DARPA challenges innovators to create muscular drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Heavy-lift drones, the workhorses of the drone ecosystem, face a significant obstacle to their widespread adoption for military and commercial uses: their payload-to-weight ratio is low, typically far below one-to-one for multirotor UAVs. Hoping to solve this problem, the Defense … [Read more...] about DARPA Launches $6.5 Million Challenge to Reinvent Heavy-Lift Drones
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How Skyways Quietly Built a Global Heavy-Lift Drone Business
Texas-based company expands offshore cargo operations while preparing for the next phase of U.S. BVLOS regulations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill While many drone service providers like to tout their latest innovations and brag on the abilities of their aircraft to handle a variety of missions, Austin-based Skyways Aviation has spent the better part of the last … [Read more...] about How Skyways Quietly Built a Global Heavy-Lift Drone Business
ePropelled Launches Integrated Power System for Agricultural Drones
New propulsion platform targets growing precision agriculture UAV market As agricultural drone adoption continues to expand worldwide, ePropelled has introduced a new integrated propulsion and power system designed specifically for agricultural UAVs. The company announced the launch on May 13, positioning the platform as a response to growing demand for more efficient and … [Read more...] about ePropelled Launches Integrated Power System for Agricultural Drones
Powerus and Aureus Greenway Holdings Announce Merger to Advance Autonomous Drone Systems
Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AGH) and Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as Powerus, announced a definitive merger agreement on March 9, 2026. The combined company will operate as Powerus Corporation and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker "PUSA" upon deal close, expected in summer 2026. Autonomous Drone Systems Built for High-Risk Environments Powerus … [Read more...] about Powerus and Aureus Greenway Holdings Announce Merger to Advance Autonomous Drone Systems
DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
DJI has announced the global launch of the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), its next-generation aerial delivery platform designed for industrial-grade transport operations. Building on the success of the FlyCart 30, the new system offers increased payload capacity, faster battery charging, and an integrated intelligent safety suite for enhanced reliability in demanding environments. … [Read more...] about DJI Announces Launch of DJI FlyCart 100 Delivery Drone
