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New Collaboration to Bring Patented Autonomous Delivery Technology to Millions Arrive AI, a leader in autonomous delivery networks, has announced a major international partnership with Skye Air Mobility, India’s top hyperlocal drone delivery platform. This collaboration aims to scale secure, automated delivery solutions across India, one of the fastest-growing markets for drone technology. Expanding Drone… Read more: Arrive AI and Skye Air Mobility Partner to Expand Secure Drone Delivery in India

As the federal government advances new restrictions on drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, Virginia has introduced a grant program to help law enforcement and first responders transition to compliant drone technology. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Michele Satterlund, attorney at MacAuley, Jamerson, Satterlund and Sessa and former executive director of the Unmanned Systems Association… Read more: Virginia Funds Transition to US Drone Platforms for First Responders

SimActive Inc. has played a pivotal role in the evolution of geospatial data processing since its founding in 2003. Leading the company is Dr. Philippe Simard, a pioneer in the industry with a doctorate in electrical engineering from McGill University, specializing in computer vision. Under Dr. Simard’s leadership, SimActive’s flagship software, Correlator3D™, has become a… Read more: Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job, with Dr. Philippe Simard

Company Launches Eagleview One, Expands AI and 3D Analytics in Changing Drone Industry Eagleview has announced the launch of Eagleview One™, a unified platform designed to deliver asset intelligence through aerial and drone imagery, AI-powered analytics, and high-precision 3D models. This launch marks the completion of a multi-year transformation and introduces a new brand identity… Read more: Eagleview Introduces Unified Platform and New Brand Identity for Asset Intelligence

SKA Robotics supplies custom-made systems for industry By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As drone manufacturers and other high-tech industries scale up their manufacturing capabilities, they tend to look for tried-and-true technological equipment and processes to enable them to mass produce their products. However, sometimes they encounter a unique logistical or technological challenge that requires… Read more: Custom Robotics for Complex Challenges: How SKA Robotics Builds What Industry Needs

₹137 Crore Deal Will Deliver Indigenous Hybrid Mini UAVs for Critical ISR Missions As geopolitical tensions continue to highlight the importance of secure and self-reliant defense technologies, India’s military is strengthening its drone capabilities with domestic solutions.In a move reflecting increasing concern over foreign-made systems and supply chain vulnerabilities, India has awarded an Indian Army… Read more: Indian Army Awards Emergency UAV Contract to ideaForge

As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE neither accepts… Read more: Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations

In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine’s innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can penetrate even the… Read more: The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran

Company Highlights Data Privacy Efforts as Lawmakers and Critics Raise Concerns Over National Security and Supply Chain Dependence DJI Introduces New Data Security Tools DJI has announced the launch of FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the release of its 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These updates are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to address privacy… Read more: DJI Announces FlightHub 2 On-Premises and Updated Security White Paper Amid Ongoing U.S. Security Debate

New Facility Will Support Drone Innovation, Job Creation, and Rural Healthcare Solutions The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) marked a major milestone in aviation technology with the grand opening of its Emerging Aviation Technology Center in Daisy, Oklahoma. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on June 17, celebrated a new chapter in drone and crewed aircraft development.… Read more: Choctaw Nation Launches Cutting-Edge Aviation Technology Center in Southeastern Oklahoma

New radar technology enables rapid, high-performance drone detection for security teams on the move Compact Solutions for Evolving Threats As drones become faster, smaller, and more accessible, the need for flexible and mobile detection systems has grown. Traditional drone detection systems, often built on large, fixed infrastructure, can’t always keep up with the speed and… Read more: Low-SWaP Radars Bring Mobile Drone Detection to the Tactical Edge

Don’t miss Arix Technologies on the Drone Radio Show! Crain Malloy, CEO of Arix Technologies talks with host Randy Goers about the company’s robotic technology used to detect corrosion under insulation and how it benefits the energy industry. Listen here: Craig Malloy is CEO of Arix Technologies, a Houston-based company specializing in robotic solutions for… Read more: How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections?

New Utah Facility Doubles Production Capacity for DroneHunter®, TrueView™ Radar, and Drone Interceptors As the threat from small drones continues to grow in modern conflict zones, Fortem Technologies has responded by opening a new 51,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lindon, Utah. The advanced site more than doubles the company’s previous capacity and enables Fortem… Read more: Fortem Technologies Expands Manufacturing to Meet Global Demand for Counter-Drone Systems

Japan’s Terra UT drone delivers safer, faster, and more accurate non-destructive testing for FPSO crude oil storage tanks by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese drone and uncrewed mobility company Terradrone recently announced the renewal of its joint research and development agreement with MODEC, another local developer of offshore platforms for the oil and… Read more: Terra Drone and MODEC Renew Partnership to Advance Offshore Oil Tank Inspections

Public safety agencies, industry rely on drone-in-a-box systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A multi-vehicle accident snarls traffic on Texas State Highway 130. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) dispatches a drone housed in a pre-positioned nest to the scene to collect visual data from the wreck site. After completing its mission, the… Read more: Drones on Demand: How Automated Systems Are Transforming Emergency Response

With growing demand for safer, faster, and smarter inspections, Voliro’s tiltable-rotor drones lead the shift toward autonomous industrial maintenance Voliro Secures Funding to Scale Autonomous Aerial Robots Zurich-based aerial robotics company Voliro has announced the successful extension of its Series A funding round, raising a total of $23 million. Backed by venture capital firms Cherry… Read more: Voliro Raises $23M to Expand Aerial Robotics for Infrastructure Inspection

Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive… Read more: Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging

Urban Drone Pioneer Matternet Makes UK Debut as Apian Scales Medical Logistics Across London Hospital UK healthcare logistics startup Apian recently announced their newest partner for the NHS drone delivery network in London, American drone delivery company Matternet. Making its operational debut in the UK, Matternet specializes in urban drone delivery, carrying lab samples, pharmaceuticals,… Read more: Apian Expands NHS Drone Delivery Network with Matternet Partnership

Strategic alliance brings open-source autonomy and AI swarming tech to Taiwan’s UxV programs A New Era for Taiwan’s Autonomous Defense Systems Auterion, a U.S.-based defense technology company known for its open-source autonomy software, has announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). The collaboration aims to power the next… Read more: Auterion and Taiwan’s NCSIST Partner to Advance Defense Drone Capabilities

ASTM International initiative aims to promote safety across fast-growing drone show sector A new task group under ASTM International has been formed to develop formal technical standards for drone show operations. The move comes amid the rapid global expansion of drone light displays and follows a rare accident this year at a Florida drone show… Read more: Industry Task Group Forms to Develop Drone Show Safety Standards