1,020 Pyro Drones Just Rewrote Daytime Fireworks History
Last weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Pyrotecnico deployed 1,020 pyro‑drones to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Daytime Fireworks Display. Each drone carried two smoke canisters, creating 2,024 vibrant plumes visible in broad daylight. The show combined traditional mascletà motifs with synchronized 3‑D aerial choreography, proving that drones can deliver large‑scale pyrotechnic spectacles. All programming, flight operations, and custom smoke development were managed in‑house, highlighting the company’s end‑to‑end capabilities.
Vector’s Longbow Drone Clears Key Pentagon Certifications
Vector announced that its Longbow VTOL drone platform has cleared both the Department of Defense’s Blue UAS and the AUVSI‑run Green UAS certification programs. The dual clearance confirms the system meets stringent cybersecurity, supply‑chain and foreign‑component standards required for government...
Versaterm Doubles Down on Drones with Aloft Acquisition
Versaterm announced the acquisition of Aloft, an FAA‑approved Unmanned Service Supplier, to embed LAANC airspace authorizations into its DroneSense platform. The move completes a two‑step strategy that began with the 2025 DroneSense purchase, linking dispatch, fleet management and now regulatory...
Skydio Poised for $4M Windfall From LAPD Drone Deal
The Los Angeles Police Commission approved a private donation that could deliver up to $4 million to drone maker Skydio, funding a three‑year “Drone as First Responder” program. The deal includes a $2.1 million grant for drones, docking stations and installation, plus...
WingtraRAY Earns C6 Mark for Advanced EU Flights
Swiss drone maker Wingtra announced that its WingtraRAY mapping platform has secured both C3 and C6 certifications under the EASA framework, issued by TÜV Rheinland. The C6 mark, tied to specific‑category standardized risk scenarios, unlocks beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) operations when the...
Anzu Discontinues Raptor Drone Series Amid Supply Chain Crisis
Anzu Robotics announced the discontinuation of its Raptor drone series after persistent component shortages halted production. The line, launched in 2024 as a U.S.-focused alternative to DJI, saw rapid demand driven by NDAA 2025 considerations, which depleted inventory faster than...
How DJI Drone Systems Cut Ski Resort Snow Costs
Planai‑Hochwurzen‑Bahnen in Austria has partnered with KIONIQ to deploy DJI’s Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD drones for automated snowmaking inspections. The drones use thermal imaging to map snow distribution, allowing immediate gun adjustments and reducing energy waste. Snow production typically consumes about...
These Net-Firing Drone Hunters Will Nab Rogue Drones over FIFA Stadiums
Fortem Technologies secured a multimillion‑dollar Department of Homeland Security contract to protect the 2026 FIFA World Cup venues with its net‑based DroneHunter interceptors. The company will deploy TrueView R30 radar, SkyDome command software, and kinetic net‑capture drones, marking its second...
DJI Lands Game-Changing Drone Approval in Brazil
Brazil’s aviation regulator ANAC granted Design Authorization for DJI’s Matrice 3D series and Dock 2, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) operations. The approval validates the system‑level safety architecture, hardware redundancy and software design, allowing enterprises to bypass lengthy certification...
California City Approves $683K Drone Program for Police Emergencies
Santa Ana City Council approved a Drone as a First Responder program, allocating up to $682,900 to purchase five Skydio drones over three years. The drones will be deployed only for clearly defined emergencies such as active crimes, searches, and...