News
The News category delivers timely updates on drone technology, legislation, and industry developments affecting the US, EU, and Australian markets. Coverage includes regulatory changes, technological advances, and key events shaping the global drone ecosystem.
Archer Introduces Halo, Its New Commercial Autonomous VTOL Developed in Partnership with Anduril
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,…
ABZ Innovation Milestones Highlight Company’s Progress and Future Potential
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…
Powerus Introduces U.S.-Manufactured Heavy-Lift Drones for Agricultural Use
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…
Sila Secures $300 Million to Strengthen U.S. Drone Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
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…
Government Guide Indicates Shift in Counter-UAS Strategy, Raising Concerns for Drone Industry
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…
As Drone Traffic Increases, Skypuzzler Advocates for Non-AI Solutions in Airspace Safety
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…
FCC Proposes Sales Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones to Revamp Drone Supply Chain
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…
Elistair and Exail Introduce Tethered Drone Surveillance for Autonomous Maritime Vessels
Elistair and Exail Collaborate on Tethered Drone Integration Elistair and Exail have announced a partnership to integrate the Khronos automated tethered DroneBox with Exail's DriX unmanned surface vessel. This collaboration aims to enhance…
DARPA Initiates $6.5 Million Challenge to Innovate Heavy-Lift Drone Technology
DARPA Launches Challenge for Heavy-Lift Drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is addressing a significant challenge in the drone industry: the low payload-to-weight ratio of…
ePropelled Accelerates Drone Production with New SKYLARK Propulsion System
ePropelled Unveils New Integrated Propulsion System for UAVs ePropelled has introduced an integrated propulsion system aimed at simplifying the manufacturing process of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while enhancing their performance. The…