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FCC Targets Eight Drone Companies With Proposed Fines Over Unanswered National Security Inquiries
Enforcement Bureau says companies failed to respond to investigations involving equipment added to the FCC Covered List The Federal Communications…
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- ePropelled Targets Faster Drone Manufacturing with Integrated SKYLARK Propulsion
New motor and controller design aims to simplify drone production while improving payload capacity and system reliability ePropelled has introduced a new integrated propulsion system designed to simplify UAV manufacturing and improve aircraft performance. The company unveiled its SKYLARK™ Series at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, where it positioned the product as a solution for manufacturers seeking to scale production while reducing assembly complexity. The SKYLARK™ Series combines the motor and controller into a single unit for light and medium duty unmanned aircraft. According to ePropelled, the integrated design reduces wiring, shortens assembly time, and allows manufacturers to either create… Read more: ePropelled Targets Faster Drone Manufacturing with Integrated SKYLARK Propulsion