Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones are rapidly becoming the most significant weapon of modern warfare, the CEO of a technology-oriented defense contractor said in an interview. Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW), said the widespread and effective use of … [Read more...] about The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
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Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel's SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!
In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, global policy, and market shifts. They start by analyzing BYD’s groundbreaking EV-drone integration, where the world's largest EV manufacturer has partnered with DJI to incorporate a docking system for autonomous drones in its vehicles. They debate the practicality … [Read more...] about BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push on Weekly Wings!
DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
DRONELIFE is honored to feature this op-ed from Oivier Defawe, Director at VillageReach, an organization pioneering the integration of drones into public health. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. All images credit Henry Sampangi Sanyulye, used with permission. Unlocking Africa’s Skies: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap with Drones By Olivier … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
2025 Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers!
It's Time! Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo recently released their call for speakers, accepting new submissions until March 7th. According to their press release, their Call for Speakers invites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to apply to present case studies and experiences around the theme, Drones in Action: Current … [Read more...] about 2025 Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers!
