New motor and controller design aims to simplify drone production while improving payload capacity and system reliability ePropelled has introduced a new integrated propulsion system designed to simplify UAV manufacturing and improve aircraft performance. The company unveiled its SKYLARK™ Series at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, where it positioned the product as … [Read more...] about ePropelled Targets Faster Drone Manufacturing with Integrated SKYLARK Propulsion
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The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to strengthen America's domestic magnet supply chain, drawing attention to an often-overlooked challenge for the drone industry: the permanent magnets that power electric motors. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking … [Read more...] about The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
First Breach and ideaForge Establish US Drone Manufacturing Partnership
First Breach, Inc. has announced a joint venture with ideaForge Technology Limited to manufacture and distribute dual-use unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States, marking a notable example of international drone manufacturers turning to US-based production capabilities to address market demand and regulatory requirements. US Drone Manufacturing Facility in … [Read more...] about First Breach and ideaForge Establish US Drone Manufacturing Partnership
Japan’s Frequency Reallocation Plan Expands Drone Connectivity Options
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released its Frequency Reallocation Action Plan for fiscal year 2025, introducing significant changes that will reshape operational capabilities for the country's expanding drone industry. The … [Read more...] about Japan’s Frequency Reallocation Plan Expands Drone Connectivity Options
Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy
Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark, with additional investment from seed round partner Pillar VC. The funding … [Read more...] about Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy
