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.
Terra Drone Signs DEFTECH for Malaysia Defense Hub and Begins C-UAS System for Critical…
Two same-day announcements from Tokyo position Terra Drone across the ASEAN defense market and peacetime infrastructure protection, extending the company’s defense push from March 2026. Terra Drone Corporation announced two…
Robin Radar Opens Northern Virginia Facility to Meet Growing U.S. C-UAS Demand
On August 26, 2026, Robin Radar Systems, a Dutch manufacturer specializing in drone detection technology, officially inaugurated its new facility in Sterling, Virginia. The choice of location was driven by the area's strategic position and…
Thales and Kelly Hills Introduce BVLOS Drone Network for Kansas Agriculture
Kansas BVLOS Drone Network to Support Agricultural Operations The Kansas Department of Agriculture has partnered with Thales and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems to establish a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network aimed at…
Firestorm Labs Conducts Onboard Drone Manufacturing Tests with U.S. Navy
Firestorm Labs Demonstrates 3D Printing Capabilities Aboard USS Essex More than 1,000 UAV Components Produced During Military Exercise By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Firestorm Labs, a manufacturer based in San Diego, showcased its…
Drone Interference Continues to Hinder Wildfire Response Efforts Across the Western U.S.
Unauthorized Drone Flights Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Oregon By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As wildfires continue to impact large areas of the western United States, unauthorized drone activity poses significant challenges to…
First Breach Achieves Milestone with Initial Drone Flight Amid Nasdaq Trading Launch
First Breach Inc. Advances into Drone Manufacturing First Breach Inc., a defense manufacturer based in Hagerstown, Maryland, has successfully completed the first flight of its proprietary drone prototype. This achievement marks a…
Gremsy USA Introduces Blue UAS-Cleared Payload Line Amid Changing Drone Supply Chains
Gremsy USA Expands U.S. Production with NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads Gremsy USA has launched three NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-cleared drone payloads aimed at the U.S. market. This initiative aligns with federal policies that increasingly…
SiFly Secures $20 Million to Expand U.S. Production of Long-Endurance Drones
SiFly Aviation Secures $20 Million in Series A Funding Funding to Enhance Production and Development SiFly Aviation has successfully raised $20 million in Series A funding aimed at expanding the U.S. production of its long-endurance Q12…
Flying Lion Introduces Remote Staffing Solution for Round-the-Clock DFR Operations
Flying Lion Launches Remote Staffing Service for Drone Operations Flying Lion has introduced a new Remote Staffing Service aimed at assisting public safety and security organizations in operating Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs…
U.S. Army Advances Thermal Imaging Program for Next-Generation Drone Sensors
Teledyne FLIR OEM Joins DUTCH Initiative for Advanced Thermal Imaging Technology Teledyne FLIR OEM has been selected to support a U.S. Army initiative aimed at advancing next-generation uncooled thermal imaging technology. The company will…