Drone Products

Company takes major step toward a fully domestic battery supply chain in response to geopolitical and supply chain pressures Lyten Strengthens U.S. Battery Industry with Domestic Lithium-Metal Production Lyten, a California-based supermaterial company, has announced the production of the first U.S.-made battery grade lithium-metal foil using domestic lithium alloys and raw materials. This achievement marks… Read more: Lyten Begins U.S. Production of Lithium-Metal Foil for Next-Gen Batteries

AS-DT1 Offers Accurate 3D Measurement in a Compact, Lightweight Design for Drones, Robotics, and More Sony Unveils AS-DT1 Miniature LiDAR Sensor Sony Electronics has announced the AS-DT1, a compact and lightweight LiDAR depth sensor designed for precise 3D measurement. Measuring only 29mm x 29mm x 31mm and weighing 50 grams, the AS-DT1 is now the… Read more: Sony Launches World’s Smallest and Lightest Precision LiDAR Sensor

SkyDrive to Showcase New Aircraft at Expo; Public Experiences Begin Mid-Apri A New Mobility Hub Opens in Osaka All images courtesy SkyDrive. On March 28, 2025, Osaka Metro officially opened the OSAKAKO Vertiport, a new takeoff and landing site for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). The vertiport, located at Chuo Pier in Osaka’s… Read more: What Is a Vertiport? Osaka Metro’s New Hub Prepares the Public for Flying Taxis at Expo 2025

Autel Robotics has announced updates to its Dragonfish series of drones in 2025, refining the platform to better serve industrial and professional users. The Dragonfish series, known for its tilt-rotor design and adaptability, continues to address the evolving needs of industries such as public safety, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. Streamlined Product Line and Functional… Read more: Updates to the Autel Dragonfish Platform: Enhanced Features for Industrial Applications

Percepto, Chevron team on autonomous drone inspections By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Israel-based Percepto is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technologies to conduct safety inspections across Chevron’s far-flung assets in the western U.S., limiting the need for human-led inspection trips. The two companies recently announced the successful completion of the first six months… Read more: The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight is widely recognized as a key enabler for the commercial drone industry. With the ability to fly drones over long distances without direct human oversight, BVLOS operations unlock new possibilities for industries such as delivery, infrastructure inspection, and defense. However, one of the biggest challenges to BVLOS adoption… Read more: DRONELIFE Exclusive: Elsight CEO on How Halo Connectivity Enables Reliable BVLOS Drone Operations

A groundbreaking flight test explores potential for long-distance, heavy-payload drone operations, targeting crucial advancements in emergency response capabilities. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Akasaka Takeshi Laboratory of the Kanazawa Institute of Technology’s Department of Aeronautical Systems Engineering conducted its… Read more: Kanazawa Institute’s VTOL Drone Aims for New Heights in Japan

Showcasing Innovations in Stabilization and Connectivity Gremsy and Nokia are teaming up to present their latest UAV integration solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025. The event, known for bringing together experts in unmanned and autonomous systems, provides a platform to explore new advancements and industry challenges. This collaboration highlights ongoing efforts to improve UAV performance and… Read more: Gremsy and Nokia Unveil UAV Integration Solutions at XPONENTIAL Europe 2025

New Application Enables Efficient Infrastructure and Terrain Mapping Wingcopter has announced an expansion of its offerings to include long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) LiDAR surveying solutions. The Wingcopter 198, the company’s flagship drone, will be equipped with advanced laser scanning and camera systems to enable rapid, high-quality data collection. The new system allows… Read more: Wingcopter Expands into Long-Range LiDAR Surveying

Company Releases First Photos Ahead of Expo 2025 Demonstration Flights All images courtesy SkyDrive Inc. SkyDrive Inc. has reached a significant milestone in the certification process for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has issued a G-1 certification basis for the ‘SKYDRIVE’ eVTOL. This agreement outlines the… Read more: SkyDrive Secures Certification Basis for eVTOL from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

With a unique omnidirectional propulsion system and AI-driven flight capabilities, the HAGAMOSphere™ sets new standards for maneuverability and precision in drone technology. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese technology firm DIC Corporation recently announced that their omnidirectional “multicopter”, the HAGAMOSphere™,… Read more: DIC Corporation’s HAGAMOSphere™ Wins CES Innovation Award for Cutting-Edge Multicopter Design

Censys Technologies has unveiled the Sentaero 6, a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) designed to push Over-the-Horizon Beyond Visual Line of Sight (OTH BVLOS) operations forward. Built with customer input and regulatory insight, this latest model aims to provide a more capable and efficient solution for asset intelligence. Advancing BVLOS Capabilities Since 2021, Censys Technologies… Read more: Censys Technologies Introduces Sentaero 6: Advancing Over-the-Horizon BVLOS Operations

Milestone Certification Enables Mass Production of 2-Ton Electric Aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted AutoFlight a Production Certificate (PC) for its CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft. AutoFlight announced that this approval marks the first-ever production license for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, clearing the way for mass production.… Read more: AutoFlight Receives CAAC Production Certificate for CarryAll eVTOL Cargo Aircraft

AI-Based Software Improves Mission Safety and Performance Teledyne FLIR OEM, a part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has introduced Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. This new software integrates drone autopilot systems with AI-powered real-time observations to improve mission safety, efficiency, and performance. Enhancing Autonomous Capabilities Prism Supervisor minimizes operator workload… Read more: Teledyne FLIR Releases Prism™ Supervisor Software to Enhance Drone Autonomy

Landmark Agreement Signed During Utah Aerospace & Defense Day Showcases Vision for Statewide Electric Aircraft Network and Sustainable Air Transportation by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb In recent news from Salt Lake City, the Utah Aerospace & Defense group (47G) is scheduled to sign a landmark agreement with South Burlington, Vermont-based electric aircraft manufacturer,… Read more: Utah Partners with BETA Technologies to Launch Electric Aviation Ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Breakthrough innovation offers longer flights and reliable performance in extreme climates As the U.S. government prioritizes supply chain resilience and reduces reliance on Chinese manufacturing, companies like BEI are contributing cutting-edge innovations to meet these goals. Founded in South Korea and now with offices in the United States, BEI is driving advancements that promise to… Read more: New Next-Generation Battery Technology Doubles Drone Flight Time

The latest update tackles big data challenges with optimized workflows and multi-platform integration, delivering powerful solutions for commercial and military applications. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Quebec-based software developer SimActive Inc. recently announced the release of the new Correlator3D™ Version 10.3, updating their popular mapping solution to better tackle large-scale projects. This latest… Read more: SimActive’s Correlator3D™ 10.3: Revolutionizing Large-Scale Mapping with Enhanced Speed and Flexibility

New Drones Enhance Mapping, Inspection, and Public Safety with AI Capabilities DJI has unveiled the Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, featuring cutting-edge sensors, AI-powered tools, and a suite of capabilities aimed at improving aerial operations across various industries. The launch highlights DJI’s ongoing innovation in drone technology, even as the U.S. government continues efforts to… Read more: DJI Introduces Matrice 4 Series: Advanced Tools for Enterprise Drone Operations

AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, critical infrastructure, and… Read more: Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions

Thermal imaging and AI software integrated into Red Cat’s Black Widow drone Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies, has been chosen by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for the Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). This selection comes as Red Cat secures the U.S. Army’s… Read more: Teledyne FLIR Selected for Red Cat’s Black Widow™: US Army SRR Program