DJI
DJI Stakes Claim in Camera Tech with Five NAB Awards, Expanding Beyond Drone Dominance
DJI collected five awards at last week's NAB Show 2025, demonstrating the company's growing influence beyond its drone origins. The Chinese tech giant's
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Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of DroneXL.co, where he covers all drone-related news, DJI rumors and writes drone reviews, and of EVXL.co, for all electric vehicle news. Haye can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
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Drones Deployed in Critical Search for Missing Colorado Man with Dementia
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen on foot near East Fremont Avenue on April 4th, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s…
FAA
Bow Police Department Acquires Drone to Enhance Public Safety Response in New Hampshire
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus funds resulting from three vacant positions within the department, reports The Concord Monitor. Police Chief…
United States
Saildrone and Thales Revolutionize Maritime Surveillance with Autonomous Towed Sonar System
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement in persistent maritime domain awareness capabilities, particularly relevant
Industry
A2Z Drone Delivery Patents Breakthrough Drone Dock Network System Enabling Infinite Range Operations
A2Z Drone Delivery has secured a significant advancement in drone infrastructure technology with the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,258,153 B2 covering its portfolio of A2Z Air Docks. The patent, awarded on March 25, 2025, represents a crucial step toward enabling autonomous drone networks that can operate continuously across extensive geographical areas. Breaking the Battery…
First Responders
SkySafe and Motorola Solutions Form Strategic Alliance to Combat Unauthorized Drone Threats
SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and emergency response operations across the nation. Integration Brings Advanc
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Unifly Joins European ENSURE Project to Bridge Drone and Aircraft Airspace Systems
Terra Drone subsidiary Unifly has joined a major European research initiative to integrate drone traffic systems with traditional air traffic management, according to an announcement from Terra Drone Corporation. The ENSURE project, led by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims to develop standardized interfaces allowing unmanned aircraft and conventional aviation to safely share airspace. Strategic…
Brinc
BRINC’s $75M Funding Round Signals Major Shift in Emergency Response Drone Market
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most significant partnerships yet between drone technology and traditional emergency response infrastructure. Bridging Two Wo
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