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New Hampshire facility set to produce NDAA-compliant propulsion systems as defense demand grows Global propulsion solutions provider ePropelled, Inc. announced a major expansion of its U.S. operations, positioning itself as the first American-based drone component manufacturer with a fully compliant Department of Defense supply chain. The move comes as legislative efforts to limit imports of […] The post ePropelled Expands U.S. Manufacturing to Meet Rising Demand for Drone Components appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Project ULTRA Demonstration Validates Safe BVLOS Operations in Controlled Airspace Skyways has completed a series of historic cargo drone flights under the Department of Defense’s Project ULTRA, marking a major step forward in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Over 12 days, the Texas-based company conducted medium-range flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base […] The post Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Canadian company ZenaTech seeks to grow with flight school purchase By DRONELIFE Features EditorJim Magill A fast-growing Canada-based AI drone and software company is planning to expand its Drone as a Service (DaaS) business by purchasing a flight school in Florida that offers instruction for both Part 107 pilots, as well as for those training […] The post Canada’s ZenaTech Targets Multiple Acquisitions in Rapid Expansion Strategy appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New plan sets out airspace, enforcement, and industry actions for the next decade Ireland has published its National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document launched on August 20, 2025, and sets a long-term path to grow drone services while protecting safety, security, privacy, and the environment. The framework focuses on three areas: Use […] The post Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Group 2 UAS supports long-range reconnaissance and battlefield adaptability AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has delivered its first P550™ autonomous Group 2 eVTOL unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the U.S. Army under the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The delivery marks the start of integration into Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigades and other designated units. The […] The post AeroVironment Delivers First P550 Autonomous eVTOL Systems to U.S. Army appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AI-driven counter-drone capabilities strengthened through regional support DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has announced the expansion of its support for Ukraine through a newly established local partnership. The move builds on the company’s role as a counter-drone (C-UAS) provider in the country since the beginning of hostilities, supplying systems that defend military, infrastructure, and civilian assets from evolving […] The post DroneShield Expands Ukrainian Presence with Local Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New “Zipotle” service begins with early access program in Rowlett, TX Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a new partnership with Zipline, the autonomous delivery company, to launch drone delivery of digital orders in the Dallas area. The program, branded as Zipotle, begins with early access in Rowlett, Texas, and is expected to expand to more […] The post Chipotle Partners with Zipline to Launch Drone Delivery in Dallas appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

WarrenUAS, a leading provider of drone education services through Warren Community College in Washington Township, New Jersey, recently announced that they will be showcasing their program at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, from Sep. 2-4. Members of the staff will be at Booth #249 in the exhibition hall to share their expertise and […] The post WarrenUAS Showcases Drone Education at CUAV Expo 2025 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New KULR ONE Air platform set for Q4 2025 productio KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) has announced new strategic partnerships with Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) and Molicel, a subsidiary of Taiwan Cement (TWSE: 1101.TW). The collaboration will support the launch of KULR ONE Air (K1A), a family of advanced battery systems built for […] The post KULR Partners with Amprius and Molicel to Launch Advanced Drone Batteries appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Taiwan’s Historic Drone Procurement and Classification Shift In a landmark move, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled a series of aggressive procurement plans and regulatory changes aimed at drastically expanding its fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next two years. The MND, responding to accelerating pressure from Beijing, published tender notices […] The post Treating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Gather AI, a leader in artificial intelligence for logistics, recently announced their first dealer partnership with Burwell Material Handling to bring their AI warehouse drone technology to retail locations nationwide. Burwell will distribute both Gather AI’s drone-based and Material Handling Equipment Vision camera solutions to customers across their 20 brick and mortar centers across the […] The post Gather AI and Burwell Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Warehouse Optimization with Drone Inventory Scanning appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Young drone company SiFly scores world flight endurance record By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Seeking to capitalize on the anticipated boom in market opportunities for long-range UAV operations, California-based SiFly, a brand-new drone manufacturer, on August 19 announced it has set a new world record for flight endurance by a small electrically powered multi-rotor […] The post Flying Into the Future: SiFly’s Q12 Breaks Drone Endurance Barriers appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve precision agriculture and related applications. The company says the sensor will provide farmers, researchers, and environmental managers with more accurate, high-resolution data […] The post AgEagle Launches RedEdge-P Green Camera for Precision Agriculture appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New AI-enhanced counter-drone system integrates cyber, radar, and jamming technologies D-Fend Solutions has announced the launch of EnforceAir PLUS, a counter-drone system that combines radio frequency (RF) cyber-driven detection and takeover technology with radar detection and optional RF jamming. The system is designed to provide layered protection against unauthorized drones in military and civilian environments. […] The post D-Fend Solutions Launches EnforceAir PLUS appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The United States’ decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian goods threatens to disrupt India’s burgeoning drone sector. In late July 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from India. It now appears (as of August, 2025) that the rate may double to 50% in response to India’s continued Russian oil purchases. […] The post The Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Indian Drone Industry appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article