New CNC machining and 3D printing capabilities aim to help drone manufacturers move from prototype to production faster As commercial and defense drone programs continue to expand, manufacturers face growing pressure to shorten development cycles while maintaining quality. Digital manufacturing company Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) says it is responding by expanding its rapid … [Read more...] about As Drone Demand Grows, Protolabs Scales On-Demand Manufacturing
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Detroit Trucking Hub Adds Birdstop Drone Monitoring with TSPS
Birdstop's Fealty drone system delivers real-time truck parking visibility at the U.S.-Canada border in partnership with Detroit-based TSPS. Birdstop has begun drone monitoring of trucking sites across Detroit using its new flagship Fealty system. The Michigan-headquartered company announced the launch on May 6, 2026, in partnership with TSPS, Inc. The U.S. trucking industry … [Read more...] about Detroit Trucking Hub Adds Birdstop Drone Monitoring with TSPS
RigiTech Targets Logistics Firms With Scalable Drone Delivery
Rigi Technologies SA, a Swiss developer of long-range drone logistics solutions, announced a strategic expansion on November 26 aimed at enabling logistics companies to deploy and scale drone delivery operations in Europe and the United States. Building on its established record of commercial flights and regulatory certifications, RigiTech’s approach centers on providing … [Read more...] about RigiTech Targets Logistics Firms With Scalable Drone Delivery
Helsinki Pilots Drone Medical Supply Transport
Helsinki is launching a week-long drone transport pilot in November, testing regular deliveries of healthcare supplies across a seven-kilometer urban route. The pilot aims to explore how unmanned aircraft could support both routine medical deliveries and crisis response scenarios. Pilot Overview The flights are scheduled between October 29 and November 7, 2025, with … [Read more...] about Helsinki Pilots Drone Medical Supply Transport
Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry
This week, the United States, Japan, India, and Australia—collectively known as the Quad—announced the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, a major step to secure and diversify global supply chains for minerals vital to advanced technologies. The agreement, unveiled at a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., is a direct response to growing concerns over China’s … [Read more...] about Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry
