Commercial UAV Expo returns September 1–3 as major regulatory changes reshape the U.S. drone market. Here’s what the DRONELIFE team will be watching, plus where to find our friends and partners on the show floor. Commercial UAV Expo returns to Las Vegas September 1–3, bringing more than 3,700 commercial drone professionals and 240-plus exhibitors to Caesars Forum. This year, … [Read more...] about Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2026? Keynotes, DRONELIFE, and Friends and Partners to Visit in Las Vegas
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Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up. Tulsa Oklahoma, long identified as a capital of the oil industry, is striving to be rechristened as "The Drone Capital of the World." The city seemed to be well on its way to securing that title last month after Irish drone delivery company MANNA announced the selection … [Read more...] about Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’
Robin Radar Opens Northern Virginia Facility as U.S. C-UAS Demand Climbs
The Dutch drone-radar maker adds 20 roles at its new Northern Virginia site, reports 75% growth in U.S. IRIS sales year over year, and closes its largest U.S. deal to date. Robin Radar Systems officially opened a larger Northern Virginia facility on August 26, 2026. The Dutch drone-radar maker chose Sterling, Virginia for the strategic location and established defense … [Read more...] about Robin Radar Opens Northern Virginia Facility as U.S. C-UAS Demand Climbs
Thales, Kelly Hills Launch BVLOS Drone Network for Kansas Farms
The Kansas Department of Agriculture partner will run crop spraying, scouting, fertilizing and seeding beyond visual line of sight, following the model of Thales's North Dakota Vantis deployment. Thales and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems will deploy a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network in Kansas. The network will support agricultural operations. The two companies … [Read more...] about Thales, Kelly Hills Launch BVLOS Drone Network for Kansas Farms
Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations
The Czech aircraft company opens ground testing on Technology Demonstrator 2.0 in Prague and targets flight testing in 2027 and commercial deliveries between 2027 and 2029. Prague-based Zuri unveiled its Zuri uncrewed cargo VTOL, a hybrid-electric tiltrotor for civil and defense operators, on August 27, 2026. The aircraft carries more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) over 679 … [Read more...] about Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations
