The searchable platform now lists more than 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries, with free base listings and rankings based on how complete each company's profile is. Drone Industry Insights (DII) launched ASTRA Intelligence on October 6, 2026. The Hamburg, Germany market research firm built the live, searchable platform to cover companies, products and … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Insights Launches ASTRA Intelligence Matchmaking Platform for Drones and Robots
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MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
New MFE Offshore unit expands use of uncrewed systems for offshore and maritime operations MFE Inspection Solutions has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore inspection operations, with a strong focus on drone and robotic inspection technologies. Announced January 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas, the division is designed to support offshore oil and … [Read more...] about MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
Researchers Help Underwater Drones Detect Ocean Contaminants, Like Oil Spills or Gas Leaks
U.S. Navy Provides WPI Researchers with Funding for Underwater Drone Tech by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M Crosby The U.S. Navy has awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers Nikolaos Gatsonis and Michael Demetriou with $347,843 for the development of a computational model utilizing data from a system of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) or underwater … [Read more...] about Researchers Help Underwater Drones Detect Ocean Contaminants, Like Oil Spills or Gas Leaks
Consumer Drone Technology Gets All Wet
SwellProUSA recently announced The Spry: which is a waterproof drone that can go underwater like a submarine, float on the surface like a boat, and fly in the air at over 43 mph. Clearly focused on the marine market on the consumer side, it contains a 4K camera that can capture video at 30 frames per second, with a 12 megapixel camera. It also comes with a waterproof … [Read more...] about Consumer Drone Technology Gets All Wet
