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
Autonomy
$150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Signals Major Boost for Uncrewed Systems and Drones
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have unveiled a $150 billion defense reconciliation proposal that marks a significant investment in drone technology and uncrewed systems across all domains. The bill represents a major commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base, with a particular focus on capabilities relevant to the Indo-Pacific region. Major … [Read more...] about $150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Signals Major Boost for Uncrewed Systems and Drones
Skydio’s X2 Drones: CEO Adam Bry Talks Breakthrough Autonomy and $100 Million
DRONELIFE Exclusive. Skydio, the Redwood City, CA startup, is flying high. Skydio's X2 drones were announced today, along with an $100 million in Series C funding - which follows a $4 million investment that the U.S. Department of Defense announced this weekend. $100 million may be the largest funding round the drone industry has seen so far - certainly one of the … [Read more...] about Skydio’s X2 Drones: CEO Adam Bry Talks Breakthrough Autonomy and $100 Million
Watch Out DJI, The Skydio 2 Has Landed
When I was speaking with the PR team of a certain drone manufacturer earlier this year, DJI was the elephant in the room. Alluded to but never mentioned, as if uttering the name of the world's dominant drone company was enough to undermine a new product launch. Contrast that approach with the unveiling of Skydio's latest drone, the Skydio 2. The first visual from the … [Read more...] about Watch Out DJI, The Skydio 2 Has Landed
DJI Updates Mobile App for Further Autonomy With Phantom 2 Vision
DJI, makers of the iconic Phantom line of drones, updated the DJI Vision mobile app (iOS and Android) to advance the autonomous flight capabilities of their latest line of UAS, the Phantom 2 Vision and the Phantom 2 Vision+. The update, called the Vision Ground Station Update, allows Phantom Vision pilots to set up to 16 GPS waypoints by simply tapping on a Google Earth-like … [Read more...] about DJI Updates Mobile App for Further Autonomy With Phantom 2 Vision
