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
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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
SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites
Correlator3D Software Streamlines Volume Measurements and Terrain Analysis SimActive Inc. has announced that its Correlator3D™ software is being used in Germany to generate volumetric calculations from drone imagery. The technology creates dense point clouds at mining sites, enabling accurate volume measurements and detailed terrain analysis. Improving Mining Operations … [Read more...] about SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites
Managing Multiple Photogrammetry Projects: SimActive Hosts Expert Webinar
Webinar to Offer Strategies for Streamlining Large-Scale Geospatial Data Processing SimActive Inc., a leading developer of photogrammetry software, will host a live webinar focused on managing multiple large-scale mapping projects at once. The session will take place online and is open to professionals interested in learning how to streamline complex workflows in … [Read more...] about Managing Multiple Photogrammetry Projects: SimActive Hosts Expert Webinar
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
