Researchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect damaged drone motors and propellers before a crash occurs. Prissha Chawla, a doctoral student in the UC College of … [Read more...] about University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
SkyeBrowse Adds New Timelines Tools For Drone Surveys
The release lets drone teams compare up to 10 surveys of a site over time, measure earthwork against design, check accuracy against their own ground control and plan security cameras on the 3D model. SkyeBrowse announced a new set of features on October 20, 2026 for its videogrammetry platform for rapid 3D and 2D mapping. The release centers on SkyeBrowse Timelines and a group … [Read more...] about SkyeBrowse Adds New Timelines Tools For Drone Surveys
Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Charlotte
Walmart customers across the Charlotte metro can now order drone delivery from Wing. The launch is part of an expansion to more than 270 stores over the next year. Wing and Walmart launched drone delivery in the Charlotte area on October 21, 2026. Walmart customers in the region can now order items for drone delivery powered by Wing, marking the official start of the service … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Charlotte
Elistair Unveils Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR
A new air module connects Parrot's ANAFI UKR micro-UAV to Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations, enabling hours of uninterrupted flight for ISR missions. Elistair unveiled a new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV on October 21, 2026. The module works with Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations and allows hours of uninterrupted flight. Elistair, … [Read more...] about Elistair Unveils Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR
Stellios Technologies Emerges From Stealth With High-Power Microwave Systems
The Austin company enters the market with $2 million in signed purchase orders. Its first commercial focus is MW-class high-power microwave systems for counter-drone defense and industrial applications. Stellios Technologies emerged from stealth on October 20, 2026 with an oversubscribed $5 million pre-seed financing. The Austin, Texas company develops high-power microwave, … [Read more...] about Stellios Technologies Emerges From Stealth With High-Power Microwave Systems
