Planet Labs PBC a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth announced the signing of a multi-year $230 million agreement to expand its partnership with a long-standing, Asia-Pacific commercial partner. Pursuant to the agreement, Planet will build and deliver a constellation of new Pelican high resolution satellites, securing certain capacity on the satellites...

New Capabilities Enhance Defense and Commercial Application AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has released version 2.1.0 of its eBee VISION application software. This update introduces new mapping tools, enhanced situational awareness, and tactical advantages for defense and commercial users. Enhancements to Mapping Capabilities The eBee VISION software now supports circular and grid mapping. These...

Strategic Investment and Collaboration Unites Indian and Silicon Valley Drone Innovators to Deliver Advanced Military and Commercial UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Mumbai-based drone developer ideaForge recently announced a strategic investment and partnership agreement with Silicon Valley-based Vantage Robotics, a developer of small form factor (nano/micro) UAVs focused on military clients. ideaForge...

Ondas Holdings Inc. a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced that its Ondas Autonomous Systems Inc. (“OAS”) business unit’s American Robotics subsidiary has secured an additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver. Securing this additional FAA BVLOS waiver reflects the safety and...

Elsight the market leader in connectivity for unmanned and autonomous systems, announced the launch of HeatSight, a revolutionary signal strength mapping tool which provides reliable data on cellular coverage for more effective and safer UAV flight planning. HeatSight is available to Elsight’s AllSight management platform customers. HeatSight enables cellular coverage mapping of drone-flying altitudes by providing...

 ZenaTech, Inc.a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone solutions driven by Quantum Computing, Drones as a Service, and enterprise SaaS, announces that it has signed a lease to open a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone testing facility in Turkey. The facility will serve as a product testing site for its subsidiary...

DJI has unveiled a significant update to its DJI Mimo app, version 2.2.1, introducing enhanced features and support for the newly launched Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 7 gimbals. This update aims to elevate the user experience, offering advanced tools for both amateur and professional content creators. more…

Recent trials in Valencia and Seville showcase how U-space services enhance emergency response, logistics, and infrastructure monitoring in complex port environments. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb As Europe continues its project of unifying its airspace to include drone operations, the U-ELCOME project continues to make significant strides in aiding these efforts via large-scale...

In this episode of the drone radio show, Kraettli talks about Vigilant Aerospace, it’s detect-and-avoid system and how organizations are using drones to advance economic development. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Using Drones to Support Regional Economic Development: Kraettli Epperson Kraettli Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems is CEO of Vigilant Aerospace, a leading developer...

India’s First Drone Manufacturer Approved for Export to the U.S. and Europe Avironix Drones has received the General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED) approval from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for its agricultural spraying drones. This approval allows the company to export its AviSpray16 Agricultural Spraying Drone to markets in the United...