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Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities. A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. governors is calling on federal officials to…

After years of competing with limited resources, the Massachusetts high school team takes first place on the national stage The results of a recent drone competition featuring middle and high school students from across the country proved…

ePropelled Expands New Hampshire Manufacturing Operations U.S. drone propulsion manufacturer ePropelled has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in New Hampshire, supported by $60 million in funding from the…

GeoComm and SkyfireAI Collaborate to Enhance Drone as First Responder Programs Integration Aims to Improve Emergency Response GeoComm and SkyfireAI have announced a new integration designed to enhance the effectiveness of Drone as First…

UK Government Invests in Drone and Autonomous Systems The UK government has announced a significant investment exceeding £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament. This commitment marks one of…

Bristol-based drone company adds Innovate UK backing and a fresh check from Investing for Purpose alongside follow-on from Loggerhead Ventures and One Planet Capital. Perceptual Robotics has secured over £4 million (approximately $5.3…

Seattle-based BRINC secures funding to enhance public safety drone deployment On July 14, 2026, BRINC, a Seattle-based manufacturer of public safety drones, announced a $125 million financing round led by Motorola Solutions, with…

Follow-Up Survey at Browse Island Nature Reserve Parks and Wildlife Service staff have conducted a follow-up survey at Browse Island Nature Reserve and reported no signs of surviving mice, according to the Department of Biodiversity,…

Conroe, Texas Launches Drones as First Responders Program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images: Jim Magill Funding Through Asset Forfeiture The city of Conroe, Texas, has initiated a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program,…

Mullin Highlights Counter-UAS Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect…