French startup plans real-time drone surveillance layer for borders and critical infrastructure Rift, a Paris-based deep-tech startup, has raised €4.6 million to build what it calls a global network for on-demand, real-time aerial intelligence. The seed round is led by U.S. firm AlleyCorp, with participation from OVNI Capital in France. The company plans to use the funding to … [Read more...] about Rift Raises €4.6M to Build European Network for On-Demand Aerial Intelligence
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Terra Drone’s Unifly Completes Major European U-space Project, Advancing Drone Integration
Terra Drone Corporation has announced that its subsidiary Unifly successfully completed the three-year BURDI (Belgium-Netherlands U-space Reference Design Implementation) Project, a landmark European initiative aimed at safely integrating drones and manned aircraft into shared airspace. The project's results were presented at an international conference in Brussels, Belgium, on … [Read more...] about Terra Drone’s Unifly Completes Major European U-space Project, Advancing Drone Integration
Germany’s First Long-Range Drone Deliveries Reach Offshore Wind Turbines
Skyports Drone Services, RWE, and Skyways demonstrate how drones can make offshore logistics faster, safer, and more sustainable Skyports Drone Services, RWE, and Skyways have completed Germany’s first long-range offshore drone delivery trial to wind turbines at the Arkona Wind Farm. The test marks a new step in using autonomous aircraft to support offshore operations. A … [Read more...] about Germany’s First Long-Range Drone Deliveries Reach Offshore Wind Turbines
BVLOS NPRM Comment Period Closes as FAA Faces Shutdown Challenges
Industry Voices Concern Over Potential Impact on Small Operators and First Responders The 60-day public comment period for the FAA’s long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) closed on October 6, 2025. After years of anticipation, industry stakeholders welcomed the opportunity to provide input, but many expressed concern that the … [Read more...] about BVLOS NPRM Comment Period Closes as FAA Faces Shutdown Challenges
DronePort Network Partners with Wingbits to Launch AI-Powered Airspace Intelligence Platform
DronePort Network, an Oklahoma City-based UAV infrastructure developer, has formed a strategic partnership with Sweden-based flight tracking network Wingbits to introduce an AI-powered airspace intelligence platform specifically designed for drone operations. This collaboration integrates Wingbits' comprehensive ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) data into … [Read more...] about DronePort Network Partners with Wingbits to Launch AI-Powered Airspace Intelligence Platform
