Researchers recorded the sounds drones make with chipped or cracked propellers and failing motors. Their aim is to let a ground station flag a drone as unairworthy before takeoff. Engineers at the University of Cincinnati are using sound to help NASA detect damaged drone motors and propellers before a crash occurs. Prissha Chawla, a doctoral student in the UC College of … [Read more...] about University of Cincinnati Engineers Use Sound to Detect Drone Damage for NASA
Public Safety Drones
SkyeBrowse Adds New Timelines Tools For Drone Surveys
The release lets drone teams compare up to 10 surveys of a site over time, measure earthwork against design, check accuracy against their own ground control and plan security cameras on the 3D model. SkyeBrowse announced a new set of features on October 20, 2026 for its videogrammetry platform for rapid 3D and 2D mapping. The release centers on SkyeBrowse Timelines and a group … [Read more...] about SkyeBrowse Adds New Timelines Tools For Drone Surveys
Evolver DFR Launches Integrated Drone as First Responder Program
New offering combines Parrot aircraft, autonomous docking, and SkyfireAI software with training, regulatory support, and a multi-year purchasing model. Evolver DFR, a new offering from Drone Nerds and parent company XTI Aerospace, has launched an integrated Drone as First Responder (DFR) program for public safety agencies. The system combines aircraft, autonomous docking, … [Read more...] about Evolver DFR Launches Integrated Drone as First Responder Program
Elistair Unveils Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR
A new air module connects Parrot's ANAFI UKR micro-UAV to Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations, enabling hours of uninterrupted flight for ISR missions. Elistair unveiled a new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV on October 21, 2026. The module works with Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations and allows hours of uninterrupted flight. Elistair, … [Read more...] about Elistair Unveils Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR
ANRA Technologies Introduces VISTA for Shared Drone Airspace Awareness
The receive-only application shows nearby drone flight intent and reported positions from UTM services, so public safety and enterprise operators can see other traffic without changing their aircraft or flight software. ANRA Technologies introduced ANRA VISTA (Visual Interface for Shared Traffic Awareness) on October 14, 2026. The application gives public safety agencies, … [Read more...] about ANRA Technologies Introduces VISTA for Shared Drone Airspace Awareness
