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AirData has launched a new integration with Pilot Institute that automatically syncs pilot training records into its platform. This feature allows fleet managers to easily track pilot qualifications and skills without the need for manual submissions. The integration not only streamlines the manageme...
AirData UAV and Pilot Institute have announced an integration that automates the syncing of pilot training records and skills into AirData. This integration allows pilots to maintain their qualifications alongside their flight records on a single platform, providing fleet administrators with better...
Percepto has launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic AI platform aimed at unifying inspection data analysis for critical infrastructure operators. This new software-first strategy allows operators to utilize existing inspection data from any third-party drone or sensor network, enabling proactive measur...
ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026, significant advancements in its counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities, moving its Single Integrated Operating Picture (SIOP) and Tactical Airspace and C-UAS Operations (TACO) systems from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to TRL 7. T...
Percepto has launched Axion, a software platform designed to enhance the analysis of data collected by industrial drones. This new platform utilizes AI to provide insights from existing drone fleets and inspection records without requiring companies to purchase new hardware. By leveraging over 160 s...
Percepto launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic Physical AI platform, on October 27, 2026, aimed at mission-critical infrastructure operators. This innovative software-as-a-service solution utilizes over 160 AI models to analyze inspection data from third-party drones and sensors, enabling operators to...
Recent developments indicate that data centers may require enhanced protection measures against drone warfare. This includes the integration of blast-resistant concrete, jamming equipment, and missile-defense systems to safeguard critical infrastructure. The necessity for these protective measures...
Hesai has introduced Kosmo, a 3D world data platform that integrates the Kosmo One spatial camera and Kosmo World cloud service to transform real-world environments into digital formats for robot training and world modeling. An operator can scan a typical 100-square-meter indoor area in approximatel...
Meteomatics, a Swiss weather technology company, has introduced the Strato multicopter drone, which achieved an altitude of 34,245 feet (10,438 meters) to gather atmospheric data. This drone is designed to measure critical weather parameters such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, and wind spee...
Lucid Bots, led by CEO Andrew Ashur, is expanding its drone platform to include the Power Tether, which provides continuous electricity to UAVs. Founded in 2018, the Charlotte-based company has grown rapidly, employing around 80 people and serving over 400 customers across more than 40 states and th...
Drone Industry Insights (DII) launched the ASTRA Intelligence platform on October 6, 2026, featuring over 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries. This searchable platform aims to streamline connections within the mobile robot ecosystem by allowing buyers, suppliers, investors, and poli...
Teradyne, Inc. has unveiled its Titan™ HP platform, which features advanced burn-in capabilities tailored for high-power AI and automotive devices. This innovative system allows for per-device thermal control and realistic workload testing, optimizing reliability stress functions and reducing costs...
On September 28, 2026, Matternet introduced its M3 autonomous drone delivery platform, designed to facilitate package delivery from rooftops without on-site staff. The system includes an aircraft capable of carrying up to 11 pounds within a 10-mile radius, a dock for charging, and a drop-box portal...
AirData has enhanced its Live Streaming platform by adding recording and rewind capabilities, allowing authorized viewers to review the previous 10 minutes of an active stream. This feature addresses the challenge of remote drone operations where key events may occur while the necessary personnel ar...
Inspired Flight, a U.S. drone manufacturer, is adapting to new restrictions on foreign technology by implementing an open aircraft platform strategy. Co-founder Adam Bilmes emphasized the importance of flexibility, allowing operators to utilize various payloads without being limited to proprietary s...
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Dronetag's Remote ID infrastructure into Airwise's airwiseOS platform. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive view of low-altitude airspace, enhancing the safety and management of Beyond Visual Line of Sight...
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have announced a new integration that incorporates Remote ID data into the Airwise Nexus common operating picture. This partnership aims to provide operators with a comprehensive view of low-altitude airspace activity, enhancing the management of complex drone missions...
AirData, a drone fleet management platform based in California, has announced it has tracked over 65 million drone flights globally, encompassing more than 850,000 drones and 470,000 pilots. This milestone arrives as the FAA's Part 108 rule, which would permit routine beyond visual line of sight (BV...
uAvionix and Airwise Solutions have partnered to enhance drone operations by integrating uAvionix's FlightLine surveillance service into the Airwise drone platform. This collaboration aims to improve safety in shared airspace by providing real-time visibility of cooperative aircraft, which is crucia...
FlybyOps has unveiled an enterprise drone operations platform tailored for large-scale Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and autonomous drone initiatives. This Finland-based company aims to tackle the complexities faced by commercial drone operators as they expand their fleets, requiring effective...
Researchers in the United States have introduced a novel photonics design platform aimed at expediting the creation of high-performance chips for data centers. OpenLight, a semiconductor company based in California, and Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor have enhanced their PH18DA photonics ecosy...
Canadian police and defense agencies have gained a new capability to operate their situational-awareness tools without relying on foreign cloud services. ThinkOn, a Canadian sovereign cloud provider, and AVSS, a drone technology firm, have successfully integrated the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) with in...
Emerson has introduced its DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers, which features an automation portfolio tailored for AI-scale data centers. This platform integrates thermal, mechanical, and electrical subsystems within a scalable architecture, enhancing the monitoring and control of data cent...
Chinese military researchers have issued a warning regarding the heightened vulnerability of the global network of undersea internet cables to attacks from inexpensive underwater drones. In an article published in Science and Technology Daily, they emphasized that advancements in uncrewed underwater...
Ericsson and AT&T recently showcased their drone-tracking solution at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, utilizing 5G signals from existing cellular towers. This demonstration highlighted the Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology, which can detect drones in low-altitude airspace, add...
U.S. defense technology firms Lantronix and Swarmer are collaborating to create a compact computing platform that enhances small military drones' onboard processing power by four times. This new system integrates Lantronix’s Open-Q 6490CS System-on-Module with Swarmer’s autonomy software, aiming to...
SoftBank Corp. and NTT are spearheading a collaborative effort involving numerous Japanese companies and research groups to develop a cross-industry platform for artificial intelligence and data sharing across Japan. This initiative aims to enhance the infrastructure necessary for AI-powered data in...
NueroDance has launched its ND1000 and ND8 series EEG devices, along with the NeuroAI group cross-modal data platform, during an event in Beijing. This initiative aims to establish a neural data infrastructure that extends the capabilities of AI beyond traditional text and image processing. The int...
Cellebrite has expanded its partnership with SkySafe to enhance its drone investigation platform by integrating real-time drone detection and airspace intelligence. This collaboration aims to streamline the process of connecting aerial incidents with digital evidence stored on drones, facilitating a...
At GTC Berlin, NVIDIA announced significant enhancements to the NVIDIA Isaac™ open robotics development platform, introducing a reference humanoid, datasets, and runtime updates. These advancements aim to streamline the transition from data to deployment, accelerating the integration of general-purp...
Yandex, a prominent technology company, experienced significant disruptions to its ride-hailing, navigation, and payment services in Russia. This incident occurred after Ukraine targeted several of Yandex's data centers using drones, leading to widespread service outages for users. The impact of th...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed that Russia is solely responsible for the ongoing war in Ukraine, as he committed to continuing drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. This statement came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Zelenskyy should be replaced...
AirData has launched a significant upgrade to its live streaming platform, introducing cloud recording and a DVR-style rewind feature that allows authorized users to review up to 10 minutes of past footage during active drone missions. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for public safety ag...
As commercial drone programs expand, artificial intelligence is addressing the challenge of data overload created by drones. This was highlighted during a session at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, where industry experts discussed AI's practical applications in analyzing vast amounts of data g...
Amy T. Wiegand, founder of Earhart Alden & Associates, has identified a significant challenge for new commercial drone operators: the transition from pilot training to business management. Many newly certified pilots struggle with understanding how to build and sustain a business, often making costl...
Russia is testing the PLOT-40 floating defense platform to safeguard its ports from Ukrainian drone attacks. This platform, resembling a small pillbox, is equipped with an automatic cannon and is a response to the increasing sophistication of unmanned systems in maritime warfare. The significance o...
FlybyOps, a Finland-based company, has introduced an enterprise drone operations platform aimed at addressing the complexities of scaling autonomous drone fleets. As commercial drone operations expand, managing pilots, equipment, approvals, and compliance becomes increasingly challenging, especially...
SwissDrones Operating AG and its subsidiary Xplorate Pacific announced on August 7 their expansion of a long-range drone inspection platform into the United States. This initiative aims to support energy, utility, and transportation operators in managing critical infrastructure such as pipelines and...
GeoComm and SkyfireAI have unveiled a new integration aimed at enhancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs' efficiency in emergency situations. By merging GeoComm’s DFR Routing technology with SkyfireAI’s autonomous drone platform, public safety agencies can access comprehensive location intel...
Procore Technologies, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DroneDeploy, Inc. for approximately $845 million in cash. This acquisition aims to integrate DroneDeploy's aerial and ground reality capture capabilities into the Procore platform, enhancing jobsite imagery with AI-powered...
DataRobot has announced a collaboration with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, to implement agent-based AI in edge environments. This partnership aims to enhance autonomous patrol and inspection operations at Chevron facilities. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the initi...
SAiMON Robotics recently participated in the Ascend 2026 conference, an exclusive event hosted by Skydio, which took place on September 23-24 in Summerlin, Nevada. The company evaluated various drone technologies, including NDAA-compliant, dock-based, and long-range options, to enhance its offerings...
Israeli physical AI firm XTEND has launched its AtlasROVER ground robot, marking its first delivery to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. This deployment integrates XTEND’s XOS operating software, which is designed to unify control across various robotic platforms, including aerial and ground sy...
In a recent interview on the All-In Podcast, Bernt Børnich, Founder and CEO of 1X Technologies, forecasted a 'hard takeoff' for physical artificial intelligence within three years. He emphasized that the timeline for general-purpose robotic labor could be shorter than expected, driven by the capabil...
NTT Data Advanced Technology announced the launch of its support services for the Prossione Virtualization platform based on Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) on July 22, 2026. This service encompasses design, construction, migration, and maintenance, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and re...
Re:Build Manufacturing has initiated direct commercial sales of its new lithium-ion battery packs designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This product line includes the Core, Power, and Performance series, which cater to various energy configuration needs. The launch is part of a broader manuf...
Lingbo, a robotics subsidiary of Ant Group, has announced the development of a novel robot intelligence platform that utilizes data from Ant's extensive payment ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance embodied AI capabilities and was unveiled recently, marking a significant step in the integratio...
Leveraging its deep expertise in and broad product portfolio of robotics and AI vision, Orbbec is one of the few industry providers that combines advanced multi-sensor calibration and synchronization technologies, a full-stack vision product portfolio, and global-scale manufacturing and delivery cap...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning regarding the increasing presence of drones near U.S. airports, following a significant rise in reported incidents. Data from the FAA reveals that the number of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft nearly doubled from the...
Wonder, a food technology platform, plans to introduce aerial meal delivery services in Dallas starting in 2027, signaling a significant advancement in the commercial use of drone delivery for food services. The company has partnered with Zipline to facilitate this initiative across various location...
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