A university and a defense software firm are joining forces to push the frontier of unmanned flight. Marshall University in Huntington has struck a new collaboration with DroneTrace to accelerate drone research and national security capabilities. Recent Trends Growing academia-defense collaborations in UAV tech Increased emphasis on drone data security and traceability Public-private partnerships drive...

In Tainan’s sunlit industrial belt, a new AI-driven factory rises as a symbol of Taiwan’s push into smart manufacturing. The facility aims to integrate drones, medical devices, and advanced assembly lines under an AI umbrella, promising faster prototyping and tighter quality control. Dubbed an AI factory, the project signals more than a single plant. It...

In a field where time equals money and terrain data shapes project outcomes, a single flight can replace hours of field work. DJI’s Zenmuse L3 promises to scale drone lidar mapping for enterprise projects through long-range sensing and high-resolution imagery. Recent Trends Rise of enterprise LiDAR drones Growing demand for rapid geospatial data DJI ecosystem...

In a desert city where traffic can steal precious minutes from a call for help, the UAE is testing a bold alternative: a nationwide drone network designed for real-time emergency response. The pilot project, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and run in collaboration with ADNOC, brings together autonomous long-range drones and swarm-technology under...