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Percepto’s autonomous OGI drone system as an Alternative Test Method under Subparts OOOOa and OOOOb. The…
FCC Expands National Security Rules: What It Could Mean for DJI Drones
Potential Impacts on the U.S. Drone Market The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on October 28, 2025 to expand its authority over telecommunications equipment considered a national security concern. The new rules allow the…