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Germany’s Sentinel Platform Redefines Aerial Defense with Radar-Carrying Drones and Interceptor Missiles by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As rapid advances in UAS technology are increasing opportunities for the military use or drones, countries around the world are looking to employ the same technological tools to develop counter-drone systems. Alpine Eagle, a company based in […] The post Alpine Eagle Unveils World’s First Drone-Based Counter-UAS Swarm System appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Commercial UAV Expo offers full scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities for university students using UAS for good—applications due June 6. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced their final call for submissions for the second annual UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship, designed to support university […] The post Final Call: UAV Empower Scholarship Opens Doors for Students Driving Social Impact with Drones appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Industry leaders at XPONENTIAL 2025 emphasize that Safety Management Systems are essential—and scalable—for all drone operations, from startups to major carriers. By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, a panel of aviation safety experts from the FAA, Amazon Prime Air, Causey Aviation Unmanned and UPS Flight Forward gathered to discuss a crucial topic […] The post Beyond Compliance: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping SMS for Scalable and Safe Drone Operations appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New License Tier Makes Drone Light Shows More Accessible to Creators, Educators, and Hobbyist SPH Engineering, the developer of Drone Show Software, has announced a new free software tier designed to bring drone-based entertainment to a broader audience. The Drone Show Software (DSS) Lite License allows users to create and run synchronized light shows with […] The post SPH Engineering Launches Free Drone Show Software Lite License appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Groundbreaking competition tests autonomous drones across air, land, and water Michigan Debuts Landmark Autonomous Drone Event Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially launched the Uncrewed Triple Challenge (UTC) May 20, a state-sponsored competition pushing the boundaries of autonomous drone capabilities. The event, which tests drones on land, in the air, and over water, is a first-of-its-kind competition […] The post Michigan Launches First-Ever Uncrewed Triple Challenge appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Northern Plains UAS Test Site extends reach beyond home state By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), which has been at the forefront in making North Dakota a leader in the cause of advancing autonomous unmanned air mobility, is working to bring its solutions to other states across the […] The post From North Dakota to the Nation: NPUASTS Expands BVLOS Capabilities Across the U.S. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, amidst the cutting-edge technology and UAV innovation, one unforgettable moment stood out – when Travis Claypool, a UAV engineer with SPH Engineering, walked away from the CubePilot after party with a gold-plated Cube Red flight controller in hand. But this wasn’t just about a lucky raffle […] The post Teacher to Tinkerer: Travis Claypool Wins Gold at the CubePilot After Party at XPONENTIAL 2025 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New milestone in Dallas area marks the first use of real-time, automated coordination between commercial BVLOS drone operators. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Flytrex and Wing recently announced their shared implementation of the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Strategic Coordination standard in the United States with a new first-of-its-kind application into daily flight operations […] The post Flytrex and Wing Launch First UTM-Enabled Drone Delivery Collaboration in U.S. appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The real-time video analytics platform will use Series B funding to grow operations and enhance AI innovation across key sectors Unleash live Raises A$17 Million to Fuel Global Growth Unleash live, an Australian-based company known for its AI-powered real-time video analytics platform, has announced the successful close of its Series B funding round. The company […] The post Unleash live Secures A$17 Million to Expand AI-Powered Infrastructure Solutions Globally appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Renewed Partnership to Bring Faster Emergency Aid to 25% of Region’s Population by End of 2026 by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Gothenburg, Sweden-based drone systems developer Everdrone AB recently announced the renewal and significant expansion of its collaboration with Region Västra Götaland (VGR), one of Sweden’s largest regional health authorities. This newly enhanced […] The post Everdrone Expands Medical Drone Network in Sweden’s Västra Götaland Region appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025 […] The post Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New offering aims to simplify operations and investment in drones, supporting scalable, profitable business models Australia-based startup Drone Forge has announced a major milestone in the commercial drone industry: the development and upcoming delivery of the world’s first turn-key fleet of drones. The fleet, known as DF Fleet 1, is expected to be available in […] The post Drone Forge Unveils First Turn-Key Drone Fleet to Scale Commercial Access in Australia appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Michael Hill, Program Manager at the Unmanned Safety Institute, speaks with Drone Radio Show host Randy Goers about how it helps prepare students for viable careers in the drone industry. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Training Tomorrow’s Drone Pilots: Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs […] The post Training Tomorrow’s Drone Pilots: Unmanned Safety Institute on the Drone Radio Show! appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The drone industry stands at a pivotal moment as Project ULTRA demonstrates unprecedented integration between military unmanned systems and civilian airspace, potentially unlocking new possibilities for commercial beyond visual line of sight operations and establishing critical precedents for airspace management that could transform how all drones operate in the National Airspace System. In a panel […] The post Breaking Barriers: Military UAS Project Paves Way for Commercial Drone Integration in National Airspace appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New trials showcase maritime drone deliveries on the Great Lakes and world-first automated water quality monitoring in the UK by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb British drone operator Skyports Drone Services recently announced two exciting projects on either side of the Atlantic, including a scheme to monitor water quality using automated drones and cloud-based […] The post Skyports Drone Services Launches Groundbreaking Projects in US and UK appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications. […] The post Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital platform, the John […] The post John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

In a previous post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability. Now, he provides the deep dive on navigating the complex regulations that impact commercial drone building maintenance in New York City. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. Navigating […] The post How One Service Provider Navigates NYC’s Airspace Rules for Drone Building Maintenance appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At XPONENTIAL 2025, industry leaders reveal how design-driven manufacturing and supply chain innovation are powering a new era for American-made drones The annual XPONENTIAL conference, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems International (AUVSI), brought more than 7,500 global leaders and end users from over 60 countries to Houston, Texas, from May 19–22, […] The post Designing for Scale: How U.S. Drone Manufacturers Are Building a Competitive Edge appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

At XPONENTIAL 2025, the annual gathering of more than 7,500 leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems industry, the topic of U.S. drone policy and national security took center stage. In a panel titled The High Stakes Debate: Security and the Future of Innovation, industry experts tackled how ongoing federal efforts to restrict Chinese […] The post High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership Will Explore Sensor Integration and Payload Development for Rugged UAS Platforms At the 2025 AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference in Houston, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems and Vietnam-based Gremsy JSC announced a new strategic collaboration aimed at advancing payload integration for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a joint press […] The post Ascent AeroSystems and Gremsy Form Strategic Collaboration at XPONENTIAL 2025 appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ANRA Technologies Leads Consortium to Demonstrate Safe Shared Airspace Operations for Emergency and Commercial Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently announced that a grant from the Airspace Modernisation Support Fund (ASF) has been awarded to a consortium led by ANRA Technologies UK Ltd, with partners Lancashire […] The post UK CAA Awards Grant for First Operational Multi-UTM BVLOS Drone Trial appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

The commercial drone industry is evolving fast—with new technologies, regulations, and use cases emerging around the world. Now more than ever, it’s critical to stay informed, share your insights, and help guide the future of the sector. That’s why Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) is launching the 8th Global Drone Industry Survey, and they want your […] The post Help Shape the Future: Participate in the DRONEII 2025 Global Industry Survey appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Company develops hybrid power system for Army drones by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A small private company, which produces heavy-fuel-capable rotary engines and hybrid electric power systems, has designed a system for the U.S. Army that it hopes can serve as a compact, highly efficient power source for the military’s next generation of UAVs […] The post From the Floor of Xponential 2025: LiquidPiston’s Hybrid Power System Offers Army Drones Extended Range and Stealth appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Remote drone inspections from miles away: MFE to demo Skydio X10 and Dock across the U.S. under new FAA authorization by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Edmonton-based MFE Inspection Solutions, a leading provider of advanced inspection tools, has been granted a broad BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver by the FAA to operate […] The post FAA Waiver Enables Fully Remote Drone Inspections with Docked Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article