Technology & Innovation
Autonomy, artificial intelligence, sensors, batteries, propulsion, communications, counter-UAS, and aircraft engineering.
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XAG V40 Review: Capable Spray Drone With U.S. Support Questions
The XAG V40 combines twin-rotor spraying and spreading capabilities, but U.S. buyers should verify current inventory, support, FAA approvals and FCC status.
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UAV Morning Update: TRV-150 Engages Multiple Drones at Eglin
BAE says a TRV-150 intercepted multiple drones in one Eglin mission. Here’s what advanced, what remains unverified and why the test matters for UAVs.
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Autel Dragonfish-25 Review: Specs and U.S. Operating Hurdles
The Autel Dragonfish-25 claims a 10 kg payload and 210-minute loaded endurance, but U.S. buyers face FAA weight and FCC authorization hurdles.
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PIX4Dcloud Gaussian Splatting Review: Where It Helps—and Where It Doesn’t
PIX4Dcloud Gaussian Splatting creates georeferenced, photorealistic 3D scenes. We examine useful applications, pricing, accuracy limits and alternatives.
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DJI Avata 360 Review: Strong Specs, Complicated U.S. Availability
DJI’s Avata 360 offers 8K spherical FPV capture, but no official U.S. launch. We examine its specifications, import risks, alternatives and fit.
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YellowScan Venturer Review: Survey-Grade LiDAR Without a Cloud-Only Workflow
YellowScan’s Venturer pairs a RIEGL miniVUX-3 with Applanix navigation and local processing. We examine its specifications, limits, procurement claims and ownership questions.
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Quick Hits: Drone Noise, Delivery Reviews and Starlink Limits
UK drone-noise policy, scrutiny of Amazon’s Massachusetts hub and Starlink limits affecting Ukrainian drone missions lead this week’s UAV roundup.
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UAV Morning Update: Navy Tests GPS-Denied Drone Ship Landing
The Navy tested a GPS-denied drone ship landing using onboard vision and motion sensing, but fleet readiness and performance data remain unproven.
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DroneDeploy’s July 2026 Release: Is Progress AI Worth the Platform Lock-In?
DroneDeploy’s quarterly update brings 2x-faster processing, a robotic Capture Agent, and Progress AI schedule matching. Here’s what actually changed and who benefits.
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Teledyne FLIR Black Recon Review: A Vehicle-Mounted Drone Dock for Contested Airspace
Black Recon launches, recovers, and recharges three micro-drones from inside a vehicle. Here’s the spec breakdown and why its GNSS-denied design matters for buyers watching Ukraine.