The Stillwater, Oklahoma firm secures NDAA compliance and DIU listing for its compact thermal imaging payload aimed at unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions. RPX Technologies has added its Embir-3 thermal camera to the Blue UAS Framework. The Stillwater, Oklahoma-based company announced the listing on May 8, 2026. The camera is now available as a trusted thermal imaging … [Read more...] about RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework
Public Safety Drones
“Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
CEO says counter-UAS protections don’t go far enough By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and critical infrastructure, from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or … [Read more...] about “Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Counter-UAS Authority at Critical Infrastructure SitesLegislation outlines authority, training, and funding as drone threats gain attention ahead of major events A new Senate bill introduced by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton aims to expand the ability of critical infrastructure operators to respond to unauthorized drones, addressing what lawmakers … [Read more...] about New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI], BRINC CEO Blake Resnick outlined a vision that challenges one of policing’s most dangerous practices: the high-speed vehicle chase. While drones have long supported public safety, their limitations have kept them largely out of active pursuit scenarios. With the introduction of BRINC's Guardian drone, that boundary may be … [Read more...] about Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
Can America Build a Fully Domestic Drone? Lithium Discovery Moves the Needle
New USGS findings highlight potential for domestic lithium supply, but key gaps remain in the battery chain A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that lithium deposits in the eastern United States could meet domestic demand for generations. While the announcement focuses on energy and electric vehicles, it also raises an important question for the drone … [Read more...] about Can America Build a Fully Domestic Drone? Lithium Discovery Moves the Needle
