ParaZero Technologies has received a follow-on order from a defense entity for its DefendAir Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) solution following... The post ParaZero Receives Follow-On DefendAir CUAS Order appeared first on Unmanned Systems Technology.

Red Cat Holdings has expanded its Red Cat Futures Initiative by adding Arastelle Drone Solutions to its industry consortium focused... The post Red Cat Adds Arastelle to Futures Initiative for Tethered UAS Integration appeared first on Unmanned Systems Technology.

Wrap Technologies has outlined a strategic research and development initiative focused on net-based drone capture technologies to expand its non-lethal... The post R&D Expansion into Net-Based Drone Interdiction & Aerial Public Safety appeared first on Unmanned Systems Technology.

Southwest Antennas has joined the HEICO Corporation family as part of the parent company’s Electronic Technologies Group. Under the terms... The post HEICO Corporation Acquires Southwest Antennas to Expand RF & Microwave Portfolio appeared first on Unmanned Systems Technology.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Picogrid has secured a contract with the XVIII Airborne Corps to accelerate Army modernization by streamlining the integration of disparate battlefield systems. By deploying its Legion and Expeditionary Command and Control Nodes, Picogrid aims to break down data silos between sensors and autonomous systems, particularly for counter-unmanned aerial missions. This partnership focuses on operational speed, allowing the Army’s global response force to onboard new technologies in w

GeoCue has officially added Duncan-Parnell to its Global Distribution Network, significantly expanding access to TrueView LiDAR systems and LP360 software across the Southeast United States. With over 80 years of experience and 23 regional offices, Duncan-Parnell will provide specialized sales, training, and support to help geospatial professionals successfully integrate advanced LiDAR workflows into their operations.

Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels bobbing off California, halting operations.

Funding will support international growth and further development of AI-driven maintenance solutions Donecle, a France-based company specializing in automated aircraft inspection, has raised €10 million in a new funding round. The round was led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners, with participation from GSO Innovation and ARIS Occitanie. The company plans to use […] The post Donecle Raises €10 Million to Expand Drone-Based Aircraft Inspection Platform appeared first o

U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As […] The post Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale? appeared first on DRONELIFE.

As detection outpaces enforcement, the FAA introduces faster penalties for rule-breaking operators Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Drone detection is no longer the problem. From stadium security to federal agencies, authorities can now identify unauthorized drone activity in real time. But enforcement has struggled to keep up: once a violation is detected, the process to act […] The post FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.

The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.

The system could be available within a few months, and available for exercises in September 2027, a top general said, declining to provide specifics.

“If boost-phase intercept from space is not affordable and scalable, we will not produce it, because we have other options to get after it,” said Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein.

Amid the recent drone boom, the Pentagon needs to create a single solid framework for all of the relevant programs to be effectively managed under, Rebecca Grant of the Lexington Institute writes.

New system-on-chip aims to replace fragmented electronics with a single secure architecture HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, Inc. has announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of U.S.-made chips for drones and autonomous systems. The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company says its technology will replace today’s fragmented drone electronics with a single integrated platform. […] The post HYFIX Raises $15M to Build U.S.-Made Drone Chip Platform appeared first on DRONELIFE.