Technology & Innovation
Autonomy, artificial intelligence, sensors, batteries, propulsion, communications, counter-UAS, and aircraft engineering.
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Why DJI Still Controls 80% of the U.S. Drone Market — Despite Tariffs and a Pending FCC Fight
DJI holds roughly 80% of the U.S. consumer drone market and 70% globally. Section 232 tariffs and a pending FCC proceeding haven’t dented that lead — here’s why.
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Why the DJI Neo is Ideal for First-Time Drone Pilots
The DJI Neo blends a 135 g airframe, palm launch, automated tracking, 4K video and DJI ecosystem compatibility. Here’s who it is for, how it compares, and why it matters to the consumer drone market.
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LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry: Choosing the Right Drone Mapping Workflow
Compare LiDAR and photogrammetry for drone mapping by terrain, vegetation, deliverables, accuracy controls, equipment, processing and project cost.
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Quantum Systems Opens Huntsville Drone Engineering and R&D Office
Quantum Systems opened a 3,200-square-foot Huntsville engineering office to work more closely with U.S. defense customers on unmanned systems R&D.
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Japan’s 4,000-Drone Light Show Sets New National Scale Record
TryHard says a 4,000-drone performance in Osaka set a Japanese scale record while combining EHang formation technology, fireworks and live music.
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Pentagon Preps Directed-Energy ‘Shoot-Off’ as DHS Clears State and Local Police to Take On Drones
JIATF-401 will test high-energy laser and microwave weapons against drones this December, as DHS rolls out new SAFER SKIES Act authority letting local police detect and mitigate UAS threats.
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UK Drone Battery Push Targets U.S. Defense Supply-Chain Rules
UK battery makers are preparing for U.S. defense sourcing rules as drone tariffs increase pressure to document cells, materials and component origins.
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Saildrone Expands in Europe and Tests Armed USV With Lockheed Martin
Saildrone opened a Copenhagen headquarters and announced three European build contracts as its Surveyor completed a JAGM live-fire test at RIMPAC.
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Air Force Seeks DJI Drones for Counter-UAS Training at Missile Base
The Air Force is seeking six DJI drones for counter-UAS training at F.E. Warren AFB, using controlled commercial aircraft as realistic threat targets.