Kirkland-based radar maker opens an 86,350-square-foot plant capable of producing more than 30,000 MESA radars a year to meet counter-UAS demand. Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State, the company announced July 9, 2026. The Kirkland-based firm says the site significantly expands capacity for its patented MESA radar to meet demand … [Read more...] about Echodyne Expands U.S. Radar Manufacturing to Meet Global C-UAS Demand
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A2Z Drone Delivery Joins Kazakhstan’s Alatau City Urban Air Mobility Project
The Torrance, California drone maker partners with Alatau Advance Air Group on next-generation drone infrastructure at the new UAM Test Center Eurasia. A2Z Drone Delivery has partnered with Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. (AAAG) on Kazakhstan's Alatau City urban air mobility program. The American aerospace company announced the deal on May 26, 2026. The partnership launched at … [Read more...] about A2Z Drone Delivery Joins Kazakhstan’s Alatau City Urban Air Mobility Project
Urban UAV Operations Need More than Drones
Cloud Century has implemented more than 200 drone docks in China, learning what urban drone operations require. In this guest post, Cloud Century’s Meng Xu says the future low-altitude economy depends on infrastructure, autonomous operations, drone docks, and AI-assisted operational intelligence. DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for guest posts. Urban UAV Operations … [Read more...] about Urban UAV Operations Need More than Drones
Michigan’s Bet on the Low Altitude Economy: How M Air Connects Aerospace Innovation and Detroit Manufacturing
At XPONENTIAL 2026 this week, leaders from University of Michigan outlined an ambitious vision for the future of drones and advanced air mobility (AAM): one where Michigan becomes a central hub for the emerging low altitude economy by combining aerospace innovation with Detroit’s industrial manufacturing strength. DRONELIFE had the opportunity for a meaningful discussion with … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Bet on the Low Altitude Economy: How M Air Connects Aerospace Innovation and Detroit Manufacturing
Beyond “BVLOS Is Necessary”: SAFE Brief Defines What a Workable Rule Must Deliver
New policy brief reframes BVLOS as infrastructure policy, industrial policy, and digital coordination policy, not just an aviation update. SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) will release its new policy brief, From Waivers to Scale: How BVLOS Modernizes America’s Low-Altitude Infrastructure, during a free webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 17) at 1:00 PM ET. Register … [Read more...] about Beyond “BVLOS Is Necessary”: SAFE Brief Defines What a Workable Rule Must Deliver
