Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Rapid Revenue Growth and Customer Base Threod Systems achieved…
Veolia North America has transformed its approach to managing aging water infrastructure by deploying drones equipped with thermal cameras, saving over 3 billion gallons of water in recent years. This innovative strategy reportedly addresses a critical issue in New Jersey’s…
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have initiated discussions on a potential “mega deal” that could see the United States acquiring battle-tested Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine purchases American weapons in return. This arrangement aims to bolster US drone capabilities,…
DJI Enterprise released version 5.0.0 of its DJI Terra software today, incorporating photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting to produce highly realistic digital twins from drone imagery. This update accelerates LiDAR and multispectral data processing while integrating a seamless hardware-software workflow, addressing…
DJI has introduced three advanced agricultural drones—the Agras T100, T70P, and T25P—that enhance spraying, spreading, and lifting capabilities for farmers facing growing demands in precision farming. This launch builds on DJI’s decade-long expertise, addressing the annual increase in spray drone…
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
The US Commerce Department has initiated investigations into imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their components, potentially leading to new tariffs under national security provisions. This move, announced on July 1, aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader tariff strategy…
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and…
DJI Agriculture today launched the Agras T100 globally, a high-capacity drone designed to transform large-scale farming through enhanced spraying, spreading, and lifting capabilities. This release, announced on July 15, 2025, builds on its initial debut in China last November and…
Ukrainian hackers have struck a blow to Russia’s drone capabilities by infiltrating and dismantling the digital infrastructure of Gaskar Group, a key manufacturer supplying unmanned aerial vehicles to Moscow’s military. This operation, involving hacktivist groups and Ukraine’s intelligence, highlights the…
New York City has expanded its use of drones at Rockaway Beach, now deploying them to drop lifesaving flotation devices to swimmers in distress, building on years of surveillance for sharks and riptides. This initiative promises quicker interventions in dangerous…
U.S. drone delivery company DEXA has achieved a major regulatory milestone by obtaining a national Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, enabling autonomous operations without visual observers across the country. This approval positions DEXA…