A single hour, three demanding missions, and a record-setting performance mark a standout day for ITRI at the World Robot Summit Harsh Environment Drones challenge. The team demonstrated how endurance, precision, and rapid adaptation can turn tough post-disaster scenarios into actionable data. Recent Trends Offshore drone missions expanding for disaster response FPV drones used in...

Wind whipped across Fukushima Robot Test Field as ITRI’s team rolled out their drone lineup for the Harsh Environment Drone Challenge. The goal: prove UAVs can operate autonomously in extreme post-disaster conditions, from offshore winds to collapsed urban corridors. ITRI Leads Endurance Drones at 2025 World Robot Summit In a single hour, ITRI’s machines tackled...

Andhra Pradesh is betting big on a future where the sky becomes a commuting corridor. A state-backed giga-scale factory aims to produce up to 1,000 electric air taxis a year by 2027, signaling a shift from prototype flights to mass-manufactured urban mobility. This ambitious plan could redefine how people move across crowded cities and coastal...

A new alliance between Planet Labs and Quantum Systems signals a pivot toward unified space-to-ground monitoring. By pairing Planet’s daily satellite imagery with Quantum’s agile drone systems, the partners aim to provide end-to-end oversight for critical assets—from oil pipelines to disaster zones and beyond. This is the kind of capability that turns scattered data into...

As the late afternoon sun slides over San Antonio, a small white drone hums along a tree-lined street, delivering a package to a neighborhood home. The moment feels almost cinematic, yet it marks something more tangible: Amazon Prime Air is publicly launching in a major U.S. market. This is not a test flight in a...

Air 3 Mini 4 Pro Two DJI models dominate the conversation among 2025 drone buyers: the Air 3 and the Mini 4 Pro. Each targets a different pilot, yet both promise cinema-grade potential in a pocketable form. For filmmakers, travelers, and social creators, the decision hinges on a mix of power, portability, and price. Recent...

A desert sprint shook up Dubai’s skies. A police drone hit 580 km per hour during a test flight, reimagining speed in public safety. Recent Trends Surging interest in high-speed unmanned aircraft Advances in battery and propulsion boost top speeds Regulators reevaluate airspace rules for fast drones Dubai Police Sets World’s Fastest Drone Record What...

From sweeping coastlines to neon-lit skylines, cinematic drone footage captivates audiences in a way that simple aerial shots cannot. The secret isn’t just a high-end platform; it is a disciplined blend of gear, technique, and planning that turns flight into storytelling. With DJI drones, filmmakers gain access to powerful camera controls and intelligent flight aids,...

The race to build high volume, secure unmanned systems is accelerating as defense and commercial buyers seek flexible platforms that can adapt on demand. In a signal event for the industry, Citrine Global Corp., doing business as SkyTech Orion Global Corp., announced that its CEO and chairwoman Ora Elharar Soffer will deliver a keynote at...

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...