Ahead of an October 29 vote, the FCC highlights backing from drone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and industry groups for removing longstanding restrictions on drone communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has highlighted broad industry support for a proposed rule change that would allow commercial drones to use additional cellular spectrum. In an … [Read more...] about FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones
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Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
The software-as-a-service platform applies more than 160 AI models to inspection data from third-party drones, sensors and archives. A new leadership team will lead Percepto's software-first expansion. Percepto launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic Physical AI platform for mission-critical infrastructure operators, on October 27, 2026. The Austin, Texas company designed Axion to … [Read more...] about Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training
Planned contract valued at $20 million to $50 million covers a range of security services, including counter-UAS expertise and small-drone cybersecurity. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated a procurement forecast for security services that include counter-drone technology, cybersecurity, and training. The planned contract has an estimated value of $20 … [Read more...] about DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training
ABZ Innovation Launches C30 Industrial Spray Drone in Hungary
The European-built drone cleans steel structures, tanks, silos and wind turbines from the air. In field work in Hungary, it removed years of hardened industrial buildup using water alone. ABZ Innovation launched the C30, an industrial water jetting drone built for heavy cleaning work at height, on October 23, 2026. The Szentendre, Hungary company develops and manufactures … [Read more...] about ABZ Innovation Launches C30 Industrial Spray Drone in Hungary
Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
Saildrone will deploy and operate four Voyager USVs for 360 days each, the first national deployment under the Nordic Defence Cooperation framework. Saildrone announced on October 26, 2026 a year-long mission with the Swedish Armed Forces to provide persistent maritime domain awareness in the Baltic Sea. The mission covers Sweden's territorial waters and exclusive economic … [Read more...] about Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
