DRONELIFE is honored to feature this op-ed from Oivier Defawe, Director at VillageReach, an organization pioneering the integration of drones into public health. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. All images credit Henry Sampangi Sanyulye, used with permission. Unlocking Africa’s Skies: Bridging the Infrastructure Gap with Drones By Olivier … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed: Unlocking Africa’s Skies – Why Drones Need More Than Innovation to Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
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2025 Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers!
It's Time! Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo recently released their call for speakers, accepting new submissions until March 7th. According to their press release, their Call for Speakers invites industry leaders, innovators, and experts to apply to present case studies and experiences around the theme, Drones in Action: Current … [Read more...] about 2025 Commercial UAV Expo Call for Speakers!
AUVSI Op-Ed: “The Time for Decisive Action is Now”
As the President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Michael Robbins leads the world's largest trade association dedicated to advancing autonomy, uncrewed systems, and robotics across defense, civil, and commercial markets. In this Op-Ed, Robbins shares his insights on the proposed restrictions on Chinese drone technology facing the … [Read more...] about AUVSI Op-Ed: “The Time for Decisive Action is Now”
Airbus and Primoco UAV Demonstrate AI-Powered Drone Swarming in Surveillance Tests
Successful Flight Tests in Czech Republic Highlight Real-Time Teaming Intelligence and Third-Party Integration for Military and Civilian Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb European aeronautics giant Airbus and Czech company Primoco UAV recently partnered on a series of surveillance flights designed to test how Airbus’ new teaming … [Read more...] about Airbus and Primoco UAV Demonstrate AI-Powered Drone Swarming in Surveillance Tests
ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
South African Drone Developer Unveils Long-Endurance, Low-Cost Electric UAV for Defense and Commercial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Africa-based drone developer ALTI Unmanned recently unveiled their new Transition electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, their first foray into the burgeoning all-electric space. With over 3 hours of … [Read more...] about ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
