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.
Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
New update delivers user-driven interface improvements, expanded visualization tools, and enhanced file format support. Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Mapper® v26.2, the latest version of its all-in-one GIS…
GeoCue Expands LP360 with Advanced Visualization Tools
New 3D Model Mesh and Gaussian Splatting Add-Ons Unveiled at INTERGEO 2025 GeoCue has introduced two new visualization features for its LP360 software platform at INTERGEO 2025. The company announced the release of the 3D Model Mesh Add-On…
BVLOS NPRM Comment Period Closes as FAA Faces Shutdown Challenges
Industry Voices Concern Over Potential Impact on Small Operators and First Responders The 60-day public comment period for the FAA’s long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) closed on October 6,…
Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy
Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10…
Government Shutdown Casts Shadow Over FAA Operations and Commercial Drone Progress
As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks…
New Japanese Agriculture Spray Drone: 1.5 Hectares on 1 Battery
New 15L spray drone features enhanced waterproofing, AI-powered autonomy, and expanded coverage for Japanese farms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial…
Arrive AI and Skye Air Mobility Partner to Expand Secure Drone Delivery in India
New Collaboration to Bring Patented Autonomous Delivery Technology to Millions Arrive AI, a leader in autonomous delivery networks, has announced a major international partnership with Skye Air Mobility, India’s top hyperlocal drone…
Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent…
The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture‘s fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry…
AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security
As plant diseases continue to threaten global food security, AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are revolutionizing early detection methods, offering scalable, efficient, and accurate solutions for modern agriculture. …
Congress Moves to Fast-Track U.S. Military Drone Production and Exports: LEAD Act
Laws proposed to encourage production, export of drones for defense By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it easier to produce U.S.-made drones for the Department of Defense…