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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… Read more: Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework

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 designated units. The… Read more: AeroVironment Delivers First P550 Autonomous eVTOL Systems to U.S. Army

AI-driven counter-drone capabilities strengthened through regional support DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has announced the expansion of its support for Ukraine through a newly established local partnership. The move builds on the company’s role as a counter-drone (C-UAS) provider in the country since the beginning of hostilities, supplying systems that defend military, infrastructure, and civilian assets from evolving… Read more: DroneShield Expands Ukrainian Presence with Local Partnership

New “Zipotle” service begins with early access program in Rowlett, TX Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a new partnership with Zipline, the autonomous delivery company, to launch drone delivery of digital orders in the Dallas area. The program, branded as Zipotle, begins with early access in Rowlett, Texas, and is expected to expand to more… Read more: Chipotle Partners with Zipline to Launch Drone Delivery in Dallas

WarrenUAS, a leading provider of drone education services through Warren Community College in Washington Township, New Jersey, recently announced that they will be showcasing their program at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, from Sep. 2-4. Members of the staff will be at Booth #249 in the exhibition hall to share their expertise and… Read more: WarrenUAS Showcases Drone Education at CUAV Expo 2025

New KULR ONE Air platform set for Q4 2025 productio KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) has announced new strategic partnerships with Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) and Molicel, a subsidiary of Taiwan Cement (TWSE: 1101.TW). The collaboration will support the launch of KULR ONE Air (K1A), a family of advanced battery systems built for… Read more: KULR Partners with Amprius and Molicel to Launch Advanced Drone Batteries

Taiwan’s Historic Drone Procurement and Classification Shift In a landmark move, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled a series of aggressive procurement plans and regulatory changes aimed at drastically expanding its fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next two years. The MND, responding to accelerating pressure from Beijing, published tender notices… Read more: Treating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement

Gather AI, a leader in artificial intelligence for logistics, recently announced their first dealer partnership with Burwell Material Handling to bring their AI warehouse drone technology to retail locations nationwide. Burwell will distribute both Gather AI’s drone-based and Material Handling Equipment Vision camera solutions to customers across their 20 brick and mortar centers across the… Read more: Gather AI and Burwell Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Warehouse Optimization with Drone Inventory Scanning

Young drone company SiFly scores world flight endurance record By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Seeking to capitalize on the anticipated boom in market opportunities for long-range UAV operations, California-based SiFly, a brand-new drone manufacturer, on August 19 announced it has set a new world record for flight endurance by a small electrically powered multi-rotor… Read more: Flying Into the Future: SiFly’s Q12 Breaks Drone Endurance Barriers

New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve precision agriculture and related applications. The company says the sensor will provide farmers, researchers, and environmental managers with more accurate, high-resolution data… Read more: AgEagle Launches RedEdge-P Green Camera for Precision Agriculture

New AI-enhanced counter-drone system integrates cyber, radar, and jamming technologies D-Fend Solutions has announced the launch of EnforceAir PLUS, a counter-drone system that combines radio frequency (RF) cyber-driven detection and takeover technology with radar detection and optional RF jamming. The system is designed to provide layered protection against unauthorized drones in military and civilian environments.… Read more: D-Fend Solutions Launches EnforceAir PLUS

The United States’ decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian goods threatens to disrupt India’s burgeoning drone sector. In late July 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from India. It now appears (as of August, 2025) that the rate may double to 50% in response to India’s continued Russian oil purchases.… Read more: The Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Indian Drone Industry

GoTo Foods latest entry in race to make DFW drone delivery capital By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas, a leading hub for drone-delivery services, recently got a new entry in the race to bring fast food to customers’ doorsteps via UAV. GoTo Foods, the parent company of several popular… Read more: GoTo Foods Launches Drone Delivery in Dallas/Fort Worth with Wing and DoorDash

Agreement will assess the Yamaha FAZER SAR’s potential for early wildfire suppression under proposed BVLOS rules The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. to evaluate the use of Yamaha’s FAZER SAR unmanned helicopter in wildfire mitigation and suppression efforts. As wildfire seasons become more… Read more: Oregon Department of Aviation and Yamaha Partner to Explore Uncrewed Helicopter for Wildfire Mitigation

Massachusetts lawmakers propose package of new drone rules  By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill  A package of six bills making their way through the Massachusetts legislature could have profound negative impacts on future drone operations in the Commonwealth, representatives of the commercial UAV industry say.  Advocates and opponents of the proposed legislation made their opinions… Read more: Proposed Massachusetts Drone Laws Spark Industry Pushback

Partnership adds Wåsp platform to Ondas Autonomous Systems portfolio amid rising demand for scalable defense drones Strategic Move Expands Ondas’ Defense Portfolio Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced a strategic investment in Norwegian defense technology company Rift Dynamics AS. The deal gives Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, exclusive rights to distribute Rift’s Wåsp platform to the… Read more: Ondas Invests in Norway’s Rift Dynamics to Bring Low-Cost Attritable Drone Systems to U.S. Defense Market

New drone offers immersive aerial storytelling with intuitive controls and lightweight design Antigravity A1: A New Way to Experience Drone Flight Antigravity, a consumer drone brand developed by Insta360 and partners, has announced the launch of its first product: the Antigravity A1. The company says it is the world’s first drone to feature 8K 360-degree… Read more: Antigravity A1 Introduces 8K 360 Capture to the Skies

DefendEye, a Kraków-based technology company, has developed a tube-launched, fully autonomous drone intended for rapid deployment in a range of operational environments. Weighing under 250 grams, the drone meets sub-250 g regulatory thresholds, which means it can be operated without a pilot’s license in most jurisdictions. The system is aimed at professional users in sectors… Read more: This Tiny Polish Drone Launches from a Tube

Test at Fort Rucker Marks Milestone in Counter-Drone Development The U.S. Army has announced what it calls its first-ever air-to-air kill by an armed first-person-view (FPV) drone, a step that could influence future counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) strategy. According to an official Army Europe & Africa video release, the demonstration took place over Fort Rucker… Read more: U.S. Army Achieves First Air-to-Air Kill with Armed FPV Drone

Flytrex Receives FAA BVLOS Approval, Opening Path to Nationwide Drone Delivery Expansion Flytrex has received authorization from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, becoming only the fourth drone delivery company in the country to achieve this milestone. The approval allows Flytrex to scale its services to… Read more: BVLOS “Transforms Our Entire Business Model” says Drone Delivery CEO