Police
Mexico Deploys Anti Drone Shield for World Cup
The focus is on forcing unauthorized drones to land rather than destroying them. That approach reduces risk, avoids debris over crowds
Robotics
News, deep dives, and analysis — every Robotics story, newest first.
121
Articles
41
Beats covered
6
Reporters on beat
Oct 26
Last updated
United States
Army Launches Drone and Robotics Leader Course at Fort Benning
The U.S. Army has quietly opened a new front in its modernization push, not on a distant battlefield, but inside a classroom at Fort Benning, Georgia. This week marked the debut of the Robotic Autonomous Systems Leader Tactics course, known as RASLT. The goal is simple but ambitious: teach combat leaders how to actually use…
Ukraine
Ukraine opens 10 drone export hubs across Europe as first German-built Ukrainian drone rolls off the line
Four years ago, Ukraine was begging Western allies for basic weapons deliveries. Now Zelenskyy is announcing drone production lines on German soil and 10 weapons export offices spanning the Baltics to Northern Europe. The speed of this reversal is hard to overstate. Here is what you need to know: Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics launch…
Robotics
The Ultimate 2026 Global Drone & Robotics Event Calendar
As the drone and robotics industries continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, staying ahead of the curve means being in the room where it happens. From the shifting regulatory landscape and the rise of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to the latest breakthroughs in AI-driven autonomy and tactical defense, 2026 is shaping up to be…
Drone Delivery
Skyways Air Transportation plans world’s largest autonomous drone fleet with $37M Air Force backing
The Austin American-Statesman just published an in-depth look at Skyways Air Transportation, the Austin-based startup that wants to build the world’s largest fleet of fully autonomous drones. What caught my attention isn’t the ambition. It’s the math. The company says its V2 drone can deliver cargo between Navy ships for about $1,000 per flight hour.…
Airbus
Niagara College launches defence drone programs
Canada is serious about defence, and not just in speeches or budget lines. With the federal government’s 2025 Canada Strong budget putting fresh emphasis on domestic innovation, Niagara College has stepped forward with new hands-on engineering programs designed to train students to build the systems Canada increasingly depends on, as Notlocal reports. Drones, autonomous vehicles,…
Zipline
Zipline and Rwanda sign expansion agreement as country becomes first to build nationwide autonomous delivery
Zipline and the Government of Rwanda have signed an expansion agreement that makes Rwanda the first country to build a nationwide autonomous delivery network. The deal, announced February 5 by Zipline Rwanda, is the first expansion agreement under Zipline‘s $150 million U.S. State Department award. The signing comes as Zipline hits 2 million commercial drone…
Technology
This Radar System Could Finally Stop Drones From Hitting Power Lines
If drones had a natural predator, it would not be birds, trees, or firmware updates. It would be wires. Power lines, telephone cables, steel guy wires, clotheslines, fences, and that one mystery cable that only exists to ruin your flight. Thin, hard to see, and perfectly placed where drones love to fly. I know this…
— The DroneXL Briefing · Free
The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
Free forever. Unsubscribe in one click.
8,400+
Articles published
340+
Beats & desks
2020
Covering drones since
100%
Independent