AUVSI XPONENTIAL  returns to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center from May 19–22, 2025. As the industry’s top innovators gather to chart the future of drones, robotics, and AI, DRONELIFE is proud to spotlight our partners, friends and the essential sessions you won’t want to miss. XPONENTIAL 2025 XPONENTIAL features a robust schedule of keynotes,...

In a DRONELIFE exclusive interview, CEO Jamar Williams shares how Promo Drone is creating a new category of aerial messaging—from fan engagement to emergency response Promo Drone, a San Diego-based drone technology company founded in 2016, began with a simple insight: people always notice drones. Jamar Williams, the company’s founder and CEO, saw this attention...

New battery platform supports national security with lightweight, long-endurance energy systems for defense UAVs Lyten Prioritizes U.S. Defense Needs with Lightweight Battery Innovation Lyten, a California-based battery manufacturer and supermaterial developer, has announced a new initiative to support U.S. national security through the production of next-generation lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries for drones. The company is allocating...

Four uncrewed surface vehicles to enhance maritime surveillance and regional security in Northern Europe The Danish Armed Forces will begin operational testing of four Saildrone Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) in Danish waters starting in June 2025. The initiative marks a new chapter in Denmark’s efforts to expand its maritime surveillance capabilities using sustainable and...

Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a provider of high-precision GNSS and GNSS/INS positioning solutions, announces the launch of two new products: AsteRx RB3 GNSS receiver and AsteRx RBi3 GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System). These IP69K-rated receivers push the limits of durability even further with the most rugged housing and components yet. They are designed to withstand the...

FARO® Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of a unique 3D reality capture solution, FARO Blink, marking an important milestone in its mission to streamline and democratize the process of 3D reality capture. A software-driven solution, Blink combines stunning visualization with automated workflows via the FARO Sphere® XG Digital Reality Platform, all while ensuring intuitive operation to unlock quicker and...

MetaSpatial Solutions’ Evolve platform has been selected as the core technology for a new digital twin initiative led by Hazama Ando Corporation, a well-established construction and civil engineering company in Japan. The platform supports the creation of a continuously updated digital twin of active construction sites by integrating high-precision 3D geospatial data from multiple sources....

In this episode: Mike Fraietta, Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, speaks with host Randy Goers about the company’s Drone Intelligence Network, and how individual asset managers can protect against the growing threat of drone-enabled crime. He also shares insights from his recent visit to the Russia-Ukraine border, where he studied evolving “dark” drones, counter-drone technology, and...

DRONELIFE speaks with Liz Forro on the Commercial Drone Alliance’s 2025 goals for federal policy and industry growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The year 2025 is ramping up to be a critical year for the commercial drone industry as the FAA considers moving forward on the long-awaited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)...

Methane detection specialist Bridger Photonics has announced the launch of a drone-based version of its powerful Gas Mapping LiDAR (GML) system — giving it wings beyond small aircraft and opening up emissions monitoring in hard-to-reach places like offshore oil rigs, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, and sprawling distribution networks. more…