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From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow

September 17, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

From the INTERGEO show floor in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard discusses why speed, usability and data integration increasingly matter in defense mapping At INTERGEO this week in Munich, the geospatial industry is showcasing new ways to turn mapping data into useful information. Philippe Simard, CEO of SimActive, a leading developer of photogrammetry software, sees a … [Read more...] about From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow

When Drones Generate 6,000 Images, Who Looks at Them? AI’s Real Role in Commercial Drone Operations

September 9, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Commercial UAV Expo panelists point to data analysis, scale and human oversight as the near-term value of artificial intelligence. As commercial drone programs scale, artificial intelligence may be solving a problem that drones themselves helped create: too much data for people to reasonably review. That was one of the key takeaways from a session at Commercial UAV Expo in … [Read more...] about When Drones Generate 6,000 Images, Who Looks at Them? AI’s Real Role in Commercial Drone Operations

As Drone Traffic Grows, Skypuzzler Makes the Case Against AI for Airspace Safety

July 22, 2026 by Jim Magill 11 Comments

Danish airspace deconfliction company eyes U.S. market By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the FAA wrestles with the best way to manage the low-altitude airspace to accommodate the anticipated explosive growth of traffic from UAVs and advanced-aviation vehicles, a European technology innovation company is offering a solution, based on mathematical algorithms, instead … [Read more...] about As Drone Traffic Grows, Skypuzzler Makes the Case Against AI for Airspace Safety

How AI Is Pushing Industrial Drone Use Into a New Era

November 18, 2025 by staff 1 Comment

AI tools set to trigger rapid industry adoption of drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although over the past couple of decades some heavy industries have been quick to adopt the use of drones and robotics to perform tasks that are difficult to dangerous for humans to perform, the introduction of the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is expected … [Read more...] about How AI Is Pushing Industrial Drone Use Into a New Era

Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston

May 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

AUVSI XPONENTIAL  returns to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center from May 19–22, 2025. As the industry’s top innovators gather to chart the future of drones, robotics, and AI, DRONELIFE is proud to spotlight our partners, friends and the essential sessions you won’t want to miss. XPONENTIAL 2025 XPONENTIAL features a robust schedule of keynotes, educational … [Read more...] about Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston

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New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas.…

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