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Sion Power Launches Two High Energy Density Batteries for Military Drones

April 22, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

Sion Power's Licerion Strike and Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg, enabling combat drones to fly two to three times longer than systems powered by conventional lithium-ion batteries. Sion Power has announced two lithium-metal military drone battery cells purpose-built for unmanned defense systems. The Licerion Strike and Licerion Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg in energy density. … [Read more...] about Sion Power Launches Two High Energy Density Batteries for Military Drones

Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?

April 16, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As the clock ticks … [Read more...] about Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?

EagleNXT Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with Strategic Investment and U.S. Joint Venture

April 14, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Partnership with ThirdEye Systems aims to localize production and accelerate advanced counter-UAS deployment EagleNXT has announced a $10 million strategic investment in Israel-based ThirdEye Systems Ltd. and the formation of a new U.S. joint venture, ThirdEye USA. The move reflects continued growth in counter-drone technology and increased demand for domestically produced … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with Strategic Investment and U.S. Joint Venture

Digital Force Technologies and Powerus Build Full-Stack Counter-UAS Kill-Chain

April 10, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) and Powerus have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill-chain. The system targets Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats across detection, tracking, decision-making, and kinetic defeat. Integrated Counter-UAS Kill-Chain The partnership combines Powerus interceptor drone technology with DFT's Seraphim … [Read more...] about Digital Force Technologies and Powerus Build Full-Stack Counter-UAS Kill-Chain

Teledyne FLIR OEM Upgrades Prism SKR Software for Autonomous Target Recognition

April 8, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New release combines mission execution and intelligent supervision in a single autonomy platform Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced an upgrade to its Prism SKR software, expanding its role from automated targeting to a unified autonomy platform for defense applications. The update brings mission execution and intelligent supervision together in one system designed for guided … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Upgrades Prism SKR Software for Autonomous Target Recognition

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Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push

CEO Adam Bry highlights reduced capital needs as company expands production and commits billions to domestic manufacturing Skydio has raised…

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Teledyne FLIR Defense Expands Payload Program with Emesent Hovermap for GPS-Denied Operations

New integration brings LiDAR mapping and radiation detection together across air and ground platforms Teledyne FLIR Defense has expanded its…

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ideaForge Signs MoU with Japan’s DMP to Develop AI Drones

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WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS Cleared List Approval

WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ receives Blue UAS Cleared List designation from DCMA, validating the platform for federal, public safety, and…

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SkyfireAI Raises $11M to Advance Autonomous Multi-Drone Operations for Public Safety

New platform aims to reduce operator workload while enabling coordinated drone response at scale SkyfireAI has announced an $11 million…

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What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian

BRINC Guardian with Starlink: A New Standard for Drone as First Responder?Satellite connectivity, redundancy, and real-world range could reshape police…

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Spokane PD Adds Skydio Drones Ahead of FIFA World Cup Security Push

Spokane PD to get 4 Skydio drones for World Cup security By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Spokane, Washington…

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Theft of Agricultural Spray Drones in New Jersey Raises Security Questions-UPDATE

Update, Tuesday April 28, 2026: New Jersey state police have reported that the stolen drones were recovered yesterday from a…

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Volocopter Unveils VoloXPro and Expands into Pilot Training Market, Air Sports

New ultralight multicopter targets private pilots, training organizations, and future air taxi operators Volocopter has introduced the VoloXPro, a new…

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