First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chain Factorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery Shipment Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is … [Read more...] about Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power
BVLOS drone operations
UK CAA Awards Grant for First Operational Multi-UTM BVLOS Drone Trial
ANRA Technologies Leads Consortium to Demonstrate Safe Shared Airspace Operations for Emergency and Commercial Drones by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently announced that a grant from the Airspace Modernisation Support Fund (ASF) has been awarded to a consortium led by ANRA Technologies UK Ltd, with partners Lancashire Fire … [Read more...] about UK CAA Awards Grant for First Operational Multi-UTM BVLOS Drone Trial
AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations
AXON Week 2025, held in Phoenix from May 22–25, brought together nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore the latest in technology for first responders. AXON, a global leader in public safety innovation, showcased its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and the expanded capabilities made possible by its 2024 acquisition of Dedrone, a company recognized worldwide … [Read more...] about AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations
Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Program with Radar Technology
The Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has taken a significant step forward in public safety innovation by expanding its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This enhancement establishes the largest radar-enabled municipal drone coverage area in the United States, spanning 37 square miles and eliminating the need for human visual observers during … [Read more...] about Palm Springs Police Department Expands Drone Program with Radar Technology
Volatus Aerospace Approved for Nighttime Long-Distance Drone Flights Across Canada
New Transport Canada authorization expands BVLOS drone missions in low-density areas at night Volatus Aerospace has received a major approval from Transport Canada. The company can now conduct long-distance drone operations at night across Canada. These flights can take place in low-density areas, where fewer than 1,000 people live per square kilometer, and below 400 feet … [Read more...] about Volatus Aerospace Approved for Nighttime Long-Distance Drone Flights Across Canada
