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Hoverfly Launches NDAA-Compliant Drone Components Line, Betting on Blue UAS Demand

Hoverfly Technologies has launched Hoverfly Elements, a new business division selling NDAA-compliant drone components built for defense and commercial UAS manufacturers. The Sanford, Florida-based company unveiled the line at Xponential 2026, and its first products are drone motors and electronic speed controllers built with Korea Robot Manufacturing, plus GPS modules developed with Septentrio, a

Haye KestelooJul 42 min read

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France’s Elistair Debuts Dual-Payload Tethered Drone That Runs 24 Hours Without Battery Swaps

French tethered drone manufacturer Elistair has unveiled a new configuration of its Khronos system that combines persistent surveillance with tactical communications in a single platform, addressing one of modern warfare’s most persistent logistics headaches. The Khronos Dual Payload debuted at Milipol 2025, the international homeland security trade show in Paris running November 18-21, integratin

Haye KestelooNov 20

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New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update

New drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking

Greg ReverdiauMar 14

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Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added

As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and March 6, 2025, eight vendors have been dropped, while three new ones have joined the…

Haye KestelooMar 6

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Hoverfly Technologies Celebrates Milestone: Over 500 Tethered Drones Sold to US Army

Hoverfly Technologies, a leading manufacturer of tethered drone systems, has reportedly reached a significant milestone with over 500 systems sold to the US Army. The company recently received a $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories, further solidifying its position as a leader in tethered drone technology. Versatile Tethered Drones Enhance Military…

Haye KestelooJun 19