New Hampshire facility set to produce NDAA-compliant propulsion systems as defense demand grows Global propulsion solutions provider ePropelled, Inc. announced a major expansion of its U.S. operations, positioning itself as the first American-based drone component manufacturer with a fully compliant Department of Defense supply chain. The move comes as legislative efforts to … [Read more...] about ePropelled Expands U.S. Manufacturing to Meet Rising Demand for Drone Components
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Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military
Project ULTRA Demonstration Validates Safe BVLOS Operations in Controlled Airspace Skyways has completed a series of historic cargo drone flights under the Department of Defense’s Project ULTRA, marking a major step forward in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Over 12 days, the Texas-based company conducted medium-range flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base … [Read more...] about Skyways Completes Historic Cargo Drone Flights for U.S. Military
Canada’s ZenaTech Targets Multiple Acquisitions in Rapid Expansion Strategy
Canadian company ZenaTech seeks to grow with flight school purchase By DRONELIFE Features EditorJim Magill A fast-growing Canada-based AI drone and software company is planning to expand its Drone as a Service (DaaS) business by purchasing a flight school in Florida that offers instruction for both Part 107 pilots, as well as for those training to earn Part 61 certifications … [Read more...] about Canada’s ZenaTech Targets Multiple Acquisitions in Rapid Expansion Strategy
Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
New plan sets out airspace, enforcement, and industry actions for the next decade Ireland has published its National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document launched on August 20, 2025, and sets a long-term path to grow drone services while protecting safety, security, privacy, and the environment. The framework focuses on three areas: Use of the Airspace … [Read more...] about Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
AeroVironment Delivers First P550 Autonomous eVTOL Systems to U.S. Army
New Group 2 UAS supports long-range reconnaissance and battlefield adaptability AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has delivered its first P550™ autonomous Group 2 eVTOL unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to the U.S. Army under the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The delivery marks the start of integration into Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigades and other … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Delivers First P550 Autonomous eVTOL Systems to U.S. Army
