The searchable platform now lists more than 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries, with free base listings and rankings based on how complete each company's profile is. Drone Industry Insights (DII) launched ASTRA Intelligence on October 6, 2026. The Hamburg, Germany market research firm built the live, searchable platform to cover companies, products and … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Insights Launches ASTRA Intelligence Matchmaking Platform for Drones and Robots
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Teledyne FLIR Defense Expands Payload Program with Emesent Hovermap for GPS-Denied Operations
New integration brings LiDAR mapping and radiation detection together across air and ground platforms Teledyne FLIR Defense has expanded its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the addition of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR payload. Announced at Modern Day Marine 2026, the certification allows the Hovermap system to operate across Teledyne FLIR’s unmanned aerial systems … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Defense Expands Payload Program with Emesent Hovermap for GPS-Denied Operations
When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems
How aerial and ground robotics are beginning to operate as integrated systems rather than standalone tools Recent reporting from Ukraine highlights an unexpected use of uncrewed systems: aerial drones being used to deploy small ground robots into hard-to-reach environments. While the context is military, the development itself is less about conflict and more about technology. … [Read more...] about When Drones Deliver Robots: What Layered Autonomy Signals for the Future of Uncrewed Systems
How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections?
Don't miss Arix Technologies on the Drone Radio Show! Crain Malloy, CEO of Arix Technologies talks with host Randy Goers about the company's robotic technology used to detect corrosion under insulation and how it benefits the energy industry. Listen here: Craig Malloy is CEO of Arix Technologies, a Houston-based company specializing in robotic solutions for inspecting … [Read more...] about How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections?
