New MFE Offshore unit expands use of uncrewed systems for offshore and maritime operations MFE Inspection Solutions has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore inspection operations, with a strong focus on drone and robotic inspection technologies. Announced January 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas, the division is designed to support offshore oil and … [Read more...] about MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
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SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 Uncrewed Helicopter Deployment Marks Japan Expansion
SwissDrones recently announced the sale of a SwissDrones' SDO 50 V3 uncrewed helicopter system to Japanese company Sanwa Gikou, representing an important strategic expansion to that market. The advanced aircraft will be deployed across Japan to support critical operations including aerial surveillance, search and rescue, asset inspection, emergency transport, and natural … [Read more...] about SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 Uncrewed Helicopter Deployment Marks Japan Expansion
Overcoming the Interference Barrier: vHive Enables Autonomous Tower Surveys on the DJI Matrice 4E
New interference-resilient capability restores true autonomy for telecom tower digitization vHive has announced exclusive support for fully autonomous tower surveys using the DJI Matrice 4E, marking a major step forward in overcoming radio-interference challenges at telecom sites. The company says its new capability resolves the long-standing issue that has limited the use of … [Read more...] about Overcoming the Interference Barrier: vHive Enables Autonomous Tower Surveys on the DJI Matrice 4E
Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy … [Read more...] about Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs
How AI Is Pushing Industrial Drone Use Into a New Era
AI tools set to trigger rapid industry adoption of drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although over the past couple of decades some heavy industries have been quick to adopt the use of drones and robotics to perform tasks that are difficult to dangerous for humans to perform, the introduction of the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is expected … [Read more...] about How AI Is Pushing Industrial Drone Use Into a New Era
