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Designing a Heavy Lift Drone from the Ground Up: PyroDelta Energy on this Episode of the Drone Radio Show!

July 28, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Michael Abdelmaseh talks to host Randy Goers about the engineering behind PyroDelta's patented Capillary Casting process, why the company believes waste heat is one of the most overlooked energy sources in aviation, what it takes to compete in one of DARPA's most demanding drone competitions, and where this technology could lead beyond … [Read more...] about Designing a Heavy Lift Drone from the Ground Up: PyroDelta Energy on this Episode of the Drone Radio Show!

Manna Launches First U.S. Metro Drone Delivery Hub in Tulsa

July 9, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Irish drone delivery company plans U.S. manufacturing, commercial operations, and more than 1,000 jobs as it begins American expansion Irish drone delivery company Manna has launched its first full scale metropolitan operation in the United States, selecting Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the base for its American expansion. The company says the move will support commercial drone … [Read more...] about Manna Launches First U.S. Metro Drone Delivery Hub in Tulsa

FAA Modernizes Airspace Management as Demand Grows Across Aviation Sectors

June 23, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

New FAA planning platform aims to improve management of an increasingly complex National Airspace System The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to support a major modernization effort designed to improve how the National Airspace System (NAS) handles growing demand from airlines, cargo operators, and emerging aviation sectors. The June … [Read more...] about FAA Modernizes Airspace Management as Demand Grows Across Aviation Sectors

Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform

April 16, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company … [Read more...] about Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform

AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits

January 4, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly driving the pace of technological innovation across a wide swath of industries, a controversy is brewing over which AI tools the commercial drone industry should embrace and how quickly that adoption should take place. Currently, military drone applications, which are increasingly … [Read more...] about AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits

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White House Puts Drone Security at the Top of Its Agenda

National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka calls for faster action, expanded training, and a greater role for local law enforcement.…

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Ondas Reports 16-Fold Revenue Growth as Defense Drone Business Expands

Company reports $214 million in new orders, expands counter-drone operations, and targets $1.1 billion in revenue for 2027 Ondas Inc.…

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Hawaiian Electric Uses Cyberhawk Drones to Identify Power Line Problems Before They Spark Wildfires

Drone inspections across Hawaii Island, Maui County, and Oahu aim to detect damaged electrical equipment and reduce wildfire risks. by…

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FBI Plans to Triple Counter-Drone Training Capacity for State and Local Agencies

At a media roundtable during the Drone Security and SLTT Grant Forum, FBI officials discussed new counter-UAS authority, training requirements,…

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Agri Spray Plans Shift to U.S. Drone Manufacturing as Federal Restrictions Reshape the Market

Missouri-based agricultural drone company outlines five-year plan to replace foreign components and build a domestic supply chain. by DRONELIFE Features…

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Airspeeder Names Pilots for Italia and GBR, Completing Five-Team International Series

Two FPV drone pilots, Patrick Lombardi and Dan Miles, round out the roster ahead of the series’ opening private race…

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Zipline Proposes Up to 130,000 Daily Drone Deliveries in Arizona, With 24-Hour Operations

FAA environmental review outlines plans for large-scale drone delivery networks in Phoenix and Tucson, with public comments open through December.…

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Ukrainian Drone Company UFORCE Raises $700 Million to Expand Defense Manufacturing Worldwide

Investment will support production of battlefield-tested drones and autonomous systems in the United States, Europe, and other allied markets. UFORCE,…

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Can a Drone Stop an Active Shooter? Brecourt Solutions Thinks So

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill When an armed individual enters a school or office building, security personnel frequently only…

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