New thermal imaging module combines SXGA resolution with compact size and U.S. manufacturing Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the Boson SX8, a new longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module designed for defense, industrial, and uncrewed systems applications. According to the company, the Boson SX8 is the first NDAA-compliant, volume-production uncooled thermal camera module … [Read more...] about New Boson SX8 Brings High-Resolution Thermal Imaging to NDAA-Compliant Drone Payloads
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RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
The Stillwater, Oklahoma firm secures NDAA compliance and DIU listing for its compact thermal imaging payload aimed at unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions. RPX Technologies has added its Embir-3 thermal camera to the Blue UAS Framework. The Stillwater, Oklahoma-based company announced the listing on May 8, 2026. The camera is now available as a trusted thermal imaging … [Read more...] about RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
Danish Startup Launches 10K Drone Sensor for Wide-Area Search, Surveillance, and Mine Detection
Danish start-up promotes innovative sensor system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Marine rescue teams using drones to search for capsized boats or people clinging to wreckage have a big job. They have to use images sent back from the drone to search wide expanses of water to find the few pixels that capture the vital evidence of what they’re looking for – and they … [Read more...] about Danish Startup Launches 10K Drone Sensor for Wide-Area Search, Surveillance, and Mine Detection
Beyond Flight: How Drone Payload Capabilities Define Real-World Value and Efficiency
Commercial drones have evolved far beyond their origins as simple flying cameras. Today, real performance is defined not by flight time or range, but by the intelligence, precision, and efficiency of the payloads they carry. In this guest post, Vladimir Spinko explains how payload capabilities define ROI. DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for guest posts. Beyond … [Read more...] about Beyond Flight: How Drone Payload Capabilities Define Real-World Value and Efficiency
WingXpand Secures New Defense Contracts and Expands Smart Plane Production
U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step … [Read more...] about WingXpand Secures New Defense Contracts and Expands Smart Plane Production
