DroneOD, a UK start-up developing universal connectivity solutions for unmanned aerial systems, has joined Space Park Leicester at its £100 million state-of-the-art facility to accelerate development of cross-platform drone technologies. Universal Device for All Drone Types Founded in 2025, DroneOD is building a compact, rugged device designed to enable secure communication … [Read more...] about DroneOD Joins Space Park Leicester to Advance Cross-Platform Drone Technologies
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The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Why Networks, Chips, and Trusted Infrastructure Will Decide Who Scales (News and commentary.) Commercial drones are increasingly shaped by forces far beyond the airframe. As governments tighten rules around “trusted” technology and assess the risks of “high-risk vendors,” it’s become clear that modern digital infrastructure is deeply interdependent. No single nation controls … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Japan’s Frequency Reallocation Plan Expands Drone Connectivity Options
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released its Frequency Reallocation Action Plan for fiscal year 2025, introducing significant changes that will reshape operational capabilities for the country's expanding drone industry. The … [Read more...] about Japan’s Frequency Reallocation Plan Expands Drone Connectivity Options
Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs
At the Drone Thought Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Public Safety and Justice in collaboration with DRONERESPONDERS, public safety leaders talked about how Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are changing the way agencies respond to emergencies. One issue that is paramount in urban … [Read more...] about Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Urban Drone as First Responder Programs
This Tiny Polish Drone Launches from a Tube
DefendEye, a Kraków-based technology company, has developed a tube-launched, fully autonomous drone intended for rapid deployment in a range of operational environments. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone meets sub-250 g regulatory thresholds, which means it can be operated without a pilot’s license in most jurisdictions. The system is aimed at professional users in sectors … [Read more...] about This Tiny Polish Drone Launches from a Tube
