Drone Products

Intrepid Potash-Wendover, Aquatech International, and Adionics have advanced their Wendover Lithium Project in Utah, reporting high lithium recovery and battery-grade product quality from potash brine waste streams. The project is positioned as a domestic source of critical minerals that could support electrification and downstream industries, including batteries for uncrewed systems and other defense and aerospace… Read more: New Lithium Project Advances in Utah, Supporting Domestic Supply Chains

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced the expansion of the Amprius Korea Battery Alliance following a successful launch event in Daejeon, South Korea. The battery manufacturer, which specializes in next-generation lithium-ion batteries built on its Silicon Anode Platform, added three contract manufacturers to the consortium, significantly increasing its global production capacity and strengthening NDAA-compliant… Read more: Amprius Expands Korea Battery Alliance with NDAA-Compliant Manufacturing Network

A New Moment for BVLOS Operations Drone operators in the U.S. now have more access to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers than ever before. These waivers allow a single operator to fly longer routes without placing observers along the entire path. The FAA’s recent publication of the BVLOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)… Read more: Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators

How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company behind the Correlator3D photogrammetry suite, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the aerial mapping industry: how to efficiently manage and process massive datasets from large-scale projects,… Read more: Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?

New update delivers user-driven interface improvements, expanded visualization tools, and enhanced file format support. Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Mapper® v26.2, the latest version of its all-in-one GIS software. The update was introduced this week at Intergeo 2025, the international mapping conference taking place in Frankfurt, Germany this week. The new… Read more: Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025

Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform’s advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical Specifications and Performance The Xer X8, (available in an NDAA-compliant… Read more: From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone

All-in-one drone show system developer Verge Aero recently announced the release of their new AI drone show tool, designed to produce advanced UAV shows from a text prompt. The new functionality, built directly into Verge’s design studio, allows anyone to quickly bring their ideas from concept to flight-ready show in minutes.  Key Features Key features… Read more: Verge Aerospace Reveals New AI Drone Show Tools

Field Tests Demonstrate Autonomous Air-to-Air C-UAS System in Critical Operational Environment European defence technology company Alpine Eagle has successfully completed trials of its counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The tests, conducted over the summer, showcased the company’s air-to-air counter-drone capabilities in one of the most challenging operational environments in… Read more: Alpine Eagle Completes Counter-Drone Trials with Ukrainian Armed Forces

Correlator3D Software Streamlines Volume Measurements and Terrain Analysis SimActive Inc. has announced that its Correlator3D™ software is being used in Germany to generate volumetric calculations from drone imagery. The technology creates dense point clouds at mining sites, enabling accurate volume measurements and detailed terrain analysis. Improving Mining Operations with Drone Photogrammetry Mining operations often require… Read more: SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites

Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone… Read more: From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo

Aerial mapping solutions provider GeoCue recently announced the launch of the TrueView GO 360 Photo Kit and the new Street View Navigation in LP360, bringing immersive visualization and intelligent navigation to desktops. LP360’s new Street View mode in Immersive View allows users to navigate through a 360° scene, set a point of view and direction… Read more: GeoCue Announces New Street View, Photo Kit for LP360

Japanese drone developer ACSL made several announcements today, including the launch of its new NDAA-compliant smart controller, TAITEN, upgrades to its advanced SAMO thermal camera payload for the SOTEN drone, and official collaboration with Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR Program.  NEW TAITEN SMART CONTROLLER TAITEN, an NDAA-compliant smart controller, features a high-resolution 7” built-in display… Read more: ACSL Announces New TAITEN Controller, New Thermal Tech via Flir

New Hampshire facility set to produce NDAA-compliant propulsion systems as defense demand grows Global propulsion solutions provider ePropelled, Inc. announced a major expansion of its U.S. operations, positioning itself as the first American-based drone component manufacturer with a fully compliant Department of Defense supply chain. The move comes as legislative efforts to limit imports of… Read more: ePropelled Expands U.S. Manufacturing to Meet Rising Demand for Drone Components

New drone offers immersive aerial storytelling with intuitive controls and lightweight design Antigravity A1: A New Way to Experience Drone Flight Antigravity, a consumer drone brand developed by Insta360 and partners, has announced the launch of its first product: the Antigravity A1. The company says it is the world’s first drone to feature 8K 360-degree… Read more: Antigravity A1 Introduces 8K 360 Capture to the Skies

DefendEye, a Kraków-based technology company, has developed a tube-launched, fully autonomous drone intended for rapid deployment in a range of operational environments. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone meets sub-250 g regulatory thresholds, which means it can be operated without a pilot’s license in most jurisdictions. The system is aimed at professional users in sectors… Read more: This Tiny Polish Drone Launches from a Tube

Webinar to Offer Strategies for Streamlining Large-Scale Geospatial Data Processing SimActive Inc., a leading developer of photogrammetry software, will host a live webinar focused on managing multiple large-scale mapping projects at once. The session will take place online and is open to professionals interested in learning how to streamline complex workflows in geospatial production environments.… Read more: Managing Multiple Photogrammetry Projects: SimActive Hosts Expert Webinar

New development agreement aims to strengthen domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets powering next-gen drone and defense propulsion systems Laconia, New Hampshire-based propulsion developer ePropelled recently announced a joint development agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s range of… Read more: ePropelled and USA Rare Earth Partner to Secure U.S. Magnet Supply for Uncrewed Systems

DJI explores home electronics as they face uncertainty in U.S. drone market DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, is making a strategic entry into the home electronics market with its first robot vacuum called Romo. This expansion represents a significant business shift for the Chinese company as it faces mounting regulatory pressure and potential restrictions… Read more: DJI’s Next New Product is… a Vacuum?

When President Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, most people probably thought about coffee, beef, or soybeans. But for the drone industry, this trade move could shake up some critical supply chains in ways that might surprise you. The Brazilian Connection Brazil might not be the first country that comes to… Read more: Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil: A Supply Chain Shock for the Drone Industry

Innovative system designed to roll or fly in the most challenging environments Robotican has announced the delivery of dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. This milestone highlights the system’s growing role in modern military and tactical operations. The ROOSTER system recently secured official NATO… Read more: Robotican Delivers Hybrid ROOSTER Drones to European Special Forces