Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:49:41 PM
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Register here to be part of the conversation. The free monthly webcast […] The post Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6 appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:49:41 PM
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. ET for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Register here to be part of the conversation. The free monthly webcast […] The post Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6 appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:29:40 PM
Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and surveying services across SSE’s electricity networks in Britain. The agreement covers an initial three-year term, with an option for another two years. Cyberhawk, a subsidiary of Ondas […] The post Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:29:40 PM
Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and surveying services across SSE’s electricity networks in Britain. The agreement covers an initial three-year term, with an option for another two years. Cyberhawk, a subsidiary of Ondas […] The post Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:15:59 PM
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Utopia Compression, an advanced technology company with more than two decades of experience providing services to the defense sector, is looking to branch out by providing artificial […] The post Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 1:15:59 PM
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Utopia Compression, an advanced technology company with more than two decades of experience providing services to the defense sector, is looking to branch out by providing artificial […] The post Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market appeared first on DRONELIFE.
The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 11:54:40 AM
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S. patent strength has caught up and emerging drone IP spans six countries For years, DJI has been the dominant manufacturer in the commercial drone market. Now, U.S. policy is pushing the domestic market toward a broader supply chain. In December 2025, the Federal Communications […] The post The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 10/01/2026 11:54:40 AM
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S. patent strength has caught up and emerging drone IP spans six countries For years, DJI has been the dominant manufacturer in the commercial drone market. Now, U.S. policy is pushing the domestic market toward a broader supply chain. In December 2025, the Federal Communications […] The post The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 5:06:49 PM
Combination with Aureus Greenway Holdings is expected to close October 1 as the autonomous systems company scales U.S. production Defense technology company Powerus expects to complete its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. on October 1, 2026. The transaction will make Powerus a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Powerus, formally Autonomous Power […] The post Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 5:06:49 PM
Combination with Aureus Greenway Holdings is expected to close October 1 as the autonomous systems company scales U.S. production Defense technology company Powerus expects to complete its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. on October 1, 2026. The transaction will make Powerus a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Powerus, formally Autonomous Power […] The post Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 4:27:13 PM
9,000-square-meter Delft headquarters expands radar development, production and support as global demand for drone detection grows Robin Radar Systems has opened a new 9,000-square-meter headquarters in Delft, Netherlands, tripling its operational capacity. The facility will support radar research, engineering, production, testing and customer service. The expansion follows the opening of a larger Robin Radar operations […] The post Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 4:27:13 PM
9,000-square-meter Delft headquarters expands radar development, production and support as global demand for drone detection grows Robin Radar Systems has opened a new 9,000-square-meter headquarters in Delft, Netherlands, tripling its operational capacity. The facility will support radar research, engineering, production, testing and customer service. The expansion follows the opening of a larger Robin Radar operations […] The post Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 4:05:13 PM
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and deployment of its counter-drone systems. Lockheed Martin led the round after committing $25 million in an initial investment announced in April. Unusual Machines also […] The post Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 4:05:13 PM
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and deployment of its counter-drone systems. Lockheed Martin led the round after committing $25 million in an initial investment announced in April. Unusual Machines also […] The post Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems appeared first on DRONELIFE.
DoorDash Unveils Purpose-Built Drone and End-to-End Delivery System
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 3:52:59 PM
DoorDash Air combines a new six-propeller aircraft with restaurant loading infrastructure and the company’s existing delivery marketplace DoorDash has unveiled a purpose-built delivery drone and supporting system for restaurant deliveries. The company will begin piloting DoorDash Air in Northern California. The announcement provides new details about the aircraft and the infrastructure behind DoorDash’s in-house drone […] The post DoorDash Unveils Purpose-Built Drone and End-to-End Delivery System appeared first on…
Drone Life :: 09/30/2026 3:52:59 PM
DoorDash Air combines a new six-propeller aircraft with restaurant loading infrastructure and the company’s existing delivery marketplace DoorDash has unveiled a purpose-built delivery drone and supporting system for restaurant deliveries. The company will begin piloting DoorDash Air in Northern California. The announcement provides new details about the aircraft and the infrastructure behind DoorDash’s in-house drone […] The post DoorDash Unveils Purpose-Built Drone and End-to-End Delivery System appeared first on…
Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
Drone Life :: 09/29/2026 6:36:05 PM
The company’s first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms. Skydio announced the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, on September 24, 2026 at its annual Ascend conference in Summerlin, Nevada. The San Mateo, California drone manufacturer also introduced MegaDock, […] The post Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 09/29/2026 6:36:05 PM
The company’s first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms. Skydio announced the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, on September 24, 2026 at its annual Ascend conference in Summerlin, Nevada. The San Mateo, California drone manufacturer also introduced MegaDock, […] The post Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026 appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Matternet Unveils M3 Autonomous Drone Delivery Platform for Rooftop Micro-Hubs
Drone Life :: 09/29/2026 5:03:34 PM
The next-generation system pairs a new aircraft, dock and drop-box portal so restaurants, retailers and hospitals can send packages without staff on site, with commercial service targeted for the second half of 2027. Matternet unveiled M3, its next-generation autonomous drone delivery platform, on September 28, 2026. The Mountain View, California company, which began trading on […] The post Matternet Unveils M3 Autonomous Drone Delivery Platform for Rooftop Micro-Hubs appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Drone Life :: 09/29/2026 5:03:34 PM
The next-generation system pairs a new aircraft, dock and drop-box portal so restaurants, retailers and hospitals can send packages without staff on site, with commercial service targeted for the second half of 2027. Matternet unveiled M3, its next-generation autonomous drone delivery platform, on September 28, 2026. The Mountain View, California company, which began trading on […] The post Matternet Unveils M3 Autonomous Drone Delivery Platform for Rooftop Micro-Hubs appeared first on DRONELIFE.
Build the Ultimate Workshop – 10 tips to create your perfect modeling space
Model Airplane News :: 09/28/2026 2:55:35 PM
The hobby isn’t just about flying, it’s also about building, repairing, displaying, and dreaming. Converting your garage, basement or spare room into a dedicated RC airplane hangar elevates your hobby to a whole new level. Whether you’re a scratch builder, ARF assembler, or weekend pilot, here’s how to turn your underused space into a functional, […] The post Build the Ultimate Workshop – 10 tips to create your perfect modeling space appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 09/28/2026 2:55:35 PM
The hobby isn’t just about flying, it’s also about building, repairing, displaying, and dreaming. Converting your garage, basement or spare room into a dedicated RC airplane hangar elevates your hobby to a whole new level. Whether you’re a scratch builder, ARF assembler, or weekend pilot, here’s how to turn your underused space into a functional, […] The post Build the Ultimate Workshop – 10 tips to create your perfect modeling space appeared first on Model Airplane News.
17-Foot Giant Lancaster
Model Airplane News :: 09/28/2026 2:34:58 PM
A 17-foot wingspan, four growling engines and winds gusting over 20 mph! Stewart Clifford puts his massive 1/6-scale Avro Lancaster through its paces at the 2026 Stow Maries RC Model Show in this video from father-and-son YouTube team Tbobborap1. Weighing approximately 87 pounds without fuel, the bomber is powered by four 38cc Zenoah gas two-strokes […] The post 17-Foot Giant Lancaster appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 09/28/2026 2:34:58 PM
A 17-foot wingspan, four growling engines and winds gusting over 20 mph! Stewart Clifford puts his massive 1/6-scale Avro Lancaster through its paces at the 2026 Stow Maries RC Model Show in this video from father-and-son YouTube team Tbobborap1. Weighing approximately 87 pounds without fuel, the bomber is powered by four 38cc Zenoah gas two-strokes […] The post 17-Foot Giant Lancaster appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Jet Power 2026 full tour with Martin Pickering!
Model Airplane News :: 09/06/2026 6:28:42 PM
Take a tour of Jet Power 2026 with Martin Pickering! The post Jet Power 2026 full tour with Martin Pickering! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 09/06/2026 6:28:42 PM
Take a tour of Jet Power 2026 with Martin Pickering! The post Jet Power 2026 full tour with Martin Pickering! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Micro Flight: When Tiny Wings Do Big Things
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 5:04:13 PM
If you’ve ever watched a dragonfly dart, flip, stop on a dime, and blast off again, you know insects are some of the most accomplished pilots on the planet. Now imagine that kind of performance packed into a flying machine smaller than a paperclip, and you’ll understand why a recent breakthrough from researchers at MIT […] The post Micro Flight: When Tiny Wings Do Big Things appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 5:04:13 PM
If you’ve ever watched a dragonfly dart, flip, stop on a dime, and blast off again, you know insects are some of the most accomplished pilots on the planet. Now imagine that kind of performance packed into a flying machine smaller than a paperclip, and you’ll understand why a recent breakthrough from researchers at MIT […] The post Micro Flight: When Tiny Wings Do Big Things appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Mega-Scale BAE Hawk!
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 5:02:12 PM
With a wingspan of nearly 12½ feet, a length of just over 16 feet, and weighing in at around 198 pounds, this giant-scale BAE Hawk 100 from Tomahawk Aviation is a monster! This jet is powered by a JetCat P550 Pro turbine producing roughly 124 pounds of thrust. Watch as this incredible Hawk takes off and […] The post Mega-Scale BAE Hawk! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 5:02:12 PM
With a wingspan of nearly 12½ feet, a length of just over 16 feet, and weighing in at around 198 pounds, this giant-scale BAE Hawk 100 from Tomahawk Aviation is a monster! This jet is powered by a JetCat P550 Pro turbine producing roughly 124 pounds of thrust. Watch as this incredible Hawk takes off and […] The post Mega-Scale BAE Hawk! appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Circular Wings – Will it Fly?
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 4:59:44 PM
James from the YouTube channel Project Air is at it again. This time, he’s taking on a pretty unusual challenge: building and flying an RC plane with circular wings. But will this unconventional design actually fly better than a traditional wing? Let’s find out! The post Circular Wings – Will it Fly? appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 08/30/2026 4:59:44 PM
James from the YouTube channel Project Air is at it again. This time, he’s taking on a pretty unusual challenge: building and flying an RC plane with circular wings. But will this unconventional design actually fly better than a traditional wing? Let’s find out! The post Circular Wings – Will it Fly? appeared first on Model Airplane News.
12-Foot-Span Farman Jabiru
Model Airplane News :: 08/10/2026 4:30:12 PM
Here’s an aircraft you don’t see every day: a 1/5-scale F-121 Farman Jabiru! Built by the French Farman Aviation Works company in the 1920s, the full-size was powered by four 180hp Hispano-Suiza V8 engines mounted in tandem push-pull pairs on stub wings. Michael Wenzel’s electric-powered, RC version has a 12.5-foot wingspan with a 3-foot chord. […] The post 12-Foot-Span Farman Jabiru appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 08/10/2026 4:30:12 PM
Here’s an aircraft you don’t see every day: a 1/5-scale F-121 Farman Jabiru! Built by the French Farman Aviation Works company in the 1920s, the full-size was powered by four 180hp Hispano-Suiza V8 engines mounted in tandem push-pull pairs on stub wings. Michael Wenzel’s electric-powered, RC version has a 12.5-foot wingspan with a 3-foot chord. […] The post 12-Foot-Span Farman Jabiru appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Big Bede BD-8
Model Airplane News :: 08/10/2026 4:15:46 PM
This giant-scale Bede BD-8, owned by Paul Needham and flown by accomplished display pilot Andy Johnson, is an impressive rendition of Jim Bede’s sleek aerobatic design. With its distinctive low-wing profile and enormous presence, the model is powered by a DLE 222cc flat-four gasoline engine, providing plenty of muscle for its smooth, sweeping aerobatics and […] The post Big Bede BD-8 appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 08/10/2026 4:15:46 PM
This giant-scale Bede BD-8, owned by Paul Needham and flown by accomplished display pilot Andy Johnson, is an impressive rendition of Jim Bede’s sleek aerobatic design. With its distinctive low-wing profile and enormous presence, the model is powered by a DLE 222cc flat-four gasoline engine, providing plenty of muscle for its smooth, sweeping aerobatics and […] The post Big Bede BD-8 appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Flying Field Safety
Model Airplane News :: 07/11/2026 7:14:05 PM
Given the weather conditions in much of the country it seems like a good time to share this. In the immortal words of Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: “Let’s be careful out there!” Flying Field Safety – 10 Important Guidelines to Remember While hobbies are meant to be fun, operating remote control aircraft carries its own […] The post Flying Field Safety appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 07/11/2026 7:14:05 PM
Given the weather conditions in much of the country it seems like a good time to share this. In the immortal words of Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: “Let’s be careful out there!” Flying Field Safety – 10 Important Guidelines to Remember While hobbies are meant to be fun, operating remote control aircraft carries its own […] The post Flying Field Safety appeared first on Model Airplane News.
RC Aircraft Reaches the Edge of Space
Model Airplane News :: 07/06/2026 5:43:29 PM
High-altitude flight has always fascinated pilots, but one aircraft is now pushing the limits of what’s possible. Mira Aerospace has successfully completed a groundbreaking test flight of its High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft, ApusNeo 18, reaching an altitude of 7.5 miles above Earth. That puts this unmanned aircraft firmly in the stratosphere, well above commercial air […] The post RC Aircraft Reaches the Edge of Space appeared first on Model Airplane News.
Model Airplane News :: 07/06/2026 5:43:29 PM
High-altitude flight has always fascinated pilots, but one aircraft is now pushing the limits of what’s possible. Mira Aerospace has successfully completed a groundbreaking test flight of its High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft, ApusNeo 18, reaching an altitude of 7.5 miles above Earth. That puts this unmanned aircraft firmly in the stratosphere, well above commercial air […] The post RC Aircraft Reaches the Edge of Space appeared first on Model Airplane News.
