Digital Force Technologies (DFT) and Powerus have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill-chain. The system targets Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats across detection, tracking, decision-making, and kinetic defeat. Integrated Counter-UAS Kill-Chain The partnership combines Powerus interceptor drone technology with DFT’s Seraphim comman...

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As the widespread use of UAVs proliferates across the country, along with the inherent dangers of the potential misuse of these aerial vehicles, federal lawmakers are struggling to craft legislation to get in front of the situation. A Democratic congressman from New Mexico is proposing legislation that would compel […]

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Department of Defense submission to FCC reinforces concerns over foreign-made drone technology A newly filed memorandum from the U.S. Department of Defense urges the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition from DJI seeking reconsideration of its placement on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing provides one of the most direct recent statements from the […]

Nigeria-based Terra Industries scales production with backing from U.S. investors, pointing to a third path beyond the U.S. and China A Nigerian startup is drawing global attention as it works to scale drone manufacturing in Africa. According to reporting from TechRadar, Terra Industries is building production capacity that could reach 30,000 drones per year. The […]

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ePropelled has announced a major 2026 expansion of its Hercules starter generator product line. The update targets hybrid drone propulsion and power solutions for uncrewed aerial, ground, and marine platforms. Expanded Hybrid Drone Propulsion Lineup The Hercules starter generator family spans approximately 500 W to 12 kW. The systems combine electric efficiency with combustio...