UAS

Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump’s “Unleashing Drone Dominance” Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL companies to transition from development into […] The post Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Europe’s first dual-use UAV unicorn triples valuation as the US and Europe race to scale defense-ready drone systems Quantum Systems has extended its Series C funding round with an additional €180 million, tripling its valuation and driving its status as Europe’s leading dual-use UAV company. The new investment marks the largest private capital raise in […] The post Quantum Systems Raises €180 Million to Expand Multi-Domain UAV Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE.
New partnerships strengthen local support for ANAFI UKR across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region Parrot has expanded its global distribution network with five new defence and security partners across Central and Eastern Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The new agreements bring Allies Incorporated in Poland, Panna Plus in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, Pramacom-HT in Czechia […] The post Parrot Expands Global Distribution Network to Meet Rising Demand for Secure Micro-UAVs appeared first on DRONELIFE.
UK drone and data intelligence firm plans global growth and faster product development StirlingX has closed its extended Seed round at a total of $11 million, placing the company among Europe’s leading emerging drone and data intelligence firms. The round includes new and existing global investors and positions the UK-based company to expand its technology […] The post StirlingX Raises $11 Million in Extended Seed Round appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Israeli defense contractor UVision Group has completed the acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense technology company that develops AI-based loitering systems. This merger combines two companies with complementary technologies to better serve the global defense market. The acquisition brings together UVision’s HERO family of loitering munitions with SpearUAV’s Viper family of encapsulated AI-driven systems. Each […] The post UVision Acquires SpearUAV for Expanded Loitering Munitions Capabilities appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Quantum Solutions, a UK-based imaging technology company, has expanded its lineup of quantum-dot shortwave infrared (SWIR) drone payloads designed to capture data beyond the visible spectrum. The company’s Q.Fly family now includes multiple mission-specific configurations—including the Q.Fly Water system for real-time moisture mapping—each built around proprietary quantum-dot sensors that extend imaging into the 400–1,700 nm […] The post Quantum Solutions Expands SWIR Drone Payload Lineup appeared first on DRONELIFE.
$150 Million from the State Department and Matching African Investments Could Triple Access to Essential Medicines Zipline will soon expand its medical drone delivery services across Africa through a landmark agreement with the U.S. Department of State. The expansion could help up to 130 million people gain rapid access to lifesaving blood and medicines. The […] The post Zipline Expands Life-Saving Drone Delivery Network Across Africa with New U.S. Government Partnership appeared first on DRONELIFE.
SPH Engineering has expanded its drone-based ground-penetrating radar (GPR) portfolio with two 600 MHz antennas designed for UAV integration: the MALÅ GeoDrone 600 and the Zond Aero 600 NG. The new systems are aimed at high-resolution subsurface mapping in engineering, utility detection, archaeology, environmental studies, and geophysical research, particularly where access for ground carts is […] The post SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping appeared first on DRONELIFE.
ANAFI UKR will support frontline reconnaissance and modernization efforts across Europe Parrot has secured a major multi-year contract with a European Defence Force to supply its next-generation micro-UAV system, ANAFI UKR. The award follows a competitive three-year procurement program aimed at upgrading tactical reconnaissance and situational-awareness tools for frontline units. The selection marks a major […] The post Parrot Wins Multi-Year Contract to Supply Tactical Micro UAS to European Defence Force appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Generative AI-run systems point to the future of drone applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent advances in the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and pending new regulations regarding UAV operations are likely to pave the way for widespread industrial adoption of fully autonomous drones, according to a speaker at the Energy Drone/Robotics […] The post Generative AI + Autonomy: The Next Leap for Industrial Drone Programs appeared first on DRONELIFE.