Montana-based drone company says designation validates long-term commitment to secure U.S. manufacturing Skyfish has achieved both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, marking a significant milestone for the U.S.-based drone manufacturer as demand grows for secure and domestically sourced drone systems in government and critical infrastructure … [Read more...] about Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
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The Drone Industry’s Battery Problem Has a New Challenger
Factorial Expands Solid-State Drone Battery Partnerships Across Three Continents New collaborations aim to improve drone endurance, power, and cold-weather performance for commercial and defense applications Battery technology company Factorial Energy announced a series of new partnerships focused on integrating next-generation batteries into drone systems across the United … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Battery Problem Has a New Challenger
US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory
Additive Manufacturing Helps Build Flexibility, Scale, and Supply Chain Resilience At AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 conference in Detroit, one theme surfaced repeatedly across panels and interviews: the future of U.S. drone manufacturing may not look anything like the mass-production model pioneered in China. Instead of trying to recreate enormous factories optimized for millions … [Read more...] about US Drone Makers Are Building a Different Kind of Factory
Tulip Tech Expands European UAV Battery Production with New Investment
Dutch battery company aims to strengthen drone supply chains and extend mission endurance European drone battery company Tulip Tech announced a new strategic investment this week as demand grows for non-Chinese drone components and stronger regional supply chains. The company said the investment comes from Parcom and Keen Venture Partners. Tulip Tech plans to use the funding … [Read more...] about Tulip Tech Expands European UAV Battery Production with New Investment
Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
The Buffalo-based battery materials company debuts NDAA-compliant pouch cells with up to 80% more energy density than standard Li-ion. Natrion has launched defense-optimized battery cells for uncrewed systems including drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids. The Buffalo, New York-based company announced the new product lines on May 14, 2026. The … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
