From May 11-14, the annual AUVSI Xponential conference will bring the global autonomous systems industry to Detroit. This year’s conference arrives at a moment when uncrewed systems, AI, advanced manufacturing, and resilient supply chains are becoming increasingly tied to both commercial and defense priorities. XPONENTIAL has steadily evolved into one of the leading showcases … [Read more...] about Headed to XPONENTIAL 2026? Don’t Miss These Partners, Panels, and Dual-Use Innovations in Detroit
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Danish Startup Launches 10K Drone Sensor for Wide-Area Search, Surveillance, and Mine Detection
Danish start-up promotes innovative sensor system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Marine rescue teams using drones to search for capsized boats or people clinging to wreckage have a big job. They have to use images sent back from the drone to search wide expanses of water to find the few pixels that capture the vital evidence of what they’re looking for – and they … [Read more...] about Danish Startup Launches 10K Drone Sensor for Wide-Area Search, Surveillance, and Mine Detection
When Commercial Drone Technology Meets Defense: A Closer Look at Civil–Military Integration
New analysis highlights how shared innovation pipelines are shaping both commercial drone markets and military capabilities A recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is drawing attention to a familiar but increasingly important theme in the drone industry: the growing overlap between commercial technology and defense applications. The report, … [Read more...] about When Commercial Drone Technology Meets Defense: A Closer Look at Civil–Military Integration
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 drone operations At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI] Summit, DRONELIFE spoke with Blake Resnick about BRINC’s new Guardian drone and its integrated Starlink capability. The conversation pointed to a clear shift in how … [Read more...] about What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
County denies Walmart bid to start drone deliveries By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A board of Georgia county officials have denied a Walmart application to install a fenced area for delivery drones at a store location in suburban Atlanta as part of the retail giant’s expansion of UAV delivery service into the metropolitan area. At a hearing on April 21, the Cobb … [Read more...] about As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
