As demand accelerates, drone companies are scaling by building flexible engineering teams instead of trying to do everything in-house. The drone industry - in the US and around the world - is entering a new phase. Government policy, national security priorities, and rising commercial demand are pushing manufacturers to move from prototype to production faster than ever … [Read more...] about U.S. Drone Manufacturing’s New Advantage Isn’t Just Factories. It’s Agility.
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ePropelled Targets Faster Drone Manufacturing with Integrated SKYLARK Propulsion
New motor and controller design aims to simplify drone production while improving payload capacity and system reliability ePropelled has introduced a new integrated propulsion system designed to simplify UAV manufacturing and improve aircraft performance. The company unveiled its SKYLARK™ Series at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, where it positioned the product as … [Read more...] about ePropelled Targets Faster Drone Manufacturing with Integrated SKYLARK Propulsion
DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Inside PDW’s Strategy to Build Drones That Can Operate When GPS and Communications Fail
PDW works to develop advanced drone communications systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As modern warfare increasingly relies on the use of drones for surveillance, targeting and attacks, militaries across the world are beginning to recognize the vital importance of maintaining communications links with UAVs that are operating in highly communication-contested … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Inside PDW’s Strategy to Build Drones That Can Operate When GPS and Communications Fail
Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
Montana-based drone company says designation validates long-term commitment to secure U.S. manufacturing Skyfish has achieved both Blue UAS Cleared status and Green UAS certification, marking a significant milestone for the U.S.-based drone manufacturer as demand grows for secure and domestically sourced drone systems in government and critical infrastructure … [Read more...] about Skyfish Achieves Blue UAS Cleared Status and Green UAS Certification
Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
CEO Adam Bry highlights reduced capital needs as company expands production and commits billions to domestic manufacturing Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion. In a LinkedIn post from co-founder and CEO Adam Bry, the leader emphasized a notable shift in the company’s financial … [Read more...] about Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
