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In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine’s innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can penetrate even the […] The post The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Company Highlights Data Privacy Efforts as Lawmakers and Critics Raise Concerns Over National Security and Supply Chain Dependence DJI Introduces New Data Security Tools DJI has announced the launch of FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the release of its 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These updates are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to address privacy […] The post DJI Announces FlightHub 2 On-Premises and Updated Security White Paper Amid Ongoing U.S. Security Debate appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Facility Will Support Drone Innovation, Job Creation, and Rural Healthcare Solutions The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) marked a major milestone in aviation technology with the grand opening of its Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Oklahoma. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on June 17, celebrated a new chapter in drone and crewed aircraft development. […] The post Choctaw Nation Launches Cutting-Edge Aviation Technology Center in Southeastern Oklahoma appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New radar technology enables rapid, high-performance drone detection for security teams on the move Compact Solutions for Evolving Threats As drones become faster, smaller, and more accessible, the need for flexible and mobile detection systems has grown. Traditional drone detection systems, often built on large, fixed infrastructure, can’t always keep up with the speed and […] The post Low-SWaP Radars Bring Mobile Drone Detection to the Tactical Edge appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Don’t miss Arix Technologies on the Drone Radio Show! Crain Malloy, CEO of Arix Technologies talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s robotic technology used to detect corrosion under insulation and how it benefits the energy industry. Listen here: Craig Malloy is CEO of Arix Technologies, a Houston-based company specializing in robotic solutions for […] The post How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections? appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Utah Facility Doubles Production Capacity for DroneHunter®, TrueView™ Radar, and Drone Interceptors As the threat from small drones continues to grow in modern conflict zones, Fortem Technologies has responded by opening a new 51,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lindon, Utah. The advanced site more than doubles the company’s previous capacity and enables Fortem […] The post Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Japan’s Terra UT drone delivers safer, faster, and more accurate non-destructive testing for FPSO crude oil storage tanks by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese drone and uncrewed mobility company Terradrone recently announced the renewal of its joint research and development agreement with MODEC, another local developer of offshore platforms for the oil and […] The post Terra Drone and MODEC Renew Partnership to Advance Offshore Oil Tank Inspections appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Public safety agencies, industry rely on drone-in-a-box systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A multi-vehicle accident snarls traffic on Texas State Highway 130. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) dispatches a drone housed in a pre-positioned nest to the scene to collect visual data from the wreck site. After completing its mission, the […] The post Drones on Demand: How Automated Systems Are Transforming Emergency Response appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

With growing demand for safer, faster, and smarter inspections, Voliro’s tiltable-rotor drones lead the shift toward autonomous industrial maintenance Voliro Secures Funding to Scale Autonomous Aerial Robots Zurich-based aerial robotics company Voliro has announced the successful extension of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $23 million. Backed by venture capital firms Cherry […] The post Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive […] The post Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Urban Drone Pioneer Matternet Makes UK Debut as Apian Scales Medical Logistics Across London Hospital UK healthcare logistics startup Apian recently announced their newest partner for the NHS drone delivery network in London, American drone delivery company Matternet. Making its operational debut in the UK, Matternet specializes in urban drone delivery, carrying lab samples, pharmaceuticals, […] The post Apian Expands NHS Drone Delivery Network with Matternet Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Strategic alliance brings open-source autonomy and AI swarming tech to Taiwan’s UxV programs A New Era for Taiwan’s Autonomous Defense Systems Auterion, a U.S.-based defense technology company known for its open-source autonomy software, has announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). The collaboration aims to power the next […] The post Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Partner to Advance Defense Drone Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

ASTM International initiative aims to promote safety across fast-growing drone show sector A new task group under ASTM International has been formed to develop formal technical standards for drone show operations. The move comes amid the rapid global expansion of drone light displays and follows a rare accident this year at a Florida drone show […] The post Industry Task Group Forms to Develop Drone Show Safety Standards appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Industry leaders praise executive order’s BVLOS policy By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill President Trump recently issued two executive orders to spur the growth of the U.S. domestic drone industry. While the orders contained a number of provisions such as establishing new rules for advanced air mobility and the use of counter-UAS technologies, drone industry […] The post Trump Executive Orders Push FAA to Act on Long-Awaited BVLOS Rule appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New collaboration supports Europe’s push for AI-powered, sovereign aerial intelligence systems At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space and Quantum Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic cooperation on tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering interoperable, AI-powered systems designed to strengthen European defense capabilities and […] The post Airbus and Quantum Systems Partner to Build Open Reconnaissance Ecosystem for European Defense appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

U.S. energy provider adopts unmanned helicopters to enhance inspection, safety, and emergency response SwissDrones Expands U.S. Presence with Major Energy Sector Contract SwissDrones, a Swiss-based company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, has announced a new agreement with Southern Company, one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Under this contract, Southern Company will […] The post Southern Company to Deploy SwissDrones’ SDO 50 for Infrastructure Monitoring appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Speakers addressing the opening day of the Energy Drone & Robotics […] The post Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New fixed-wing VTOL platform expands Delair’s reach in civilian and defense applications Delair Introduces the DT61 for Extended-Range Operations Toulouse-based drone manufacturer Delair has announced the launch of its newest drone, the DT61, expanding its portfolio with a heavy-lift, long-range aircraft designed for both civilian and defense missions. The announcement was made ahead of the […] The post Delair Unveils DT61 Long-Range Drone with Multi-Mission Capability appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New Autonomous Cargo Drone Initiative Targets Medical Delivery in Remote African Communities Transforming Humanitarian Logistics with Drone Technology At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, a new partnership between Aviation Sans Frontières and UK-based drone company Windracers was announced. The collaboration aims to modernize medical logistics in some of Africa’s most remote regions […] The post Windracers and Aviation Sans Frontières Launch Humanitarian Drone Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

AIRO Group’s Stock Soars After IPO: What Investors Need to Know AIRO Group Holdings, a defense and aerospace technology company, made headlines after its initial public offering (IPO) saw the company’s stock more than double in value on its first day of trading. According to a news story in Barron’s, this remarkable debut reflects growing […] The post Drone Company AIRO’s Stock Skyrockets After IPO Amid Growing Investor Interest appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

DJI Urges Action on Overdue Security Audit DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has publicly called for the U.S. government to begin the security assessment mandated by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a recent blog post, DJI emphasized its readiness to participate in a rigorous, transparent, and […] The post DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Administration Sets Lofty Goal to Ramp Up U.S. Drone Production By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its two recent executive orders the Trump administration has set a lofty goal of establishing the United States as a world leader in drone manufacturing. Industry leaders praised the administration’s ambitious agenda, which includes: expediting the creation of […] The post Can the U.S. Catch Up? Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Spark Drone Manufacturing Boom appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Partnership Enhances Flight Range and Design for Remote Healthcare Acces Wingcopter Optimizes Drone Design for Long-Range Medical Delivery Wingcopter, a developer of delivery drones for critical healthcare supplies, has partnered with Ansys to improve the design and performance of its aircraft. With support from Ansys and its channel partner CADFEM Germany GmbH, Wingcopter is using […] The post Wingcopter Uses Ansys Simulation to Improve Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies [VIDEO] appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

Spanish firm to provide resilient guidance and navigation systems for next-gen tactical VTOL dron UAV Navigation Selected for Key Role in VANTAGE Defense Project UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía has been selected as a core technology provider for the VANTAGE project, a major European initiative to develop advanced tactical VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) unmanned aerial vehicles. […] The post UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Joins EDF-Funded VANTAGE Project to Strengthen European Defense UAV Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article

New integration enables fully automated drone operations for real-time mapping and analysis in the ArcGIS ecosyste FlytBase and Esri Announce Strategic Collaboration FlytBase, a global provider of autonomous drone software, has announced a new partnership with geographic information system (GIS) technology leader Esri. The collaboration enables full integration between FlytBase’s autonomous drone platform and Esri’s […] The post FlytBase and Esri Partner to Streamline Drone Data into GIS Workflows appeared first on DRONELIFE. View the full article