DRONELIFE https://dronelife.com/ Stay up to date on all the latest Drone News Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:40:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://dronelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-dronelife-icon-500x500-45x45.png DRONELIFE https://dronelife.com/ 32 32 66487181 DroneDeploy Launches Progress AI to Automate Construction Tracking https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/dronedeploy-launches-progress-ai-to-automate-construction-tracking/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/dronedeploy-launches-progress-ai-to-automate-construction-tracking/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:20:47 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106843 New AI tool delivers accurate jobsite updates in minutes, saving time and reducing risk DroneDeploy Introduces AI-Powered Construction Progress Tool DroneDeploy has announced the launch of Progress AI, an artificial intelligence tool that automates construction progress tracking from drone and 360-degree camera data. Designed to replace time-consuming manual updates, Progress AI generates fast and reliable […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/dronedeploy-launches-progress-ai-to-automate-construction-tracking/feed/ 0 106843 Hands-On Learning, Public Safety Take Center Stage at Commercial UAV Expo 2025 https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/commercial-uav-expo-2025-training/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/commercial-uav-expo-2025-training/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:02:55 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106840 Partnerships with Pilot Institute and AIRT Bring Comprehensive Training for Drone Pilots and First Responders The Commercial UAV Expo 2025 is set to deliver an unmatched educational experience for drone professionals. This year’s event, happening September 2–4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, brings new partnerships and expanded programming for both commercial pilots and public […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/commercial-uav-expo-2025-training/feed/ 0 106840 Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/blueflite-drones-to-deliver-auto-parts-in-detroit/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/blueflite-drones-to-deliver-auto-parts-in-detroit/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:03:48 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106837 Michigan-Backed Pilot Project Aims to Modernize Automotive Logistics with Aerial Delivery A New Era of Auto Parts Delivery In a step toward modernizing supply chains, a group of Michigan-based partners has launched a new drone delivery pilot. The program, led by drone company blueflite, focuses on delivering automotive parts by air to Ford dealerships in […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/blueflite-drones-to-deliver-auto-parts-in-detroit/feed/ 0 106837 Amprius Delivers Next-Gen SiCore® Batteries to Leading Drone Manufacturers https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/amprius-silicon-anode-batteries/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/amprius-silicon-anode-batteries/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:33:35 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106833 High-energy cells support long-endurance UAV missions for Airbus subsidiary AALTO and others Amprius Expands Drone Battery Shipments from Fremont Pilot Line Amprius Technologies, Inc. has delivered its high-energy silicon anode battery cells to several advanced drone and UAV manufacturers, including Airbus subsidiary AALTO. The shipments mark a major milestone in the company’s scale-up efforts to meet […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/amprius-silicon-anode-batteries/feed/ 0 106833 Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/lithium-ion-vs-solid-state-batteries-for-drones/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/lithium-ion-vs-solid-state-batteries-for-drones/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:03:52 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106831 Battery Endurance: The Persistent Drone Challenge Battery life has long stood as a defining constraint in commercial and dual-use drone operations. For missions ranging from infrastructure inspection and agricultural mapping to search and rescue and military reconnaissance, flight endurance limits both operational range and payload capabilities. Conventional lithium-ion batteries, while the current industry standard, often […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/22/lithium-ion-vs-solid-state-batteries-for-drones/feed/ 0 106831 Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/drones-join-the-front-lines-in-deadly-texas-hill-country-flood-response/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/drones-join-the-front-lines-in-deadly-texas-hill-country-flood-response/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:13:20 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106828 Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly Independence Day floods, which deluged a wide swath of the Central Texas Hill County, triggered a robust response from drone operators in the volunteer sector, who lent their UAVs to aid in recovery efforts and […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/drones-join-the-front-lines-in-deadly-texas-hill-country-flood-response/feed/ 0 106828 Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/tethered-and-unstoppable-how-fiber-optic-drones-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-battlefield-control/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/tethered-and-unstoppable-how-fiber-optic-drones-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-battlefield-control/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:50 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106815 As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 kilometers or more, carry […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/tethered-and-unstoppable-how-fiber-optic-drones-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-battlefield-control/feed/ 0 106815 U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/u-s-drone-industry-investment-surges-amid-sweeping-legislative-reforms/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/u-s-drone-industry-investment-surges-amid-sweeping-legislative-reforms/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:09 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106823 The drone industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in investment and capital flow, as a series of legislative measures and executive directives reshape the procurement and manufacturing environment for both established and emerging drone companies. Recent months have brought a flood of funding announcements, with sector analysts citing a direct connection to […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/21/u-s-drone-industry-investment-surges-amid-sweeping-legislative-reforms/feed/ 1 106823 US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal https://dronelife.com/2025/07/18/us-and-ukraine-move-closer-to-landmark-drone-deal/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/18/us-and-ukraine-move-closer-to-landmark-drone-deal/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:57:55 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106825 Big Plans for Drone Collaboration The United States and Ukraine are in advanced talks over a new partnership that could change the future of small drones on both sides of the Atlantic. Leaders from both countries are working on a landmark agreement that would see the US investing in Ukraine’s rapidly growing drone industry in […]

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]]> https://dronelife.com/2025/07/18/us-and-ukraine-move-closer-to-landmark-drone-deal/feed/ 1 106825 High Lander Launches Vega HighSite for Local Airspace Management https://dronelife.com/2025/07/18/high-lander-launches-vega-highsite-for-local-airspace-management/ https://dronelife.com/2025/07/18/high-lander-launches-vega-highsite-for-local-airspace-management/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:53:26 +0000 https://dronelife.com/?p=106812 New solution enables safe and scalable drone operations for commercial and government sites High Lander Aviation has introduced Vega HighSite, a localized airspace management suite designed for commercial organizations and governmental authorities. This new platform allows safe, compliant drone operations in defined areas—without the delays often associated with large-scale aviation oversight. The company, known for […]

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