By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This following story is part of an ongoing series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As U.S. cities get ready to host FIFA World … [Read more...] about DHS Offers Counter-UAV Siting Advice For World Cup Communities
Drone Technology
New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
KULR Technology Group and Hylio have entered a joint collaboration to produce NDAA-compliant battery systems for agricultural drones built in Texas. The partnership centers on U.S.-based design and manufacturing to strengthen secure domestic supply chains for drone energy systems. The companies plan to design, prototype, and qualify high-performance batteries for Hylio’s … [Read more...] about New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
Chemitek Solar Develops Drone-Compatible Cleaning Solution for Agrivoltaic Systems
Portuguese manufacturer Chemitek Solar has announced the development of its Drone AgroPV Cleaning Agent, a specialized biodegradable cleaning solution engineered for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaic (AgroPV) installations. The product addresses complex maintenance challenges in environments where solar energy production and agricultural activities operate … [Read more...] about Chemitek Solar Develops Drone-Compatible Cleaning Solution for Agrivoltaic Systems
UK Firm Unveils New High Speed Drone Interceptor
Drone Defence, a UK-based technology firm, has introduced AeroStrike, a high-speed drone interceptor designed to physically counter hostile or unauthorized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in high-threat environments. The new system marks a shift toward kinetic interception solutions as small, fast-moving drones become increasingly common in security-sensitive and contested … [Read more...] about UK Firm Unveils New High Speed Drone Interceptor
A2RL Drone Championship Tests Autonomous Racing Performance
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) Championship concluded January 21–22 during UMEX, evaluating autonomous racing drones across multiple competition formats. TII Racing recorded the fastest autonomous lap at 12.032 seconds in the AI Speed Challenge, while MAVLAB secured the Multi-Drone Gold Race title. Speed Challenge Sets Benchmark The AI Speed Challenge … [Read more...] about A2RL Drone Championship Tests Autonomous Racing Performance
