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Long Range Drone Added to Blue UAS Select, Unit Blue UAS Cleared Lists

September 5, 2025 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

California-based ultra long range drone developer Kraus Hamdani Aerospace recently announced that its fully electric K1000ULE UAS has been added to both the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Cleared List and the Blue UAS Select List, the government’s trusted roster of drones validated as secure, NDAA-compliant, and ready for immediate procurement. … [Read more...] about Long Range Drone Added to Blue UAS Select, Unit Blue UAS Cleared Lists

Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

April 22, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone technology company … [Read more...] about Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

April 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

AI-powered drone system reduces inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes, offering a safer, faster solution for subterranean infrastructure projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese firm Toda Construction Co. has developed an innovative new application … [Read more...] about Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto

March 14, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about The Inside Story on Chevron’s Autonomous Drone Inspections with Percepto

Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

September 16, 2024 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Weekly Wings new drone podcast, drone podcast DRONELIFE, drone industry podcast

In Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings drone podcast, Paul Rossi, Samuel Stansberry, and Terry Neff bring listeners the latest updates from the drone and space industries. From SpaceX's historic commercial spacewalk to the growing role of drones in disaster recovery, this episode covers an exciting range of topics. The hosts delve into cutting-edge developments like Alarm.com’s home … [Read more...] about Spacewalks, AI, and CCP Drones – on Episode 20 of the Weekly Wings Drone Podcast

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Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control

China’s capital targets sales, storage, and transport as well as operations, raising questions for global drone policy Beijing has introduced…

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Elsight’s Halo Makes the Blue UAS List: What That Means for Allied Suppliers

New designation highlights growing focus on secure communications as a critical component in U.S. drone policy Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform…

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Sweden’s Everdrone Opens Borås Base for Defibrillator Drone Deliveries

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Near Earth Autonomy Wins MARV-EL Contract for Marine Corps Logistics Drone

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Elistair Khronos Tethered Drone Joins France’s ORION 2026 Exercise

The automated DroneBox provides persistent aerial surveillance during NATO-style multi-domain operations involving 12,500 troops and 1,200 drones. Elistair’s Khronos automated…

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New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure

Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Counter-UAS Authority at Critical Infrastructure SitesLegislation outlines authority, training, and funding as drone threats gain…

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Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model

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Can America Build a Fully Domestic Drone? Lithium Discovery Moves the Needle

New USGS findings highlight potential for domestic lithium supply, but key gaps remain in the battery chain A new study…

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Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick

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