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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AirData Expands Global Reach With Eight-Language Platform Translation
AirData, a drone fleet data management platform serving commercial, public safety, and government operators, announced on January 27, 2026, that its platform is now available in eight languages. The expanded language support—English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Hebrew—is now live across both the web application and mobile apps. The platform … [Read more...] about AirData Expands Global Reach With Eight-Language Platform Translation
Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations
As the drone industry braces for possible restrictions on Chinese-manufactured technology, operators are being forced to rethink their tech stack. In this DRONELIFE exclusive guest post, Kristaps Brass of European flight planning software company UgCS argues that software independence — not just hardware — is the critical factor for long-term operational success. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Grounded: Why Multi-Platform Software Is a Must for Drone Operations
Drone Forge Unveils First Turn-Key Drone Fleet to Scale Commercial Access in Australia
New offering aims to simplify operations and investment in drones, supporting scalable, profitable business models Australia-based startup Drone Forge has announced a major milestone in the commercial drone industry: the development and upcoming delivery of the world’s first turn-key fleet of drones. The fleet, known as DF Fleet 1, is expected to be available in 2026 and is … [Read more...] about Drone Forge Unveils First Turn-Key Drone Fleet to Scale Commercial Access in Australia
AirData Integrates Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Drone Platform for Enhanced Public Safety Operations
New Collaboration Streamlines Fleet Management and Data Security AirData has announced the integration of its flight data management platform with Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS drone. This collaboration is designed to enhance public safety and industrial inspection missions by combining AirData’s fleet management tools with the advanced capabilities of the SIRAS drone. The partnership … [Read more...] about AirData Integrates Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Drone Platform for Enhanced Public Safety Operations
