Salt Lake City partnership pairs UAS Nexus' Platform One airframe with Rogue Cortex's SDK to give engineers a production-grade FPV foundation. Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus have launched a modular FPV drone developer kit. The Salt Lake City-based companies announced the partnership on May 8, 2026. The kit pairs UAS Nexus' Platform One drone with Rogue Cortex's SDK, software … [Read more...] about Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus Launch Modular FPV Drone Developer Kit
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Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI, talks with host Randy Goers about the real forces shaping the uncrewed systems industry, from supply chain security and regulatory bottlenecks to the growing influence of defense priorities, and what it all means for the future of autonomy. We’ll also take a closer look at XPONENTIAL 2026 and why it remains a key signal for where the … [Read more...] about Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
Headed to XPONENTIAL 2025? Can’t-Miss Partners, Innovations, and Keynotes in Houston
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
$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
