AutoSpray Systems is delighted to confirm that on 11th March 2025, it was granted Operational Authorisation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in an Atypical Air Environment (AAE). This approval marks a significant advancement in drone technology for agriculture, opening up new commercial opportunities across multiple sectors. With this certification, AutoSpray Systems is now authorised to operate...

The Spanish National Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) has granted Pegasus Aero Group the first specific BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) authorization, which in this case is being obtained to operate in the Fuerteventura Technology Park and to fly a fixed-wing unmanned vertical takeoff platform with a wingspan of more than three meters within the...

Tech giant DJI has just dropped a major update for Modify, the company’s AI-powered 3D modeling and point cloud editing software. Designed for professionals in surveying, mapping, and construction, Modify helps users clean, classify, and refine 3D models with ease. With the release of version 1.3.0, DJI has packed in new automation features, smarter selection...

Anduril has been awarded a $642 million, 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program of Record by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver, install, and sustain Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS). Anduril’s comprehensive I-CsUAS solution leverages the power of AI and advanced autonomy, equipping the U.S. Marine Corps with hardware and software capabilities required to...

Unmanned aerial system attacks are on the rise around the globe, and First Army has set its sights on the target — Soldier readiness. The 5th Armored Brigade continued to advance their counter-unmanned aerial systems program at mobilization force generation installation Fort Bliss during Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, culminating training...

The war in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of modern warfare, creating a surge in demand for counter-drone systems. However, legacy solutions to counter drones, such as ground-based defense systems and cyber warfare, often come with a hefty price tag. For German startup Alpine Eagle, these solutions fall short: When now-ubiquitous $500 first-person-view (FPV)...

During his Senate confirmation hearing on March 27, 2025, Dr. Troy Meink, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, underscored a dominant theme in current military thinking: the integration of drones and unmanned systems as a cornerstone of modernization efforts. Meink’s vision for the future of the Air Force signals a growing...

SkyDrive to Showcase New Aircraft at Expo; Public Experiences Begin Mid-Apri A New Mobility Hub Opens in Osaka All images courtesy SkyDrive. On March 28, 2025, Osaka Metro officially opened the OSAKAKO Vertiport, a new takeoff and landing site for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). The vertiport, located at Chuo Pier in Osaka’s...

Sora-iina and Toyota Tsusho Demonstrate Fully Autonomous Medication Flights to Support Aging Population on the Gotō Islands by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group, alongside drone logistics subsidiary Sora–iina Co., recently announced that...

Tech giant DJI and its social media platform SkyPixel have unveiled the winners of their 10th annual drone photo and video contest — and the results are nothing short of spectacular. From breathtaking landscapes to mind-bending perspectives, this year’s entries pushed creative boundaries like never before. more…