Drone Technology stories
NMITE & British Army launch autonomous robotics MEng
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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edutech
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robots
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drones
NMITE and the British Army have unveiled a three-year autonomous robotics MEng, blending drone technology with hands-on defence-linked projects.
NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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robots
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drones
NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.
Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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drone technology
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market growth
Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.
AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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robots
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drones
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
Northern Powergrid to deploy 50 field-repairable ShadowVu drones
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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drones
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clean technologies
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network monitoring
Northern Powergrid will deploy 50 lightweight, field-repairable ShadowVu drones for inspections, boosting safety and efficiency across its northern England network.
Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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edutech
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robots
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uc
Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.
Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
Wed, 28th May 2025
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drones
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supply chain
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government
Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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apm
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software development
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safety
Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.
Drone ID tech could solve New Jersey mystery sightings
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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cloud services
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security
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drone technology
A report suggests that Drone Remote Identification systems could aid in identifying operators behind mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey.
Tech trio Carbonix, RIEGL & Phase One revolutionise aerial surveying
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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uc
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digital twins
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agentic ai
Leaders in drone technology, Carbonix, teamed with RIEGL and Phase One, to revolutionise aerial surveying and geospatial data acquisition, paving the way for efficient large-scale 3D terrain mapping.
Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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robots
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network infrastructure
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drones
Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.
Indara partners vHive for AI-driven software solutions
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
Indara Digital Infrastructure announces partnership with vHive for their AI-driven digital twin programme, including drone technology.