Prism A-ISR combines AI detection, multispectral imaging and edge processing for airborne surveillance and defense applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched Prism A-ISR, a new software module designed to provide AI-enabled air-to-ground detection and tracking for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and other airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Launches AI-Enabled Air-to-Ground Tracking Software for UAS
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Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Utopia Compression, an advanced technology company with more than two decades of experience providing services to the defense sector, is looking to branch … [Read more...] about Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market
Commercial UAV Expo Releases 2026 Conference Program Focused on “Actionable Insights”
Community feedback shapes event agenda centered on real-world drone operations and practical takeaways Commercial UAV Expo has announced its 2026 conference program, highlighting a strong focus on practical education and operational experience for commercial drone professionals. The event will take place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say this … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Releases 2026 Conference Program Focused on “Actionable Insights”
Drone, Software Startup Looks to Capture Growing Inspection Demand
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A start-up Houston-based drone and software developer is aiming to serve a large looming market demand for drone infrastructure inspections, which could one day grow to involve tens of thousands of UAV flights every day. Horizon Aerobotics, which recently emerged from stealth mode to begin commercial operations, has targeted … [Read more...] about Drone, Software Startup Looks to Capture Growing Inspection Demand
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight systems, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). … [Read more...] about Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
