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As tensions involving Iran continue to cast a long shadow over the Middle East — with drone attacks, proxy clashes, and flashpoint escalations becoming increasingly common — the US military is rolling out a new line of defense: fully autonomous, always-on drones.

The new DJI drone, Avata 360, has finally landed in the United States. And this time, it’s not just hype. You can actually buy it right now, with deliveries expected as soon as next week.

DJI has rolled out a new update to DJI Modify, introducing workflow improvements that aim to make large-scale 3D models easier to process, edit, and share.

The next time a rogue drone strays into restricted US airspace, especially along the southern border, it may be taken down by a beam of light traveling at the speed of physics. And according to federal regulators, that futuristic response won’t put airline passengers at risk.

UK drone solutions provider Coptrz is teaming up with Amsterdam-based drone maker Avy for emergency services and defense sectors. The deal is designed to unlock long-endurance, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations — something governments worldwide are racing to scale.

Just when it looked like tech giant DJI might finally get a real shot at pushing back against the US government’s crackdown on foreign-made drones, the Pentagon has stepped in — and slammed the door shut a little harder.

Skyrover, a relatively new but increasingly visible drone brand, is stepping into a tense and uncertain US market, and it’s doing so with a very clear message: we’re here to stay. Here’s what that means for American drone buyers right now.

AirHub is doubling down on a future where drones aren’t just tools; they’re part of the operational backbone for security, defense, and critical infrastructure. And with fresh funding in hand, the European company is making a serious push to lead that transformation.

GoPro is done playing it safe, and if its latest announcement is anything to go by, the company is gearing up for one of the most aggressive comebacks the camera world has seen in years.

Teledyne FLIR OEM is doubling down on one of the fastest-evolving areas in modern defense: smarter, more autonomous drones. The company, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has rolled out a major upgrade to its Prism SKR (“seeker”) software, transforming it from a targeting tool into a full-fledged autonomy platform built with drones front and center.

A widely used piece of drone software just got a serious cybersecurity wake-up call, and if you operate drones in the US, it’s something you’ll want to pay attention to.

Ireland-based drone delivery company Manna Air Delivery is making a serious push into the US, and it just secured the funding to back it up. The company announced a fresh $50 million Series B round, bringing its total funding to $110 million, as it prepares to rapidly scale operations across the United States and Europe.

Tech giant DJI will officially end service and support for several of its most beloved professional and prosumer drones in the coming weeks. That includes the iconic DJI Mavic 2 Pro, the versatile DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom and DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, and the heavy-lift powerhouse DJI Matrice 600 Pro.

When tens of thousands of fans gather under one roof, security doesn’t just stop at the doors; it extends to the skies above. That was exactly the case at Canada’s biggest night in music, the JUNO Awards, where a quiet but critical layer of anti-drone protection was keeping watch overhead.

DJI is continuing to refine its mapping and modeling ecosystem with the latest update to DJI Terra, and version 5.2.0 brings a mix of speed boosts, smarter automation, and improved output quality for enterprise users.

The Commercial Drone Alliance is pushing Washington to move faster, and more strategically, on building a truly domestic drone ecosystem. In a newly released white paper, the industry group calls on the Trump Administration to adopt sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening US manufacturing, creating high-skilled jobs, and reducing reliance on foreign-made drone components. The message is clear: recent policy moves have set the tone, but now the US needs a coordinated, long-term plan to stay competitive.

DJI is doubling down on drone software. And this time, it’s targeting one of the most overlooked parts of the drone mapping workflow: how 3D data is actually viewed and shared.

DJI is doubling down on one of the biggest shifts happening in the drone industry right now: moving from simply capturing data to actually understanding it in real time.

If there’s one thing construction teams everywhere can agree on, it’s this: visibility is everything. And now, DroneDeploy is doubling down on that idea through a new partnership with Cairn Homes — Ireland’s leading homebuilder — to bring advanced drone reality capture tech across more than 25 residential developments. The goal? Make construction smarter, safer, and far more data-driven.

The Federal Communications Commission is making its next big move in the race to dominate drone technology, and it’s tying that push directly to President Donald Trump’s national strategy for what officials are calling “American drone dominance.”

XTEND is doubling down on one of the biggest challenges in modern warfare: how to stop hostile drones, without making things worse in the process. The AI-driven robotics company, backed by Eric Trump, has announced a new partnership with ParaZero Technologies as part of its broader $1.5 billion public-market merger. Together, the companies are rolling out a fully autonomous drone interception system that can detect, chase, and capture enemy drones mid-air using a physical net. Yes, a net.

Drone threats aren’t slowing down in Europe, and neither is DroneShield. The Australia-based counter-drone and electronic warfare specialist has officially opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam, signaling a deeper, more permanent push into one of its fastest-growing markets.

Sphere is tightening its grip on autonomous drone deployments with a set of practical upgrades to its HubT platform, but the biggest shift is how the system is now built.

Grey Arrows Drone Club just did something UK drone pilots have quietly needed for years. And if you’ve ever second-guessed where you’re allowed to take off, this could be a game-changer.